Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- play off: An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- back then: At that time in the past.
- tv show: A television program.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- third wheel: A person who is present during an activity or outing meant for two people, especially a romantic date, thus feeling unwanted or out of place.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- see into: To investigate or examine closely.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- aspect: Way something looks or seems to be
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- legitimate: Being born to legally married parents
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- express: To send something by fast mail
- inspiration: Force making you feel you can do things, succeed
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- absurd: So foolish as to be difficult to believe
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- section: A part of a whole
- extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- curiosity: Something unusual and perhaps worthy of collecting
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- authenticity: Quality of being genuine, not a fake or copy
- couple: To join something to something else
- quest: Long and challenging journey to find something
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- spur: To make your horse go faster
- business: A company formed for making profit
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- awkwardness: Lack of ease in social situations
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- charitable: Concerning helping people who are sick or poor
- loophole: Error when making rules allowing people to avoid
- consultation: Meeting with a doctor or specialist to get advice
- hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- television: Device that broadcasts programs, movies or show
- love: Person's name
- reproach: To express disappointment with; blame; find fault
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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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