Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- look back: To think about past events
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- max out: To reach the limit on a credit card.
- get stuck in: To become enthusiastically involved in something.
- in essence: Used to summarize the main point.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in and of themselves: By their own nature; independently considered.
- in terms of
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at most: Not more than; a maximum of.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- clock out: To record the time of one's departure from work, typically using a time clock.
- work out
- drive back: To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- such as: For example; like
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- write down: To record in writing
- per year: For each year; annually.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
- lead to: To result in some action
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
- see beyond: To understand deeper truths beyond surface.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- interact with
- work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- pursuit: Act of following someone to catch them
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- euphoria: Extreme happiness, sometimes more than reasonable
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- tutorial: A lesson given to a small group
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- weed: (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- piece: A counter in a board game
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- great: Very good; better than before
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- adamant: Determined not to change your opinion
- materialistic: Desiring many possessions
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- grandpa: Your mother or father's 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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