Vocabulary
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- closer than: Nearer in distance compared to something else.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- have to: Must do
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- at the last moment: Just before the final deadline or event.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- aim at: To point or direct something, such as a weapon, towards a target.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- at least: As a minimum
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- go on: To continue doing something
- pass as: To pretend to be somebody else successfully.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- spot: A certain place or area
- strike: To hit something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- atmosphere: Air around us
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- blast: To attack someone with words
- tiny: Very, very small
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- nudge: To touch or push something gently
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- asteroid: Very small planets that move around the sun
- explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- cosmic: Concerning space and the universe
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- land: Region or country
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- tunnel: Passage under the ground, often for cars or trains
- deep: Complex and important
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- cargo: Goods carried in a ship or plane
- speck: Tiny piece
- crater: Large hole in ground caused by heavy impact
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- gravel: Very small pieces of rock often used to make paths
- deflect: To cause to turn in a different direction
- engineering: The practical application of science to industry
- comet: Moving object in space, with a long, bright tail
- avian: Of or typical of birds
- loosely: In a relaxed, calm, and free manner
- tungsten: Heavy grey-white metallic element
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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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