Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at war: Engaged in a war; fighting
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- have to: Must do
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- racist: Believing that people of other races are inferior
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- rhetoric: The study of public speaking or writing techniques
- dispute: To argue with someone about something
- ominous: Indicating something bad or unpleasant will happen
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
- respond: To answer something or someone
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
- correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
- margin: Edge of an area
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- rally: Public meeting to support or oppose something
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- barrel: To travel at high speed
- weave: To make a cloth or baskets by crossing threads
- great: Very good; better than before
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- blatantly: Very obviously; without any shame
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
- highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
- divisive: Causing division or disagreement
- cover: To record a different version of another song
- blatant: (Of a bad thing) very obvious; done without shame
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- vividly: In a strongly, bright, lively or colorful manner
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- vote: To make a choice for or against, as in an election
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- close: Almost; near
- cetera
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- shock: The passage of an electricity through the body
- shocking: To affect someone with an electrical current
- battleground: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
- earpiece: Part on a phone you put next to your ear to hear
- longtime: Concerning for a long duration
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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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