Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- at play here: Having an influence or effect in a particular situation.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- going on: To continue doing something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- commodity: Something useful or valuable, usually for sale
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- passive: Allowing things to happen with quiet acceptance
- abuse: To mistreat or be cruel towards someone
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- immense: Very great in size or amount
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- seek: To ask someone for help
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- conscience: Ability to sense what is right or wrong
- revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
- collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- exploitation: Abuse of, or selfish behavior towards someone
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- person: Man, woman or child
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- intertwine: To wind together; to cause to be wound together
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- enrich: To make someone or something better
- righteous: Regarding what you think is right
- opulent: Provided with every comfort and luxury
- hypocrisy: When one decries a thing while doing it themselves
- afterlife: Life after death
- scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
- evangelical: Seeking to convert to your religion
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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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