Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- let out: To allow a person, animal to leave the room, house
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- lose control: To no longer be able to direct or restrain something.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- for all that: Despite that; even though.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in short supply: Not available in sufficient quantity; scarce.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
- keep at: To continuously try to do something
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- enormous: Huge; very big; very important
- exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
- fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- appetite: Feeling of hunger or desire for something
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
- gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
- furious: Extremely angry
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- peculiar: Not usual or normal; strange
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- sympathy: Feeling for other people when they are in trouble
- vicinity: Surrounding or nearby region; proximity
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- steady: Happening or developing at a regular rate
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- adolescence: Developmental period typically in the teen years
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
- outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
- explicitly: Clearly; specifically
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- eccentric: Out of the ordinary; acting unusually or oddly
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- drown: To kill something by putting it under water
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
- fill: To make something full
- mayhem: Scene or situation that involves much violence
- great: Very good; better than before
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- tyrant: Cruel unfair ruler who demands complete obedience
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- live: To be alive
- paint: To make a picture with colored liquids
- solidity: State of having the interior filled with matter
- expletive: Rude expression, usually of surprise or anger
- blitz: To suddenly and aggressively attack
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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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