Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- fever dream: A vivid and disturbing dream experienced during a fever.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- at least: As a minimum
- flying bird: A bird that is in the process of flying.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- for instance: As an example.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- across the line: To behave beyond acceptable or permitted boundaries.
- stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- set up
- have to: Must do
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- dynamic: Always active or energetic; getting things done
- barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- initially: At first; originally
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- tiny: Very, very small
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- clingy: Sticking or holding onto something, someone
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- grant: To admit an opinion is true but not fully agreeing
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- distribution: Dividing or spreading out to others
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- land: Region or country
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- plentiful: Existing in large amounts or numbers
- continental: Of or typical of the culture of mainland Europe
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- jungle: Tropical area with many wild plants and animals
- shellfish: Sea animals such as shrimps, lobsters, clams etc.
- neighbor: Person who lives, or is near, you
- ecological: Concerning the environment, plants, or animals
- archipelago: Group of several small islands
- geological: Concerning studies of the Earth's rocks and soil
- epoch: Specific period of history, e.g. a remarkable one
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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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