Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- next to: Being located along side another
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on a stick: Food that is served on a stick
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- balance it out: To equalize or compensate for something, often to create a sense of fairness or equilibrium.
- good bit: A significant amount or portion.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- bite in: To interrupt someone while they are speaking.
- stand out
- in terms of
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- shake it up: To make significant changes or introduce something new to a situation or environment.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
- my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- numb: Unable to feel a body part due to cold or illness
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- fill: To make something full
- slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- great: Very good; better than before
- lettuce: Salad vegetable that has large thin green leaves
- crunchy: (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
- sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- jam: To block a signal (e.g. radio waves)
- deep: Complex and important
- boil: To become extremely angry or excited
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- rank: To rate or class things
- store: To put things in a place for later use
- ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
- wave: Movement of sound, air or energy
- fry: To cook something in fat or oil
- mince: To grind meat, etc. into very small pieces
- chili: Hot-tasting spice used in curry, etc.
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- compress: To press tightly together
- creamy: Resembling or containing cream
- note: To notice or pay particular attention to something.
- herbal: Being made of small plants used for food, medicine
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- whoa: Tell someone to do something more slowly
- pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
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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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