Vocabulary
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- settle on: To decide definitely to do or have something.
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- have to: Must do
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- foster: To raise a child who is not yours, for payment
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- mock: To laugh at someone or something in an unkind way
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- product: Item that can be bought
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- silhouette: Image/drawing showing only the outline, as of head
- vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
- beige: A pale brown color
- camaraderie: Good feeling of togetherness
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- boo: To shout out 'boo', to express your disapproval
- keynote: Fundamental/central idea, point of a speech, etc.
- innovator: Person who creates new ideas or inventions
- polyester: Resin in which polymers are joined by esters
- arbitrarily: Without using reason, often unfairly; on a whim
- recreate: To make a past situation exist again
- nylon: Strong material from man-made substances
- turtleneck: Sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- dishonesty: Acts of lying, cheating, stealing or corruption
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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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