Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- mess up: To make a mistake
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in a hurry: Acting or moving with great haste; rushed.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- check out
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- rule out: To eliminate as a possibility; exclude.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- give in: To submit work; hand in
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- walk away from: To leave a situation or relationship, especially when it is difficult or unpleasant.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- decade: Period of 10 years
- shift: To change in position or direction
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- restless: Worried and uneasy; ceaselessly in motion
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- ugly: (E.g. of a situation) bad; likely to turn nasty
- silently: In a perfectly quiet way
- robin: Person's name
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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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