Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- go overseas: To travel to a foreign country.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- theme music: A recurring piece of music associated with a particular film, television program, or event.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- pay homage to: To show respect and honor to someone or something.
- talk smack: To boast or brag, often in an aggressive or taunting manner.
- put two and two together: To make a logical conclusion based on facts or clues.
- pointing at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- dude: Form of address for a man
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- prominent: Being important or well known
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- delivery: Way someone acts when speaking publicly
- smack: To slap or hit, e.g. with a resounding noise
- catalyst: Person/thing causing a change or event to happen
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- hop: Dance party
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- point: An item to be discussed
- prototype: A first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed
- front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- scout: To watch or search for something or someone
- burn: To destroy with fire
- area: Amount of measured space
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- chuck: To throw carelessly or casually
- flea: Small blood-sucking insect that makes you itch
- picture: General situation or state of being
- aerial: Being done, living or seen in the air
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- brass: Yellow metal made by combining copper and zinc
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- crescendo: Increase in volume or energy
- superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
- grandfather: Your mother's or father's father
- freestyle: When swimmers choose their stroke for a race
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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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