Vocabulary
- go on: To continue doing something
- going on: To continue doing something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- set up
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- the good stuff: Things of high quality or the best kind.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- at least: As a minimum
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- start on: To begin or start doing something.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hang around: To spend time with someone
- revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in terms of
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- work out
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- help out: To assist someone
- bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- trash talk: Insulting or boastful speech intended to demoralize, intimidate, or humiliate someone, especially an opponent.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
- freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- stuck: Not able to move
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- happen: To take place or occur
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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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