Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- such as: For example; like
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- have to: Must do
- spread around: To distribute something to a wide area or to many people.
- go on: To continue doing something
- kick off: To start a football match.
- hard by: Very near or close to something.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- lead to: To result in some action
- other places: Different locations or areas
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- going on: To continue doing something
- at least: As a minimum
- automotive industry: The sector of industry involved in the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sales of motor vehicles.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- due to: Because of; owing to
- have on: To be wearing something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- sophisticated: Making a good sounding but misleading argument
- slightly: Only a little
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- require: To demand that someone does something
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- important: Having power or authority
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- automobile: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- semiconductor: Silicon chip used in computers
- visibility: Quality of being able to be seen, as at a distance
- structural: Concerning or caused by structure
- online: Connected to the internet
- auto: Car; a road vehicle with four or more wheels
- automotive: Concerning cars
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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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