Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- next to: Being located along side another
- at least: As a minimum
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out of kilter: Not in proper order or balance; out of adjustment.
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- die on the vine: To fail to progress or develop and eventually stop entirely.
- get a cut: To receive a share of profits or proceeds.
- in private: Not in public; in a place where other people cannot see or hear you
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- in the weeds: Overwhelmed by complexity or amount of work.
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- take for example: To use as an instance or illustration.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in conjunction with: Together with; along with
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- wear on
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- out of whack: Not in proper working order; not functioning correctly.
- feel right: To seem correct or appropriate; to give a sense of being morally or ethically sound.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- cognitive: The process of knowing and remembering
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- prominent: Being important or well known
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- innovation: Process of creating new ideas or inventions
- neural: About the nerves or nervous system
- leap: To enter or start something eagerly
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- explicit: Definite; clearly stated; specific
- intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- article: Word such as 'a', 'an', or 'the' used before nouns
- wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
- trend: Current style or fashion
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- investigation: Search for information about something
- regulation: Act of controlling something with rules or orders
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- diagnosis: Judgments by a doctor about a person's illness
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- epiphany: Christian feast celebrating Jesus as an infant
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- point: An item to be discussed
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- senate: A board of governors at a college or university
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- continuously: Without stops, breaks, or an end
- capitalism: Economic system where companies own industry
- statistical: Concerning the math of data
- datum: Item of factual information
- blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
- spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
- robot: Machine able perform more tasks that people can
- silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
- robotic: Concerning mechanical robots
- tracker: Person using marks to follow a wild animal
- kilter: In working order
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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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