Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- back off: To stop supporting; lose courage
- deal with
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- furious with: Extremely angry about something or someone.
- come to terms with: To accept something difficult or unpleasant.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- screw over: To cheat or deceive someone.
- stay the course: To continue doing something until it is finished, even if it is difficult.
- at least: As a minimum
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- go away: To go on vacation
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- out of line: Not following the rules or accepted standards of behaviour; inappropriate.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- strike back: To retaliate or counterattack.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- be my guest: An invitation to someone to do something; help yourself
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- write off: To cancel a debt; to recognize as a loss.
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- dumb: Senseless; stupid
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- rare: (Of meat) cooked, but still red and juicy
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- prosperity: State of being financially/economically successful
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- respect: To follow the established rules
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- outrage: Very wrong or cruel act which causes great anger
- trolley: Cart with wheels, e.g. in a supermarket or airport
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- business: A company formed for making profit
- liberty: Doing as one wants without asking
- negotiation: A formal discussion to reach an agreement
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- announce: To make a public statement about a plan, decision
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- manufacturer: Group or company that makes a certain product
- powerful: Having control or influence over
- boycott: To not buy a product for moral reasons
- economically: In an efficient manner
- musk: Strong sweet-smelling substance used in perfume
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- incoherent: Not logical or not well-organized
- coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
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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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