Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to hand: To give or pass something to someone using your hand.
- in terms of
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- shower with: To give someone a lot of something as a sign of affection.
- fast and furious: Done with great speed and energy; full of excitement and intensity.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- ubiquitous: Found everywhere; found in many places
- dialogue: Conversation between two or more individuals
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- revelation: Act of making something known or seen
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- visceral: From deep within you; caused by strong instincts
- manipulative: Controlling people dishonestly to get control
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- act: To behave in a certain way
- horror: Feeling of great shock or fear; thing causing it
- inception: Beginning or start of (institution or business)
- corridor: Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- alien: Foreigner; a person not from this place
- tame: Not wild; trained to obey people
- spoiler: Bar mounted on rear of fast car to stop it lifting
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- haze: Dust, smoke, or gas that darkens or clouds the air
- psycho: Person affected by psychosis; unbalanced person
- pill: Person who is difficult to deal with
- onslaught: Violent attack; a sudden rush of something
- know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- torso: Body (often dead), without arms, legs, or head
- full: Containing all the parts; complete
- cinematic: Concerning or characteristic of the cinema
- special: Being additional or extra
- dead: Not alive
- crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- undertake: To begin; attempt; take on responsibility for
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- psychedelic: Having very bright contrasting colors and shapes
- stomp: To walk, dance, or move with heavy steps
- tremble: To shake a little, as due to an earthquake
- dazzle: To make one feel great excitement or admiration
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- matrix: Rock that surrounds rare stones
- fearsome: Causing fear or awe
- overturn: Improbable and unexpected victory
- shudder: To shake uncontrollably from cold, fear or disgust
- rebirth: When learning, a culture etc. begins again
- rapture: The state of being filled with delight
- shrill: (Of a cry, sound) very loud and high-pitched
- shootout: Fight with guns, e.g. between police and gang
- jeep: Small sturdy vehicle with four-wheel drive
- monolith: Large block of stone standing by itself
- bowman: Person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
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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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