Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- with God: Being in the presence or care of God, often after death.
- going on: To continue doing something
- without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go on: To continue doing something
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- beneath the surface: In or under the outer layer of something, often physically below.
- black and white
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- lead to: To result in some action
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
- fall in line: To conform; to agree with or support a particular set of ideas or people.
- at least: As a minimum
- in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
- go away: To go on vacation
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- by virtue of: By reason of; because of.
- belief system: A set of principles or tenets which together form the basis of a religion, philosophy, or moral code.
- being driven by: Currently being motivated or controlled by a particular factor or force.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- ultimate: Basic; original; most significant
- illusion: Idea, image or impression that is not correct
- quote: Written statement of the cost of something
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- moral: In a way considered proper and good by most people
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- sober: Not drunk
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- outright: In a complete manner; totally
- ideology: Ideas or beliefs which form theory and policy
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- racism: Belief that people of other races are bad/inferior
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- authoritarian: Person expecting complete obedience
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- obedience: Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- surrender: Ending a fight you cannot win; formally giving up
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- submission: Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
- hoard: Large amount of hidden (valuable) items
- bigotry: Intolerant and prejudiced acts
- clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- supremacy: State of being greatest or best possible
- segregation: Forced separation of people by race, color etc.
- crow: Large black bird
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- complicit: Being involved with someone in a crime, etc.
- jubilee: Special anniversary
- scripture: Holy books of a particular religion
- fascist: Person advocate an authoritarian government
- authoritarianism: Belief that the state should be all-powerful
- catholicism: Beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
- brainwash: To forcefully change someone's belief systems
- evangelical: Seeking to convert to your religion
- ordain: To appoint as a priest of the church
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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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How Conservative Evangelicals Paved the Road to Fascism
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