Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- fuck about: To waste time or behave in a silly, unproductive way.
- go away: To go on vacation
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- at least: As a minimum
- come up to: To meet expectations
- update on: To provide the latest information about something.
- fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- freaking: Used to emphasize what is being said, or to express anger
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- favor: Support or approval from people
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- shit: A coarse term for defecation
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- week: Period of seven days from Sunday to Saturday
- fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
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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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