Vocabulary
- give away
- quiz question: A question asked in a quiz to test someone's knowledge.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- give back: To return something you borrowed
- warm and fuzzy: Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- in terms of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- business: A company formed for making profit
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- public: Owned by the government
- fortune: What might happen to you in the future
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- graduate: Concerning a Masters or Ph.D. university courses
- mark: Person's name
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- student: Person studying at school
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- equality: Idea that all people have the same rights
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- unethical: Behaving in a way not meeting moral standards
- philanthropy: Giving away of money for charity
- broaden: To make something wider
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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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BBC 6 Minute English February 18, 2016 - Giving away your fortune
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Adam Huang posted on 2016/02/19Ever wondered about the mega-rich giving away their fortunes, like Mark Zuckerberg? This episode of 6 Minute English dives into philanthropy, exploring terms like 'robber barons' and 'pledged' to help you understand big donations and their impact. You'll boost your vocabulary and gain some cultural insight into wealth and giving!
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