Vocabulary
- lead to: To result in some action
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at least: As a minimum
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- fight off: To defend a position, often violently
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in terms of
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- spot: A certain place or area
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- snuggle: To put yourself into a warm, comfortable position
- infection: (Computers) Having a computer virus
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- soil: Conditions in which something develops
- leave: To go away from; depart
- commute: To lessen or shorten a prison sentence
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- coronavirus: Any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- peel: Outer covering, or skin, of a piece of fruit
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- capsule: Tube-shaped plastic casing filled with medicine
- extend: To offer something (help, friendship) to someone
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
- attach: To be associated or connected with
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- canine: Long, pointed tooth
- extension: Addition to something, e.g. a house
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- cuddly: That makes you want to bug them; plump or friendly
- virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- metropolitan: Concerning a very large city
- furry: Covered with a dense coat of fine hairs
- immunity: State of not being able to catch a disease
- patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- subterranean: Living or situated below the surface of the earth
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- live: To be alive
- transport: Very strong uncontrollable emotion, e.g. delight
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- mutate: To develop into another thing; change
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- bark: To make the loud sound of a dog (when angry)
- protection: Being kept from harm
- foreseeable: That can be predicted in the future
- fiend: Very evil person; devil; demon
- pox: A disease that leaves marks on the skin
- blitz: To suddenly and aggressively attack
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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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