Vocabulary
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- eligible: Being able to be chosen or selected; suitable
- click: To work well with someone or something
- reduction: Act of making something smaller
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- welfare: Program to help poor/unemployed people with money
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- gradual: Moving slowly by small amounts, over time
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- abrupt: Very sudden, often in a bad way
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
- unable: Not being able to do something
- online: Connected to the internet
- unsettle: To upset; making someone feel uneasy
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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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Working More to Earn Less | Why the Poor Stay Poor | Learn Liberty
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Peter Yang posted on 2021/06/24Ever wondered why working more can sometimes mean earning less for low-income families? This video dives into the surprising 'welfare cliff' and how policies like SNAP benefits can create work disincentives. You'll gain a deeper understanding of economic analysis and policy reform, picking up key vocabulary along the way!
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