Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- light on: To illuminate something.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- differs from: To not be the same as something else
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- first words: The initial words spoken by a baby or young child.
- prepare ahead: To prepare something in advance or before it is needed.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- make up: To invent or create a story
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- at random
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- behind closed doors: In private; secretly or confidentially.
- by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- saying goes: An expression or proverb that is commonly known and used.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- enthusiastic: Excited and interested in something
- presentation: Act of giving a formal talk about something
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- concise: Being brief and to the point; short
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- candidate: Politician who is running for public office
- section: A part of a whole
- fluency: Ability to do something well and with ease
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- click: To work well with someone or something
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- public: Owned by the government
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- great: Very good; better than before
- implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
- examiner: Someone who gives a test
- improv: Drama that the actors make up as they go along
- unfamiliar: Unusual; strange or unknown
- improvisation: Doing something without preparation
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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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