Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in terms of
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in light of: Because of; considering
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- as a consequence of: Because of; due to something that happened before.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- at least: As a minimum
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- abide by: To follow a rule; adhere to
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- out of work
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- got to: To arrive at some place
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- regardless of
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- weigh in: To be weighed before a sports event to check you are not over a certain weight
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- push on: To continue with some effort; persevere
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- arbitrary: (Of decisions) unsupported; without any evidence
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- congress: Meeting of elected or appointed representatives
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
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She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.
Vocabulary
- brave
adj. Having courage
- comfort zone
phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe
Explanation
a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step".
forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead".
The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.
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brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
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2013 Sequestration: Cuts to the U.S. Federal Budget and U.S. Government Finance
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張強 posted on 2015/11/08Ever wondered about the U.S. federal budget and what "sequestration" really means for the economy? This video breaks down the 2013 budget cuts, explaining complex terms like entitlement reform and defense spending in a way that's easy to grasp. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain a deeper understanding of U.S. government finance and its impact on the middle class!
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