Vocabulary
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- have to: Must do
- hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in terms of
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- such as: For example; like
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- work out
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- on approval: If you buy something on approval, the shop lets you take it home to see if it is suitable, and you can return it if it is not.
- at ease
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- move up: To advance to a higher rank or position.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- improve on: To make something better than it was before.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- interact with
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- navigate: To direct (car, plane etc.) in the right direction
- current: Electricity flowing through wires
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- shift: To change in position or direction
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- account: An advantage
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- hone: To improve or perfect (abilities or skills)
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- notch: Certain level (slightly higher or lower than)
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- point: An item to be discussed
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
- manuscript: Original piece of writing before it is published
- recruiter: Official who enlists personnel for the military
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- fulfil: To finish or provide something successfully
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
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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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Quiet and Shy? How to Get Recognized at Work and Get Promoted
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