Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- testing ground: A place or situation where something new is tested.
- stick together: To support each other; remain united.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- politician: Someone whose job is in politics
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- chief: Leader of a race or group of people
- Chinese: Concerning the culture and people of China
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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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