Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- burn down: To destroy (usually buildings) by burning
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
- pour in: To arrive or enter a place in large numbers or amounts.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- at least: As a minimum
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- wrap around: To encircle or surround something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- like magic: In a way that is surprisingly easy or sudden.
- in unison: Together; at the same time; in a way that shows complete agreement
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- on sale: Available at a reduced price
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- set off: To start a journey
- falling apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- cut back: To use less of something
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- metaphor: Imaginative use of words to reveal a similarity
- hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- architecture: Design and construction of buildings
- grain: Seeds of plants used for food
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- invisible: Being unable to be seen
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- wild: In a manner which lacks control
- spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- public: Owned by the government
- replace: To use instead of something else
- cramp: Sharp, unexpected pain when a muscle becomes tight
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- pull: Act of breathing in smoke, as from a pipe
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- expansion: Making or becoming larger
- empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
- arena: Place to watch sports, performances, entertainment
- emperor: Man who rules an empire
- drama: Play that is performed on stage, theater, or TV
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- fund: To supply money for something
- fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
- supernatural: Being unable to be explained by natural causes
- ornate: Decorated with many fancy objects or patterns
- gladiator: Professional fighter from Roman times
- coliseum: Large round sports stadium with tiered seats
- logistic: Concerning planning and organizing a large project
- ellipse: Plane curve made by cone and plane intersecting
- colosseum: Large round sports stadium with tiered seats
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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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