Vocabulary
- at the moment: At this time; now
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- settle down: To become calm and relaxed after not being so
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- talk through: To discuss something thoroughly.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- such as: For example; like
- going on: To continue doing something
- go on: To continue doing something
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- soak in: To absorb liquid.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- dry skin: A skin condition characterized by a lack of moisture in the skin, often causing itching, scaling, and cracking.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
- dry out: To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- get on with: To have a good relationship with someone
- dust off: To remove dust from something by wiping or brushing.
- set with: To be decorated or adorned with something.
- far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- soften up: To make something softer or more pliable.
- in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- of a feather: Used to describe people or things that are similar or connected.
- drawing in: To attract or entice someone or something.
- balance out: To make or become more equal to another thing
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- slightly: Only a little
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- harsh: Rough; tough; hard to experience or accept
- fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
- foundation: Base or important starting point
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- comparison: Act of comparing things
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- flexible: Bending easily
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- coverage: Type of programs a radio or TV station broadcasts
- hydrate: To give or add water to something or someone
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- great: Very good; better than before
- mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- pat: Person's name
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- product: Item that can be bought
- blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
- contour: Shape of the outside edge of a face, a hill, etc.
- makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
- moisturizer: A cream applies to skin to make it soft/less dry
- sculpt: To carve a material to make an artistic shape
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- espresso: Strong black coffee made using steam pressure
- hydration: Process of supplying or adding water to
- buff: Person who knows a great deal about a topic
- serum: Blood that contains substances that fight diseases
- primer: A kind of paint put on to make the top coat better
- cheekbone: Bone beneath the eye that forms the cheek
- skincare: Products designed to nourish the skin
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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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