Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of means: Having resources or wealth available for use.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- amount: Quantity of something
- excessive: Beyond what is usual or proper
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- idiom: Phrase with a special, metaphoric meaning
- ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- slash: Line ( / ) used in writing
- exert: To make something have an effect on something else
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- petition: Request to an authority to change something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- act: To behave in a certain way
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- connotation: Idea associated with another one
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- great: Very good; better than before
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- positively: In a manner showing agreement or support for
- android: Robot that looks or seems human
- sarcastically: In a rude and critical manner
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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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Jasmine Chen cc posted on 2025/07/03Ever wondered about the 'powers that be' or if someone's giving you a 'power trip'? Aubrey breaks down these super useful English idioms and more, showing you how to use them with confidence! You'll pick up practical vocabulary and understand subtle meanings, perfect for daily conversations.
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