Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- blow away: To completely beat or defeat someone, or kill them
- dry up: (Of money etc.) to vanish or be nothing left of it
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
- swollen: To increase in size or number larger than normal
- moon: To expose your buttocks as a joke
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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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