Vocabulary
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- in the hope of: With the expectation or desire for something to happen.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- write down: To record in writing
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- stand back: To move away from something, usually to create space or avoid danger.
- at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
- neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
- sane: showing good judgment and understanding
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- tumble: To fall downwards, hitting the ground a few times
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- restless: Worried and uneasy; ceaselessly in motion
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- coherent: (Of language, ideas) logical and well-organized
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- thesis: Long paper presenting original research and ideas
- embarrassment: Shame you feel when you did something wrong
- disdain: Lack of respect because you think you are better
- polished: To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
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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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