Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- writ large: Displayed or obvious in a very clear or exaggerated way.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- couple: To join something to something else
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- empower: To give someone a power or ability
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- injustice: Unjust act; the practice of being unjust or unfair
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- gap: Distance between two objects
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- great: Very good; better than before
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- politically: In connection with government, elections etc.
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- righteous: Regarding what you think is right
- politic: Careful what you say; diplomatic
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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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Colin Lin posted on 2018/12/27Ever feel like you want to make a difference but don't know where to start? This video is packed with inspiring ideas on everyday activism and civic engagement, showing you how anyone can be an agent for change! You'll pick up practical phrases and boost your confidence in discussing community service and personal responsibility.
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