Vocabulary
- going on: To continue doing something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- look back: To think about past events
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- sum up
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- according to plan: Following the original plan or schedule without deviation.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
- coming of age: The process of reaching adulthood; the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- in terms of
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- cast off: To release the ropes holding a boat in place, allowing it to begin its journey.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- in the spotlight: Receiving a lot of public attention; at the center of attention.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- go away: To go on vacation
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- interact with
- have to: Must do
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- mental: Concerning the mind
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- devastating: To cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly
- evolve: To develop certain features
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- rave: A dance party with loud music
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- fully: Completely or entirely
- point: An item to be discussed
- clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- goofy: Silly or stupid; crazy
- cigarette: White paper tube filled with tobacco
- vastly: To an exceedingly great extent or degree
- realization: Act of noticing something not noticed before
- lyric: In a tone, or style similar to an emotional song
- soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- goggle: Protective covering for the eyes
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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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