Vocabulary
- give it up: To stop trying to do something
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- of modest means: Having limited or moderate financial resources.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- live: To be alive
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- service: Work that a person does to assist others
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- night: Time when sun does not shine
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- God: Someone admired because they are famous or good
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- resemblance: Being similar in appearance
- administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
- holiday: Day when people don't go to work or 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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President Obama Speaks at the “Christmas in Washington” Celebration
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