Vocabulary
- by chance: Accidentally; without planning.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- great: Very good; better than before
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- greatest: Highest in quality
- masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- famous: Excellent
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
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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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