Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- sign into: To enter a system or service by providing credentials.
- jump to conclusions: To form an opinion or make a judgment about something before having all the necessary information.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in a manner: In a specific way or style.
- puff out: To emit smoke, air, etc. in a cloud.
- going on: To continue doing something
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- convey: To carry or transport something
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- cue: Word or action in a play to tell an actor to speak
- grind: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
- linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
- flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- delight: Strong feeling of great pleasure
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- facial: Treatment to improve condition of the skin of face
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- jaw: One of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
- frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- puff: To breath in and out quickly
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- coward: Someone too afraid to do what is right or needed
- crow: Large black bird
- compress: To press tightly together
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- expressive: Clearly or with passion
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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
A2 Elementary
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