Vocabulary
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- turn off
- in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- deal with
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- read through: To read something from beginning to end, often to find mistakes or check details.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- make time for: To schedule time for a specific activity or person.
- black and white
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- for days: For a long period of time; lasting several days.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- distract: To draw someone's attention away from something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- calm: Without wind or storm; quiet; peaceful
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
- important: Having power or authority
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- breathe: To move air into and out of your lungs
- reasonable: Being somewhat good, but not great
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- jar: To have a harsh or unsettling effect on someone
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- yoga: Exercise system to gain suppleness and tranquility
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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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How to Talk About Overthinking and Inner Peace in English | English Conversation Practice
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