Vocabulary
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hand up: To raise one's hand in order to get attention, especially in a classroom.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- at least: As a minimum
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- work to do: Tasks or activities that need to be accomplished.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- of the colors: Having the particular colors specified or mentioned.
- frame out: To plan or outline something in detail.
- come before: To happen or exist earlier in time than something else.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- call in: To ask others for help when in need
- 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.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- at this point in time: At the current or specific moment under consideration.
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- of late: Recently; lately.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- diamond in the rough: A person or thing with potential but lacking refinement.
- in the rough: In an area of longer grass on a golf course, off the fairway.
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
- catch up: To become equal with another person
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- quick look: A brief or cursory inspection or examination.
- in part: To some extent; partially.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- poverty: State of being poor
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- robust: Having physical vigor or energetic good health
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- require: To demand that someone does something
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- engagement: Something you must do at a set time; appointment
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- agenda: Plan or policy to achieve your goal or intentions
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- role: Character played by an actor
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- fundamentally: In a basic and important way
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- millennium: Period of time that lasts one thousand years
- portal: Type of gate or entry point, e.g. to the internet
- bilateral: Involving two groups of people or two countries
- datum: Item of factual information
- historically: In history; in the past
- participation: Act of being involved in something
- consultation: Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
- allocation: Sharing out of work/resources for some purpose
- ecological: Concerning the environment, plants, or animals
- traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
- interconnect: To join or be joined together (computers/theories)
- marginalize: To make a person or group powerless or unimportant
- beta: Test version of a product or software
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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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UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): What They Are & Why They're Important
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