Vocabulary
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- work out
- left out: To forget; omit
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
- on account of: Because of.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- at liberty: Free or not confined; allowed to go free.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- category: Groups of things that are similar in some way
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- compensate: To give (money) to as a form of correcting a loss
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- grasp: Person's control over something
- neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- require: To demand that someone does something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- account: An advantage
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- invariably: Each time without change; always
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- divorce: Legal breakup of a marriage
- hatred: Very strong feeling of dislike; hate
- frightening: To make someone afraid or nervous
- bully: a person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those whom they perceive as vulnerable
- investigation: Search for information about something
- sorrow: Deep sadness caused by a loss
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
- tenderness: Pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)
- act: To behave in a certain way
- dreadful: Extremely bad, unpleasant, or ugly
- provocative: Causing anger/sexual interest, e.g. deliberately
- empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
- patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
- swiftly: Quickly
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- exile: State of being forced to leave your country
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- person: Man, woman or child
- metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- cradle: Small bed for a baby, with rockers and sides
- fleshy: Rather fat
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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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