Vocabulary
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- at least: As a minimum
- warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
- win out: To be victorious or successful, especially after a struggle.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- have to: Must do
- first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
- lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- suck: To be very bad, undesirable or unpleasant
- chill: State of being a little cold
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- possession: State of being under the control of evil spirits
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- leave: To go away from; depart
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- scrap: To fight with someone
- mad: Very angry
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- dope: Someone you think it stupid or a fool
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- shitty: Very bad
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- pump: To make liquid or gas flow in a particular direction
- wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- mobile: Able to be moved or able to move
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- lie: To be in a horizontal or flat position
- embarrass: To cause someone to feel ashamed
- tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- beast: Ugly or terrifying animal
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- tired: Without energy so you want to rest or fall asleep
- bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
- indoor: Located, done, or used inside a building
- ow: Sound people make when they are hurt
- halftime: Rest time between two periods of a game
- ch: Abbreviation for Chapter
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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
A2 Elementary
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