Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at least: As a minimum
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- deal with
- for instance: As an example.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- red tape: Formalities; paperwork; official procedure
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- across the board: Broad in scope or content
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- per year: For each year; annually.
- on time
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- weekly basis: Occurring or done once a week; every week.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- for rent: Available to be rented or leased.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- as of right: By lawful entitlement or established right.
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- hone in: To focus attention on something; to direct effort towards a specific goal.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- word of mouth: Information spread by people telling each other.
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- break through: To move quickly through (wall, etc.) using force
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- step out: To go outside for a short time
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- such as: For example; like
- at length: In detail; fully
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- family ties: The connections and relationships between members of a family.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- take off: To remove, e.g. your clothes
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- out of reach: Cannot be touched as it is far away
- look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- order about: To give commands in a bossy or controlling manner.
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in writing: Expressed or presented in written form, rather than spoken.
- drive up: To cause something to increase.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- regardless of
- last summer: The summer before this one.
- go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- on the ladder: Progressing or climbing toward success or promotion.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
- executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- mortgage: Long-term loan from a bank for buying property
- afford: To make available, to provide
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- couple: To join something to something else
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- leave: To go away from; depart
- affordable: Cheap enough that it can be paid for
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- point: An item to be discussed
- great: Very good; better than before
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- land: Region or country
- immigration: Process of moving your home to a new country
- mayor: Head of a town or city government
- stabilize: To make stable/consistent, with no major changes
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- broker: Person who acts to buy or sell shares in companies
- elect: To select someone for a position by voting
- brook: Small river
- affordability: Cheap enough to buy something you want
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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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