Vocabulary
- due to: Because of; owing to
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the market: Available for sale.
- out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- run on: To continue longer than expected, e.g. a meeting
- plug in
- look back: To think about past events
- by leaps and bounds: Very quickly and significantly, showing rapid progress.
- price in: To include a particular cost or factor in a total price.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- run over: To go beyond a limit, e.g. of a budget
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- for instance: As an example.
- gain traction: To become popular or gain support.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- count on: To depend on someone
- at least: As a minimum
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- let in: To allow someone to enter or come in
- under a cloud: Under suspicion or distrust; discredited.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- social networking site: An online platform where users can create a profile, share content, and connect with others.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- spring to mind: To come quickly or easily into your mind.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- right out of the gate: Immediately at the beginning of an event or process.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- get up in: To wake and leave bed at a particular time.
- log into: To enter credentials to access a computer system or website.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- have to: Must do
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- out of date: Expired; too old to be used
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- catch fire: To start burning; to ignite.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- allow for: To take into consideration
- check out
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- superior: Better; higher quality
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
- due: When something is required or expected
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- application: Software program, e.g. for smart phone
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- palm: Inner area of a person's hand
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- fold: To bend one part of something against another
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- compete: To try to beat others at something, e.g. a race
- garage: Place for keeping a car
- integration: Act of bringing things together into a whole
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
- replace: To use instead of something else
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- license: To give official permission to do something
- product: Item that can be bought
- cease: To come or bring to an end; stop continuing
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- blockbuster: Large, expensive, popular, successful (movie, cd)
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- galaxy: A group of stars and planets in space
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
- datum: Item of factual information
- interface: Place where things come together to communicate
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- kin: People to whom a person is related
- clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- discontinue: To put an end to an activity or practice
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- blackberry: Type of black fruit grown on vines with thorns
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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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