Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- regardless of
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- split the difference: To compromise by meeting in the middle of two different amounts or opinions.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- such as: For example; like
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- at least: As a minimum
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- sit down: To take a seat
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- have to: Must do
- on steroids: Greatly enhanced or intensified; more powerful or effective than usual.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- check out
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- respect: To follow the established rules
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- implication: Possible effects, results from an action or event
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- applicable: Being appropriate to or suitable for something
- tactical: Doing things to get the result you want; planned
- diffuse: To cause something to spread through a large area
- unable: Not being able to do something
- negotiator: Person holding a discussion to reach agreement
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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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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