Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- stand out
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to distraction: To an extreme or excessive degree.
- lead to: To result in some action
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- point: An item to be discussed
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- spell: To lead to future trouble
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
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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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Vicky posted on 2014/08/29Tired of presentations that put your audience to sleep? This hilarious talk dives into the common mistakes people make with PowerPoint, from bullet point overload to terrible color schemes. You'll pick up practical tips to make your own presentations way more engaging and maybe even funny!
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