Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- arranged in: Organized or placed in a specific order or manner within a particular space or format.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- work out
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- another method: An alternative way of doing something.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- get across: To communicate (something) clearly and effectively.
- get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- nasty: Very bad, unpleasant, or offensive
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- barrier: Difficult situation preventing something happening
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- abstract: Passage of text from an article or book
- molecule: Two or more atoms chemically combined
- bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
- absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- odor: A certain smell, often strong or distinct
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- identical: The same in every way
- observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- harness: To capture the power of something
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- mucus: Thick liquid substance made in certain parts of the human body, such as the nose
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- fit: Good looking; physically attractive
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- rotten: Gone bad; broken into pieces through dying
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- frequency: Number of repetitions of (radio or sound) wave
- chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- emit: To release or send out (a gas, etc.)
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- nasal: Concerning, used for, or relating to the nose
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- membrane: Outside covering of a cell
- receptor: A nerve ending that changes stimuli into impulses
- quantum: The smallest unit or amount of energy
- composition: Piece of writing, music etc.
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- cavity: Hole or empty space, especially in a tooth
- resonance: Continuing to make a loud clear deep sound
- nucleus: Center of an atom
- vibration: Shaking motion
- vibrate: To shake side to side quickly in small movements
- molecular: About or caused by molecules
- olfactory: Concerning the sense of smell
- sulfur: Smelly yellow chemical often found near volcanoes
- banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
- proton: Tiny part of atom with positive electrical charge
- electron: A negatively charged particle
- jellyfish: Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
- newborn: Having just/recently arisen or come into existence
- resonant: Strong and deep in tone
- dill: Herb used in pickling and cooking
- vibrational: Of or characterized by shaking
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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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