Vocabulary
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- in retrospect: Thinking back on what happened
- made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- substance use: The use of drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- black out: To faint; to become unconscious
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- for the foreseeable: Referring to a time period that can be predicted or expected in the near future.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- check out
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- performance: Act of doing something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- portray: To play a character in theater or on film
- silent: Without making any noise; soundless
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- arise: To stand up
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- acceptance: Act of accepting; agreement to accept
- sketch: Brief account of something without many details
- host: Mass; a great number
- circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
- endorse: To show or express approval of
- overdose: To take too many drugs, so that you might die
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- innocence: Lack of guilt or responsibility for a crime
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- rowdy: Being rough or noisy
- sexual: Relating to men and women and their relationships
- return: To hit something back to the other player or team
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- relentlessly: Continuing without slowing or losing strength
- blizzard: Powerful windstorm with large amounts of snow
- abortion: A medical operation to stop having a baby
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- overdrive: Extra gear on a vehicle that allows more power
- garner: To gather together important facts, awards, etc.
- band: Group of people who work together e.g. play music
- insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- answer: To reply to a question someone asks
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- paved: To build a hard even surface for traveling on
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
- misconduct: Bad or inappropriate behavior
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- judiciary: System of judges and courts in a country
- foreseeable: That can be predicted in the future
- subway: Train system running under the ground in a city
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- spokesman: Advocate who represents another’s policy/purpose
- amazingly: In a surprising and pleasing manner
- finalize: To make preparations to bring a thing to a finish
- gaga: Mentally incapable, through age
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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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