Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- see through: To realize the truth about
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- a bit much: Slightly too extreme or unreasonable.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- at least: As a minimum
- in hot water: In trouble; in a difficult situation.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- got to: To arrive at some place
- switch on: To put something electrical on or off
- in relation to: Concerning; with reference to; regarding.
- came across as: To give a particular impression; to seem.
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- backlash: a strong negative reaction by a large number of people, for example to something that has recently changed in society
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- slam: To criticize sharply
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fault: A failure or negative aspect of
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- sincere: Meaning what you say truthfully; honest
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
- pity: Feeling very sorry for someone, e.g. in trouble
- humidity: Amount of moisture in the air in a particular area
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- fully: Completely or entirely
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- business: A company formed for making profit
- divisive: Causing division or disagreement
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- bud: Small part of a plant that will be a flower
- swift: Quick
- horn: Device that makes a loud warning noise
- insensitive: Not responsive to physical touch
- notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- kite: Toy flown in the wind on a long string
- kneel: To move your body so your knees are on the floor
- miller: Someone who grinds grain into flour
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- airbag: Bag-like device that puffs up in an auto collision
- papa: Another word for father
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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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