Vocabulary
- right this second: Immediately; at this very moment
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
- price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
- mental fog: A state of reduced cognitive function, making thinking and concentration difficult.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- bad habits: Negative or harmful routines or behaviors that are difficult to stop.
- stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in under: Located inside and beneath something.
- wind down: To become quiet or calm, after activity
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- deprivation: State of lacking something needed
- resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- unconscious: Not aware of what is going on around you
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- inflammation: Painful swelling in the body due to illness
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- neglect: Act of failing to do something important, required
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- digestion: Process of changing eaten food for use in the body
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- dominance: Having more power, success than others
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- ripple: Small gentle low wave on the surface of water, etc.
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- longevity: Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
- stimulation: Arousal of interest or emotions
- nostril: Either of two holes on the outside of the nose
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- diaphragm: Muscular membrane separating upper/lower organs
- gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
- anatomical: Concerning the structure of human body, etc.
- reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
- massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
- compression: Act of reducing something in time, size, quantity
- unsung: Not famous or acclaimed
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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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