Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in terms of
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in phase: Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
- at least: As a minimum
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- next to: Being located along side another
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- last person: The individual who is the final one in a sequence or group.
- drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- television program: A segment of content intended for broadcast on television.
- sit by: To do nothing while something bad is happening.
- choke up: To become unable to speak because you are feeling strong emotion, usually sadness.
- work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- reach down: To extend one's arm downwards in order to grasp or touch something.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- jump on: To criticize someone suddenly and strongly.
- look back: To think about past events
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- out of fashion: No longer fashionable or in style.
- to the core: Completely; fundamentally; in every aspect.
- in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- make up: To invent or create a story
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- into power: To gain political control or leadership position.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- tough questions: Difficult or challenging questions that require careful consideration and honest answers.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- almost all of: Nearly the entire quantity or number of something.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- eat in: To have a meal at home instead of going out.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- spend money: To use money to buy or pay for something.
- draw in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- important: Having power or authority
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- generic: Concerning a product without a brand name
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- child: A very young person, between about 2 and 15
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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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