Vocabulary
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- set up
- in terms of
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- bust in: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully, often with the intention of confronting or apprehending someone.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- lunch in: To eat lunch at home or workplace rather than outside.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- consequence: Importance of a person or thing
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- admire: To feel respect or wonder toward someone
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- facility: Piece of equipment or buildings with a special use
- cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- bust: To arrest people involved in crime
- furniture: Items such as tables, chairs, beds or closets
- command: To be able to see far from a certain location
- architect: Person who designs and advises on buildings
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- upbeat: Being positive and cheerful
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- public: Owned by the government
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- inauguration: Official ceremony to start a new presidency, etc.
- rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
- avenue
- suburban: Of residential areas outside a city
- classy: Showing good taste; elegant, fashionable; upmarket
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- picture: General situation or state of being
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- oval: Being egg-shaped
- southern: Concerning a region in the south
- rugby: Game played by two teams with an oval ball
- architectural: Concerning architecture
- lively: Full of life and energy; merry; animated
- homemade: Made at home, not in a factory
- grandson: Your son or daughter's son
- beau: Handsome man; a boyfriend
- jazzy: Resembling jazz (especially in its rhythm)
- rename: To change the name of something or someone
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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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