Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- flame out: To stop burning suddenly; (of an engine) to fail suddenly during operation.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at least: As a minimum
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- gear up: To prepare for an activity or event.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- zoom in on: To adjust a camera or lens to make a subject appear closer.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- go on: To continue doing something
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- have to: Must do
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- strike: To hit something
- failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- lean: To balance against or on something for support
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- clue: Information that helps explain something; hint
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- firmly: In a hard, steady, unchanging way
- aviation: Science or practice of flying aircraft
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- flame: To glow
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sharp: Person's name
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- pilot: To conduct a small practice experiment
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- prematurely: Before the end of the natural or desired time
- audio: Concerning sound
- deploy: To put into position (often a military operation)
- prop: Moveable item used on the set of a theater/film
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- contamination: Being impure because of a harmful agent
- rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- confirmation: Approval or check of something
- hydraulic: Of a system operated by water or other liquids
- herald: To proclaim; announce; say something is coming
- takeoff: A composition imitating someones artistic work
- turbine: Engine or motor that operates from fluid pressure
- eyewitness: Someone who sees and event with their own eyes
- mayday: International distress signal from boat or plane
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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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