Vocabulary
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- round out: To complete or improve something by adding what is missing.
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- deal with
- on location: At a place that is not a studio; a place away from the studio where a movie or TV show is being filmed
- ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- role: Character played by an actor
- act: To behave in a certain way
- picture: General situation or state of being
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- flop: To fall heavily, usually in a relaxed manner
- unanimous: Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- triumphant: Celebrating victory or success
- busy: Working hard doing something; full of activity
- somber: Grave or even gloomy in character
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
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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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