Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- at least: As a minimum
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- go on: To continue doing something
- up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
- agricultural products: Goods produced through agriculture, including crops and livestock.
- hit back: To retaliate; to respond to an attack or criticism with a similar action.
- hold off: To delay doing something; postpone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in terms of
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- across the line: To behave beyond acceptable or permitted boundaries.
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- ease: To make something less difficult, tight, stressed
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- option: A choice
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- couple: To join something to something else
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
- postpone: To schedule for a later time
- agricultural: Concerning farming, or the land
- aluminum: Very light silvery-white metal used to make cans
- delegation: A group of people sent as representatives
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- luggage: Suitcases and bags
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- cite: To officially order someone to appear in court
- add: To include as well
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
- automobile: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- long: Person's name
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- truce: Agreement between opponents to stop fighting
- call: A order or request for action
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- airbus: Jet airliner build by the Airbus Group
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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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Estelle posted on 2019/08/28Ever wondered what's really going on with all those international trade disputes? This video breaks down the complex world of tariffs and trade policy, especially concerning the US, China, and North America, so you can understand the key issues! You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary related to trade and economics that's super useful for workplace discussions.
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