Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- express: To send something by fast mail
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- imperative: The state of demanding notice or attention
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- trouble: To worry, bother or disturb someone
- modal: Verb like 'may' or 'can', showing a verb's mood
- politeness: Showing respect for others
- calculator: A small electronic device used for calculation
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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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