Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- take down: To capture physically
- teamed up with: To form as a group to work together on something
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- out of gas: Having no more gasoline in the tank of a vehicle.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
- count on: To depend on someone
- pick up the pieces: Begin to recover after a failure or disaster.
- change out: To remove something and replace it with something else.
- followed up: To check information or facts later
- pick on: To tease or bully someone
- close out: To sell off or eliminate remaining items or inventory, often at discounted prices.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- in style: Fashionable; popular
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- for the loss: Concerning or because of a defeat or loss.
- team building: The action or process of causing a team to work together more effectively.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- leave no stone unturned: To try every possible means to achieve something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- help out: To assist someone
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- run out of gas: To lose energy or motivation; become exhausted.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- go up against: To compete or confront someone in a contest or challenge.
- in terms of
- out of the question: Impossible; not worth discussing.
- pretty solid: Quite strong, reliable, or convincing.
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- in contention: Competing and having a chance to win or succeed.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- pass from: To be transferred or transmitted from one person or thing to another.
- off the clock: Not working; outside of official work hours.
- record holder: A person or thing that holds a record, especially in sports.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- pull through: To get back to a good condition; recover
- by no means: Certainly not; in no way.
- team up with: To join with someone in order to work on something together.
- kick off: To start a football match.
- for the ages: Something memorable and worthy of being remembered forever.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- time left: The amount of time that remains or is available.
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- pass over: To cross or bypass
- out of breath: Having difficulty breathing, often after physical exertion.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- for the win: Used to express enthusiasm or determination to achieve victory or success.
- black and white
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- in fairness: Used to indicate honesty or justice in judgment.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- up for grabs: Available to anyone who wants them.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- conference: Series of lectures held as an event
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- leave: To go away from; depart
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- point: An item to be discussed
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- battle: Military fight between armies
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- retire: To stop using, producing, or servicing something
- select: To choose a suitable thing from a group
- history: Established pattern or record
- title: Book produced by a publisher
- butler: Senior male servant in a household
- duo: Two (e.g. of living or people)
- championship: Sports competition to find the best player or team
- wade: Person's name
- curry: Indian food made of vegetables, meat and spices
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- golden: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
- jazz: Music known for its energetic beat and spontaneity
- offseason: Another spelling of off-season
- derrick: Framework erected over an oil well to allow drill
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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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