Vocabulary
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in terms of
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- from A to B: Describes traveling or moving between two places.
- such as: For example; like
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- build out: To expand or develop something, such as a business or system.
- check out
- have to: Must do
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- set up
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- carrot and stick: A combination of reward and punishment to influence behavior.
- run ahead: To move forward or go in front of others quickly.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- move away: To relocate; to go and live in a different place.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
- go on: To continue doing something
- moving parts: Components of a machine or device that move to perform a function.
- keep tabs on: To monitor closely; keep under surveillance.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- going on: To continue doing something
- grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
- side note: A brief piece of additional information or a comment that is related to the main subject but is not essential to it.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- physical state: The condition of a body or substance with respect to its physical attributes.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- without me: Not including me; excluding me.
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- at least: As a minimum
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- dedicate: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- reverse: Setting that makes the vehicle go backward
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- account: An advantage
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
- template: Shape that is used as a pattern to make something
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- friction: Disagreement between two or more people
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- workout: Energetic exercise
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- business: A company formed for making profit
- refine: To change slightly in order to improve it
- carrot: Reward offered to make someone do something
- oversight: A mistake; something you forget to do
- sugary: Too sweet; insincere
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
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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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