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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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Meryl Streep, Barnard Commencement Speaker 2010, Columbia University
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Piggy Joyce posted on 2014/03/01Ever wondered what advice Meryl Streep would give to new graduates? In this inspiring commencement speech, you'll hear her thoughts on acting, empathy, and navigating your career, plus pick up some advanced vocabulary along the way! It's a fantastic chance to learn practical workplace tips and gain cultural insights from a true icon.
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