Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- such as: For example; like
- sell off: To sell something quickly, usually because you need the money or because you want to stop being involved with it.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at present: Currently; now
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- push down: To apply pressure to something from above, forcing it downwards.
- on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- on notice: Having been warned or informed about something, especially a problem or potential consequence.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- extreme: Very great in degree
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- financial: Involving money
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- bad: Not good; wrong
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- perfectly: In a faultless manner; without mistakes
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
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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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The constraints on cheap money | Authers' Note
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Ya Ju Hsieh posted on 2016/04/13Ever wondered why cheap money seems to be disappearing? This video dives into the fascinating world of negative interest rates and currency markets, explaining why they're bad news for banks and what it means for investors. You'll pick up some advanced financial vocabulary and get a clearer picture of today's market volatility!
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