Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- have to: Must do
- left out: To forget; omit
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- name after: To give someone or something the same name as another person or thing, often to honor them.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- comprehension: Act of understanding, e.g. a reading text
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- valuable: Being useful or important
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- stunt: Dangerous and daring trick, as in an action film
- delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- fungus: Plant, e.g. mushroom/mold, growing in damp places
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- crumble: To break into small parts or crumbs
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- link: Any one of the rings that are part of a chain
- infuriate: To cause to get extremely angry or furious
- truffle: Expensive black edible fungi
- forest: Large area with many trees
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
- shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
- beige: A pale brown color
- underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- handwriting: Way a person's writing looks
- cursive: Having the successive letters joined; flowing
- coy: Withholding information that could be revealed
- comeback: A clever or witty retort or reply
- earring: Jewelry for the ear, e.g. a stud or pendant
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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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