Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
- pay homage to: To show respect and honor to someone or something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- trip up: To cause someone to fall by putting something in their way or by catching their feet.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- in terms of
- allow for: To take into consideration
- whip up: To quickly prepare food or a meal.
- on the plus side: Considering the advantages or positive aspects.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- no sweat: An informal way of saying that something is not a problem or is easy to do.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- help out: To assist someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- check out
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- screen: To hide or block something from being seen
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- review: To carefully look at the quality of something
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- beauty: Something attractive that produces great pleasure
- battery: Portable device that stores electricity
- software: Computer applications and systems
- camera: Object that takes pictures digitally, or on film
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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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