Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- bounce back: To return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or illness.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- lash out: To suddenly attempt to hit someone or something.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- at arm's length: At a distance that can be reached by extending the arm.
- in stride: To deal with problems or difficulties calmly and without allowing them to influence what you are doing
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- stir up: To cause trouble; incite unrest.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- resilient: Recovering quickly from something bad
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- criticism: Article or essay that judges quality
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- numb: Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- stir: To arouse (attention or interest)
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- hesitant: Pausing because unsure or reluctant to act
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- bounce: A person's energy or confidence
- retreat: Act of a force moving back from a winning enemy
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
- act: To behave in a certain way
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- stride: To make progress on something such as a project
- erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- reassurance: Feeling of reduced worry about something
- critique: A review of the quality of a work
- lash: Small hairs that grow above and below your eyes
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- respectfully: In a respectful way; politely; with consideration
- cautiously: In a manner to avoid risk or danger
- shutdown: Termination of operations
- reread: To read again
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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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