Vocabulary
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- financial: Involving money
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- survey: Broad view or general description of something
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- couple: To join something to something else
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- click: To work well with someone or something
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- point: An item to be discussed
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- coastal: Concerning the area of sea near land
- mania: Mental illness marked by high energy or excitement
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- bull: Large male animal such as a cow or elephant
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- lynch: (Of a mob) to illegally put to death by hanging
- midwest: North central region of the United States
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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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Stephanie posted on 2018/01/19Ever wondered if Bitcoin is the ultimate 'crowded trade'? This CNBC report dives deep into the crypto craze, explaining why money managers are getting nervous and what it means for the market. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary related to finance and investing, perfect for understanding today's fast-paced economic news!
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