Vocabulary
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- check out
- lead to: To result in some action
- such as: For example; like
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- sit down: To take a seat
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- study session: A period of time dedicated to studying, often in a group.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- book up: To reserve something completely; to be fully booked.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- against you: In opposition to you.
- incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
- build in: To include something as part of a plan, system, or design.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
- in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- drunk driving: The act of operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- Easier said than done: More difficult than it appears to be.
- sleep over: To stay at someone's house for the night.
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- mindset: Way someone things about something
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- concentration: Amount or number of something in a thing or place
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- glucose: Natural type of sugar found in fruits and plants
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- fiber: Basic character and nature of a person
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- anatomy: Scientific study of the structure of (human) body
- scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- alertness: State of being aware and able to respond quickly
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- cognition: Recognition involved in thought processing
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- annoy: To make someone angry
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- atomic: Concerning atoms
- hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
- indirect: Being not directly connected to or caused by
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- workspace: Space allocated for your work (as in an office)
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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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