Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- lead to: To result in some action
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in terms of
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- have to: Must do
- shrivel up: To become smaller and wrinkled, often due to dryness or heat.
- consist in: To have something as the only or most important part
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- a mirror image: An image that is identical but reversed, like a reflection in a mirror.
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- emotion: A feeling such as sadness, anger or love
- cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- rational: Able to think clearly
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
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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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