Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at least: As a minimum
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- check out
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- such as: For example; like
- go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
- cut costs: To reduce expenses or spending.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
- turn into: To change to become something else
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- boost: To increase something; to make something better
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- recession: Act of moving backward gradually
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- valuable: Being useful or important
- huge: Very very large
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- trend: Current style or fashion
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- whatsoever: Used to add emphasis to an idea being expressed
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- historically: In history; in the past
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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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