Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- such as: For example; like
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- deal with
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- have to: Must do
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- in hand: In one's possession or control.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- job posting: An advertisement for a job vacancy.
- go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- level with: To be honest and straightforward with someone; to tell someone the truth.
- in the running: Having a chance of winning; still in contention.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- potentially: That could happen or become reality
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- express: To send something by fast mail
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- mutual: Shared between two or more people
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- external: Concerning foreign countries
- expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- factor: Something that influences a result
- flexible: Bending easily
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- scope: Opportunity for action or thought
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- important: Having power or authority
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- tweak: To make a small change or adjustment
- point: An item to be discussed
- negotiate: To have a formal discussion to reach an agreement
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- land: Region or country
- mining: To place a bomb in the ground or the sea
- spite: Wish to hurt another person; malice; maliciousness
- reputable: Known and respected for being reliable or honest
- redirect: To change the direction of something to a new way
- datum: Item of factual information
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- deflect: To cause to turn in a different direction
- fixate: To intently focus attention on something
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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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