Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- have to: Must do
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- walk down: To walk along or down something.
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
- left out: To forget; omit
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- bite your tongue: To stop yourself from saying something that might be offensive or upsetting.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- in play: In a state of being actively involved in a game or activity.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- bounce around: To move in an energetic and lively manner; to jump or spring about.
- in short supply: Not available in sufficient quantity; scarce.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- squeaky clean: Extremely clean, pure, or morally blameless.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- road ahead: The future; what is to come.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- awful: Very bad; horrible; terrible
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- silly: Careless
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- grumpy: Easily annoyed and complaining
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- scrutiny: Careful examination, as to see rules are followed
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- ominous: Indicating something bad or unpleasant will happen
- click: To work well with someone or something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- deprive: To deny someone access to or take away something
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- nuisance: A troublesome or annoying person or thing
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- point: An item to be discussed
- litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- graffiti: Writings and drawings on walls, often rude, funny
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- area: Amount of measured space
- utopia: Imagined perfect society
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- bin: Type of container, usually for trash
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- crucially: To an extremely important or necessary degree
- economically: In an efficient manner
- online: Connected to the internet
- slop: To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.
- nightlife: Nighttime diversions, e.g. clubs
- runtime: Length of time a machine operates
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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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