Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- face off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
- call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- win over: To convince others to support you or your ideas
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- in terms of
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- consist of
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- root for: To support a sports team
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- run: To depart or travel according to a schedule
- era: Period characterized by particular events, people
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- American: Person from the USA
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- league: Group of people, countries with a common goal
- creation: Act of making something
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- national: Concerning a nation as a whole
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
- America: The United States of America; North America and/or South America
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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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