Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in plain sight: Easily visible; not hidden.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- beyond a reasonable doubt: Evidence that leaves no sensible doubt about the truth.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- trouble in: Problems or difficulties existing within a specific place or situation.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- family man: A man who is devoted to his family and considers their needs to be very important.
- charged with: To be officially accused of something
- by all accounts: According to what everyone says; reportedly
- head over heels: Deeply and completely in love.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- deal with
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in good conscience: Without violating one's moral principles; with a clear conscience.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to die for: Extremely desirable or enjoyable.
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- come away with: To have a particular feeling or impression after an event or experience.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- at last: Finally; after a long delay.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- insane: Mentally ill; crazy
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- campaign: To work in an organized, active way towards a goal
- grief: Feeling of great sadness because someone has died
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- financial: Involving money
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- military: Army or armed forces
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- estate: A large piece of land, usually with a large house
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- drag: To reluctantly move or go somewhere
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- quit: To leave a job
- business: A company formed for making profit
- aggravate: To make a negative situation even worse
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- convict: Person in prison
- jury: 12 citizens who decide if someone is guilty or not
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- weak: Not having a strong character
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- happen: To take place or occur
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- illicit: Not allowed by the laws or rules
- grieve: To feel great sadness, as when someone dies
- unanimously: With everyone agreeing; without dissent
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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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