Vocabulary
- 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.
- such as: For example; like
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- lead to: To result in some action
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- in terms of
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- burn through: To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
- public enemy number one: The person considered most dangerous or undesirable by society.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- set up
- break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- fuck about: To waste time or behave in a silly, unproductive way.
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- have to: Must do
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- adversely affected: Negatively impacted or harmed.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- emergency response: The actions taken to deal with an unexpected and dangerous event.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- ridiculous: Funny or foolish; deserving to be laughed at
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
- diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- horrible: Very bad; causing annoyance, distaste or fear
- couple: To join something to something else
- incompetent: Not having the skill or ability to do a thing well
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- gender: State of being male or female
- clip: A metal holder used for keeping things together
- respond: To answer something or someone
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- assembly: Process of putting the parts of something together
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- reservoir: A lake storing water for use by the community
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- inclusion: Act of including; person, thing that is included
- governor: Person who leads a state or province
- wildlife: All wild animals
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- firefighter: Person whose job is stopping and putting out fires
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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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