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- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in tandem: (Of two people/organizations) working together
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- go away: To go on vacation
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
- woman: Adult female human being
- comparable: Being similar in some way
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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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