Vocabulary
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- check out
- turn in: To produce or achieve a good performance
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- edge up: To increase slightly.
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- touch down: (Of plane) to land on the ground
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- pull back: To move to a safer area; retreat
- start in: To begin a job or activity.
- pass over: To cross or bypass
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- dial back: To reduce or lessen something, such as intensity or amount.
- coming over: To change sides in a discussion
- come round: To visit someone or some place for a short time
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- scenario: An imagined sequence of events in a plan/project
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- slip: Act of beginning to fall from losing balance
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- grip: To hold someone's interest
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- analogy: Comparison of things based on their similarity
- sequence: Part of a movie showing one part of the story
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- steer: A cow
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- press: Machine using pressure to shape, flatten, squeeze
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- point: An item to be discussed
- boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
- isolate: To identify, consider, or deal with separately
- slope: Angle of a decline, e.g. where a road dips down
- vertically: In an up and down position
- heel: Back or end part of something
- ankle: Region or joint between the foot and the leg
- traverse: To pass across, over, or through
- lever: A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
- arc: Smoothly curving line or movement
- skid: To slide along a surface in an uncontrolled way
- snowboard: Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
- flagpole: Tall staff or pole on which a flag is raised
- torsional: The act of twisting or turning
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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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