Vocabulary
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- drop out: To take no part in a society you disapprove of
- in honor of: To show respect and admiration for someone or something.
- turned upside down: In an inverted position; reversed or disordered.
- on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- roll around: For a date or time to arrive.
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- make a clean break: To leave a situation completely and start fresh elsewhere.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on God: Used to solemnly swear or emphasize truthfulness.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- in bloom: Having flowers; flowering.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- make time for: To schedule time for a specific activity or person.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- out of sync: Not occurring at the same time or rate; not synchronized.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
- occasion: Significant or important event or function
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- sarcasm: Harsh or cutting remark
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- indulgence: Act of letting someone do what he or she wants
- grateful: Feeling or showing thanks; thankful
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- annual: Happening once a year, or every year
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- generosity: Giving or sharing things freely with others
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- soul: Central or basic part of something
- public: Owned by the government
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- invitation: When someone asks another to attend an event, etc.
- trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- perpetrator: Someone who commits a crime
- differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
- festival: Cultural event with a program of events
- benevolent: Aiming to do good or benefit someone
- gently: In a mild, careful, and soft manner
- mob: A secret criminal organization
- taint: To hurt or damage the good condition of something
- token: Flat, round piece of material used e.g. as coins
- blossom: Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
- upside: Above, over
- inclination: Feeling or desire to do something; a habit
- periodic: Happening regularly, but not frequently
- aboriginal: Relating to people originally living in a country
- attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
- supremacy: State of being greatest or best possible
- coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
- endeavour: To attempt or make effort to do something
- mistress: Woman in sexual relationship with a married man
- purification: Act of removing unwanted substances
- precede: To happen or come before something
- hush: To make or become calm, quiet after being upset
- honour: To fulfill an agreement
- inconvenient: Causing difficulty, discomfort, or problems
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- ruthlessly: Without pity; in a very determined or ruthless way
- gazelle: Small fast graceful antelope of Africa and Asia
- ramadan: 9th month of Muslim year, when you fast during day
- atonement: Action that shows that you are sorry for something
- islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
- springtime: Season of growth of plants and trees, after winter
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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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