Vocabulary
- 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.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
- at least: As a minimum
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in motion: Moving; not stationary.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- space out: To become distracted or inattentive; to lose focus.
- next to: Being located along side another
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- zero in: To focus on a target
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- advanced technology: Cutting-edge or highly developed technology.
- once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on to: Toward something; forward
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at the minimum: Not less than the smallest amount or number.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- come into contact: To physically touch something.
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- roll in: To arrive in a casual or unimpressive manner.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- from beginning to end: Throughout the entire time or process; completely.
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- radiation: Energy transmitted as rays, waves or particles
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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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