Vocabulary
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- compete in: To take part in a contest or competition.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- under the surface: Not obvious or apparent; existing out of sight.
- keep up appearances: To maintain an outward show of prosperity or happiness.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in equal measure: To the same degree or extent.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- on account of: Because of.
- account of: A spoken or written description of an event.
- of a kind: Unique; not like anything else
- with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- check out
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- contend with: To struggle or deal with something difficult.
- not limited to: Including something but also allowing other things; not restricted to.
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- dignity: Person of high rank deserving respect
- cruel: Hurtful; acting to hurt others intentionally
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- pile: Large amount of something
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- practically: Nearly, almost, or in effect
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- genre: Category of art, music with its own qualities
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- outrageous: Exceeding the usual limits; far too extreme
- insanity: Mentally ill, unable to act normally
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- tale: Story that is not true
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- original: Being first made, thought or performed; fresh
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- rear: Part of the human body that you sit on; buttocks
- flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- infinity: State of being without end; endless time, space
- malicious: Intending to harm or hurt someone
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
- battle: Military fight between armies
- admiration: A feeling of respect and appreciation
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- contend: To struggle or compete for
- crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
- anime: A form of Japanese animation
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- weak: Not having a strong character
- spree: Short intense period of shopping/killing etc.
- degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
- tornado: Violent storm with strong winds
- revival: Process of becoming active, strong or alive again
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- fragrant: Having a sweet or enjoyable smell
- powerhouse: Highly energetic and indefatigable person
- dandelion: A common weed with bright-yellow flowers
- arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- bombshell: Unexpected, shocking piece of news
- honorable: Not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive
- corps: A tactical unit of ground combat forces
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
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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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