Vocabulary
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- at least: As a minimum
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- going on: To continue doing something
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- in places: In some locations but not others
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- fuel pump: A pump in a motor vehicle that pumps fuel from the fuel tank to the engine.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- put off: To take off, e.g. clothing
- wander off: To stray or move away aimlessly from a place or group.
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
- nine times out of ten: Very often; in most cases; usually.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- stand out
- play out: To use up or exhaust
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- typical: Normal; usual; expected
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- couple: To join something to something else
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- respect: To follow the established rules
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- handy: Convenient, easy to use, easy to reach
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- diesel: Heavy mineral oil used for power engines
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- datum: Item of factual information
- costly: Being very expensive, often wasteful
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
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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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