Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- check off: To write on a list to show something has been done
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
- silent letters: Letters in a word that are not pronounced.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- going on: To continue doing something
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- speaking out loud: To verbalize or vocalize something audibly.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- as many times: As frequently as desired or needed; without limit to the number of attempts or occurrences.
- have to: Must do
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go over all: To review or examine every part of something carefully.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- read along: To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
- to the fullest: To the greatest extent possible; completely and without reservation.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- join in
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- no questions asked: Without asking for explanations or reasons.
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- slightly: Only a little
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- conclusion: End of something; finish
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- click: To work well with someone or something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- important: Having power or authority
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- daily: Happening every day
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- stellar: Very brilliant; very successful or good
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
- refund: To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
- personalize: To make personal or more personal
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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
A2 Elementary
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