Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- cast out: To expel or banish someone from a place or group.
- want out: To desire to withdraw or escape from a situation, agreement, or commitment.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- have to: Must do
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- log on: To gain access to a computer or network by entering a username and password.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- further out: At a greater distance; more distant.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- heart to heart: An honest and sincere conversation about feelings or personal topics.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- seek help: To ask for or try to get assistance or support.
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- mental: Concerning the mind
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- intervention: Getting involved to solve a disagreement, problem
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- anguish: Great suffering caused by pain, worry, unhappiness
- masculine: Having the characteristics associated with males
- important: Having power or authority
- exacerbate: To increase the severity or bitterness of
- persona: Personality that you project in public
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- gravitate: To move toward something due to an attraction
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
- porn: Short for pornography
- resentful: Angry at unfair treatment
- adore: To love very much; to give honor to
- part: Division of a book
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- masculinity: Trait of behaving in ways typical of men
- anonymously: Without stating your name; secretly
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
- tinder: Material for starting a fire
- viewpoint: Point of view; your opinion or attitude
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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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