Vocabulary
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- going on: To continue doing something
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
- at least: As a minimum
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- have to: Must do
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- in terms of
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- look ahead to: To think about and feel excited about a future event.
- blow up: To suddenly become angry
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- can of worms: A situation or subject that is complicated and unpleasant to deal with.
- pull off: To manage to succeed
- thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- hearken back: To recall or resemble something from the past.
- bad words: Offensive or taboo words; swear words.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- talk on: To talk at length about a particular subject.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- strength: Condition of being strong
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- military: Army or armed forces
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- address: Exact street location of a place
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- outcome: Something that happens as a result, consequence
- civilization: A highly developed society
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- civilian: Ordinary person who is not in the army
- glory: State of having respect, honor or pride
- public: Owned by the government
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- point: An item to be discussed
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
- strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
- unusual: Being rare or uncommon; not ordinary; strange
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
- navy: Very dark shade of blue
- occult: Supernatural; magical or mysterious
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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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