Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in terms of
- in the streets: Located or happening outdoors in public roads or areas.
- in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
- better than ever: In a more improved or desirable state than at any previous time.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in reserve: Kept as a backup or for future use.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- join up: To enlist in the armed forces.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- intelligence: Collection of secret information about something
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- straightforward: Easy to do or understand; not complicated
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- crush: Strong attraction to someone
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- realistic: Looks or appears real; like things really are
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- precision: Performed in a very careful, detailed manner
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- deliver: To give birth to a child; help a woman give birth
- permanently: For a long time; always
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- race: Speed contest between people, animals or vehicles
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- endless: Having or appearing to have no end
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- scramble: To cause war planes to take off quickly
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- defense: Argument in support of something
- hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
- hesitation: Indecision or unwillingness to do something
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- ruthless: Not considering the feelings or health of others
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- superiority: Quality of being more effective, skillful etc.
- degradation: Reduction in quality or character
- degrade: To reduce in amount or strength
- picture: General situation or state of being
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
- ballistic: Of the science of movement of rockets and bullets
- barbaric: Uncivilized; cruel and wild
- ineffective: Not producing the right result; not working well
- supremacy: State of being greatest or best possible
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- navy: Very dark shade of blue
- total: Whole number or amount of something
- cowardly: Being fearful and unable to do something right
- afghanistan: Country in central Asia between Iran and Pakistan
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- unrelenting: Non-stop; without stopping
- attrition: Reduction in size, numbers, or strength over time
- salvo: Firing of several guns at the same time
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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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