Vocabulary
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- third year: The third year of a course of study, especially at a university or college.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- have to: Must do
- right next to: Immediately adjacent to; in very close proximity to.
- next to: Being located along side another
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- by foot: Walking, instead of using transport
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in stock: Available to buy in a store
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- consist of
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- work off: To work to pay some debts
- check out
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- require: To demand that someone does something
- prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- lecture: To speak to someone to show anger or warn them
- prestige: High respect and status, as from being successful
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- commute: To lessen or shorten a prison sentence
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- collaborative: Working with others to complete a task
- campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- inspirational: Influencing someone to do something (good)
- fortunate: Having good luck
- aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
- evaluation: Judgment about the value or condition of something
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- part: Division of a book
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- dorm: College building with rooms that students live in
- area: Amount of measured space
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- cafeteria: Restaurant in a school or company
- tutor: A teacher who deals with students personally
- maid: Female servant in a house or hotel
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
- geisha: Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer
- yen: Currency used in Japan
- otaku: Geek; a person who follows a hobby very intensely
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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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