Vocabulary
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- got to: To arrive at some place
- left out: To forget; omit
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- buckle up: To fasten one's seatbelt.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- at gunpoint: Forced or threatened with a gun.
- crush on: To have a brief but intense infatuation with someone.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- shut out: To prevent from entering; keep out of relationship
- at least: As a minimum
- have to: Must do
- bow to: To bend the head or body as a sign of respect or greeting.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- resilience: Ability to recover quickly from something bad
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- identical: The same in every way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- terrific: Spoken excellent; wonderful
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- buckle: Metal attachment or hook on the end of a belt
- director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
- chewy: (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
- salute: Raising your hand to your head to show respect
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- host: Mass; a great number
- alternate: To follow one thing after another repeatedly
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
- great: Very good; better than before
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- battle: Military fight between armies
- applaud: To clap the hands together to express support
- nominee: One put forward or suggested for an award/position
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
- monetize: To make money from your invention or ideas
- less: Smaller in amount or degree
- admirable: Worthy of respect; deserving of admiration
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
- restraint: Device that prevents physical movement
- meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- edit: To check and make changes before publication
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
- call: A order or request for action
- short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
- roller: Long round piece of wood for flattening dough
- erection: A hard penis ready for sex
- love: Person's name
- opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
- ballet: Form of theater telling a story in music and dance
- popcorn: Small-eared corn that burst in dry heat
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- buster: Way of addressing a man
- resonant: Strong and deep in tone
- hamlet: Very small village
- dale: Area of low land between hills or mountains
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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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