Vocabulary
- on end: Continuously; without stopping.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- knock on: To strike a door or window to attract attention.
- study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
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- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in truth: In fact; actually; really
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- fall behind: To get behind or late, because of going slowly
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- procrastination: Act of putting off something you ought to do
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- require: To demand that someone does something
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- flexible: Bending easily
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- click: To work well with someone or something
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
- land: Region or country
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- percentage: Part of a whole divided into hundredths
- shovel: Long tool used for digging; type of spade
- burnout: When you get exhausted from the effort of your job
- inefficient: Unable to act in a way that saves resources
- affinity: A feeling of attraction or relationship
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- boulder: Big rock, usually round in shape
- redirect: To change the direction of something to a new way
- sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
- asap: Shortened form of 'As soon as possible'
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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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