Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- such as: For example; like
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
- in summary: Briefly stating or reviewing main points.
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in recent times: During the period of time that has most recently passed; lately.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- come about: To turn a boat around; (of boat) to turn around
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
- in terms of
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- bricks and mortar: A traditional business with a physical store or office, as opposed to an online business.
- go on: To continue doing something
- for instance: As an example.
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- of a lifetime: Describes something very special or unique in one's life.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- at least: As a minimum
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- commitment: Permanent love or concern for person, thing
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- huge: Very very large
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- dictatorship: Form of government with an absolute rules
- important: Having power or authority
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- relevance: State of being related or appropriate to a topic
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- gasoline: Liquid we put in cars to make them run
- geopolitical: Concerning geopolitics
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
- persuasion: Using reasons to make people believe something
- profitability: Degree to which money can be made in business
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- arab: Citizen of an Arabic speaking nation
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- hydrocarbon: Organic compound consisting of hydrogen and carbon
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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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