Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- have to: Must do
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- hunt down: To search for someone or something until you find them, often after a long time or over a large area.
- taken over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- off the shelf: Readily available; not custom-made.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- at least: As a minimum
- wash out: To erode or be eroded by the force of water.
- shoot through: To leave abruptly or escape quickly.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- look back: To think about past events
- tall order: A task or request that is difficult to achieve.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- from the top: From the beginning.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
- spot: A certain place or area
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- dawn: First light of day
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- defense: Argument in support of something
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- mascot: Object, person or animal used to represent a team
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- hurricane: Very severe storm usually occurs near the ocean
- demonstration: Open showing of emotion
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- custom: Person's regular, daily habit or practice
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- host: Mass; a great number
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- metaphorical: Using words imaginatively to reveal a similarity
- land: Region or country
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- wire: Thin, flexible thread of metal
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- atlantic: Of the ocean between Africa and the Americas
- spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- intensify: To make something stronger or more extreme
- tech: Shortened form of 'technology' or 'technician'
- poise: Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
- meteor: Rock from space that enters the Earth's atmosphere
- tractor: Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
- waterfall: Steep descent of the water of a river
- lone: Being alone or the only one; single
- airspace: Area in the sky controlled by a country
- southeastern: Area in the south and east
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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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