Vocabulary
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- get cracking: To start doing something quickly or with energy.
- read out: To read something aloud so that other people can hear it.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- live life: To enjoy life and make the most of every moment.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- acronym: A word made from the first letters of other words
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- intention: Aim or purpose
- abbreviation: Shortened form of a word or phrase
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- beep: Short high sound such as that made by a car horn
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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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