Vocabulary
- technically speaking: According to the precise meaning of something; in a strict or literal sense.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- in view of: Considering; taking into account.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- have to: Must do
- due to: Because of; owing to
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- pull on: To put on a piece of clothing quickly and easily.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- draws out: To lengthen (far beyond the normal limits)
- trace out: To draw an outline or mark the shape of something.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- tricky: Difficult, so needing skill to do or deal with
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- interact: To talk or do things with each other
- hypothetical: Thought up, as an example; not being a real case
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- endeavor: To attempt or make effort to do something
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- nudge: To touch or push something gently
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- defy: To refuse to obey; be resistant to
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- annual: Happening once a year, or every year
- spiral: A continuous curve round a central point
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- trajectory: The path followed by a flying object
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- point: An item to be discussed
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- gravitational: Concerning the force of gravity
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- subscription: Regular payment for a service, magazine etc.
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- scan: To look inside of the body with a special machine
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- weak: Not having a strong character
- rotate: To regularly change people who perform a role
- outward: Going away from a place that will be returned to
- wobbly: Moving with a rocking or staggering motion
- futile: Having no result; useless
- round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
- geometry: Mathematical study of shapes, surfaces, and space
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
- radius: Area around a certain point
- sliver: Thin, often long piece of something, e.g. cheese
- gravitation: Movement toward something attractive
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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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