Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on to: Toward something; forward
- got to: To arrive at some place
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at least: As a minimum
- creative thinkers: Individuals who possess the ability to generate innovative and original ideas.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- fall out
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
- fall into place: To arrange neatly or tidily; to start to make sense
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- from the heart: In a very sincere and genuine way.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- interact with
- engage with it: To interact with something or someone in a meaningful way.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- without coffee: In the absence of coffee or caffeine beverage.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- move ahead: To make progress; advance.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- positive energy: A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- on time
- next to: Being located along side another
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- leave: To go away from; depart
- great: Very good; better than before
- business: A company formed for making profit
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- part: Division of a book
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- yeah: Another way of saying 'yes'
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
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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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