Vocabulary
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- fire off: To say or ask questions quickly
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
- considered rude: Regarded as impolite or offensive.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- shut off: To stop the movement of something, such as water
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- after hours: After the usual closing time.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- pressed for time: Having very little time; in a hurry.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- have to: Must do
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
- consider: To think carefully about something
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- silly: Careless
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- initially: At first; originally
- annoying: To make someone angry
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- etiquette: Rules regarding manners or good behavior
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- response: Something said/written as an answer to something
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- factor: Something that influences a result
- polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- scam: A trick to fool other people to get their money
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- savvy: Wise; Not easily fooled; Street smart
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
- important: Having power or authority
- opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
- usage: Amount something is used
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- flexibility: The quality of being able to be bent or stretched
- summary: Brief, complete and accurate
- slack: Condition of being looser or not tight
- visually: With respect to vision
- ascend: To rise, go up to a higher level
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- jarring: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- workplace: Place where work is done
- lingo: Language or dialect
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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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