Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- break the ice: To say or do something to relieve tension or awkwardness, especially at the start of a conversation or meeting.
- off to the races: Starting an activity or process quickly and with enthusiasm.
- at a loss
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- for my money: In my opinion; according to my judgment.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- plenty: When there is not too little of something; a lot
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- respond: To answer something or someone
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- naturally: In the expected or usual way
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- great: Very good; better than before
- pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- cart: Vehicle on wheels for carry things; trolley
- unicorn: Horselike mythical animal with a horn on forehead
- goat: Small animal with beard and horns
- hurray: Said to show delight at something
- funniest: Causing the most laughter or amusement
- downloadable: That can be transferred, usually from the internet
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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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Go Tutor posted on 2021/01/15Ever feel awkward talking to strangers? This hilarious sketch comedy video from Pleated Jeans gives you super practical, simple ways to break the ice and keep conversations going, even if you're feeling shy! You'll pick up quick, everyday phrases perfect for daily practice.
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