Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- slightly: Only a little
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- leave: To go away from; depart
- psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
- food: What people and animals eat to live
- small: Little in size; not big
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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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Jone posted on 2014/06/03Want to lose weight without even trying? This video reveals a super simple mind trick using plate size and optical illusions that psychologists swear by! You'll pick up practical tips and learn about food psychology in easy-to-understand sentences.
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