Vocabulary
- deal with
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- have to: Must do
- order in: To request food from a restaurant to be delivered to one's home or other location.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
- en route: On the way; during a journey.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- in terms of
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- bite the bullet: To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage.
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- made public: To reveal or announce something to everyone.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- clear up: To tidy things away, e.g. dirty dishes after meal
- come onto: To approach someone with romantic intentions
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- step to: To approach someone or something, often with a specific purpose.
- weigh up: To assess in order to make a decision about it
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- as things stand: In the present situation; as matters currently are.
- except that: But; with the exception that.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- such as: For example; like
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- associate: Partner in professional work, e.g. in law
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- resolution: End part of a story resolving the conflict
- radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- appalling: Causing shock or distress because it is terrible
- refugee: Person forced to leave their home e.g. due to war
- agency: Business that provides some service for others
- dire: (E.g. of consequences) very serious
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- election: Process of choosing someone by voting
- horrific: Terrifying and shocking
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
- exclusion: Act of preventing someone from taking part
- citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
- passport: Official book of identification allowing travel
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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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