Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- in all honesty: Speaking truthfully and sincerely; frankly.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- valuable: Being useful or important
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- asset: Thing that has value to you
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- great: Very good; better than before
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- greet: To meet with friendly words and actions; welcome
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- part: Division of a book
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- gratify: To be pleased because you were right or had praise
- wheelchair: Movable chair mounted on large wheels
- hoop: Round or circular shape or object
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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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Michael Jordan: My obligation now is to 'pay it forward' | MJ: Insights to Excellence | NBA on NBC
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Mango Hung posted on 2025/11/25Ever wonder what drives a legend like Michael Jordan? In this super insightful interview, MJ talks about his competitive spirit and the importance of 'paying it forward' – you'll pick up some great phrases for discussing legacy and personal values! It's a fantastic chance to dive into cultural depth and learn from one of the greatest.
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