Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- bike lane: A lane on a road specifically designated for bicycles.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- says it all: To express everything that needs to be said without using many words.
- outside the box: Thinking in a new and creative way.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- for instance: As an example.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- deal with
- public life: The aspect of a person's life that concerns their involvement in public affairs, especially as a politician or other figure known to the general public.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- interact with
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- toll: Sound that a big bell makes, when it is rung
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- curb: Anything that restrains or controls
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- doable: Able to be done; possible
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- public: Owned by the government
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- cumulative: Getting larger slowly through more additions
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- frenzy: State of uncontrollable, often crazy, behavior
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- lane: Marked strip of the road or swimming pool
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- rent: To give the use of something in return for payment
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- pavement: Surface next to a road for people to walk on
- fix: Answer to a problem
- yearn: To strongly desire something or someone
- promenade: Public walkway, especially along a beach
- municipal: Concerning a city or town government
- datum: Item of factual information
- metro: Underground railway or subway
- quadruple: To make or become four times bigger in number
- respectfully: In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
- biomass: Number of living things in a particular area
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
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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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