Vocabulary
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- in the pipeline: Currently being developed or planned.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- shy away from: To avoid something because of nervousness or a lack of confidence.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- such as: For example; like
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- defense: Argument in support of something
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- cross: Angry and upset
- premier: Being the most influential, important, or best
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
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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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