Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- log in
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- at the bank: Located at or near a financial institution.
- log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
- plug in
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- patch over: To temporarily fix or cover a problem or damage.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- leave on: To keep something (especially clothing) on your body.
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- incorporate: To form into a company or business corporation
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- address: Exact street location of a place
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- account: An advantage
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- leave: To go away from; depart
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- log: To move a certain distance or speed, as recorded
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- staff: Employees of a company
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- cyber: Concerning the internet
- transit: System of transportation, often in a city
- fragility: Lack of strength; easily broken or harmed
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- unable: Not being able to do something
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- delta: Area where a river spreads and empties into a sea
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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