Vocabulary
- come up to: To meet expectations
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- major in: To specialize in a particular subject at college or university.
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- have to: Must do
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- go on: To continue doing something
- cut up: Be cut up (about) to be upset or angry
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- immigrant: Person moving to another country to live there
- mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- act: To behave in a certain way
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- comedian: An entertainer whose job is to make people laugh
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- great: Very good; better than before
- person: Man, woman or child
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- affirmation: Statement that something is true
- valley: Area between mountains with river running through
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- translate: To change something into a different state
- part: Division of a book
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- background: Images, color, or information behind the main one
- improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
- mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
- chinatown: Area of town with many Chinese stores, restaurants
- boneless: Being without a bone or bones
- standup: (Of comedian) standing to deliver jokes
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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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