Vocabulary
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- lead to: To result in some action
- have to: Must do
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- due to: Because of; owing to
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- at ease
- lone wolf: A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
- hand off: To transfer responsibility or control to someone else.
- branch out: To expand or diversify one's interests or activities.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- at the risk of: Used to introduce a statement that may offend or be criticized.
- shift out: To move out or leave quickly or suddenly.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- go away: To go on vacation
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- turn off
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- by doing that: Using that action or method.
- keep at: To continuously try to do something
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- ask for help: To request assistance or support.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- burn out: To overwork to mental or physical exhaustion
- want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- take it easy
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- prone: Lying flat with your head facing the ground
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- due: When something is required or expected
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- delegate: Person attending a meeting
- notch: Certain level (slightly higher or lower than)
- stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
- important: Having power or authority
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- midst: Middle area or part of something
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- discern: To be able to tell differences, see shapes, etc.
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- burnout: When you get exhausted from the effort of your job
- manuscript: Original piece of writing before it is published
- overtime: Extra time in a sports game
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- dissatisfied: Feeling displeased or unhappy about something
- wolf: A dog-like wild animal
- lone: Being alone or the only one; single
- unrelenting: Non-stop; without stopping
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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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