Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- back then: At that time in the past.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- have to: Must do
- at least: As a minimum
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- go on: To continue doing something
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- feel stuck: To feel unable to progress or change a situation, often leading to frustration or helplessness.
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- in my humble opinion: Giving a modest or polite personal opinion.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- angle for: Try to obtain something indirectly or subtly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- material: Cloth; fabric
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- exaggerate: To makes things seem more extreme than reality
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- instrument: Gauge for measuring something, e.g. temperature
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- parallel: To be equal to, or like, something else
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
- scrape: To take something off a surface with a sharp tool
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- fret: To worry about something in a nervous way
- flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- minimal: The smallest possible; least
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- knuckle: Rounded bone where the fingers can bend
- graze: (Of cows, etc.) to eat grass growing in a field
- unwanted: Not desired
- strum: To make a sound on a stringed instrument
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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
A2 Elementary
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