Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- check out
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- instance: An example of something; case
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- modest: Not large in amount, size, etc.; moderate
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- boast: To speak of something with too much pride
- anecdote: Brief story based on personal experience
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- role: Character played by an actor
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- impress: To make an emotional impact upon
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- stressful: Worrying; causing tension
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- excel: To perform an activity better than others
- important: Having power or authority
- imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- client: Person paying for professional services
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- flatter: To praise in a rather false way, to get something
- metaphorically: In a metaphorical manner
- appraisal: Evaluation of how good something/someone is
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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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