Vocabulary
- lead to: To result in some action
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- such as: For example; like
- jump the gun: To act before the proper time; to be premature.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- take it easy
- in times: During periods or moments of.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- really stick with: To continue doing something despite difficulties; to persevere.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- hold over: To postpone; delay.
- load up on: To acquire a large quantity of something, often in preparation for an event or shortage.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- in confidence: Communicating privately and confidentially.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- mental: Concerning the mind
- instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
- routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- spontaneous: Happening on its own, without anyone helping it
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- trivial: Small; unimportant; worthless
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- sabotage: To destroy or damage, often secretly, to weaken
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- minor: Not so large in size; not important or valuable
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- outlook: General feeling or attitude about something
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- hinder: To make something slow or difficult
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- magnify: To increase the importance or seriousness of
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- forget: To not remember something
- abandonment: Act of abandoning or leaving something deserted
- hopelessness: Lack of desire for, or belief in success
- phd: Advanced university degree; Doctor of Philosophy
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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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