Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- by example: Through demonstration or serving as a model.
- interact with
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- consist of
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- build upon: To use something as a base for further development.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- work out
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- take initiative: To be proactive and take the first step in doing something without being told to do so.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- stand out
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for instance: As an example.
- work around: To find a way to avoid a problem or obstacle.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- work wonders: To have a very good effect; to be surprisingly effective.
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- on a whim: Based on a sudden desire or impulse; without planning.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
- wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- at large: (of a person or animal, especially one that is dangerous) not captured; free.
- trickle down: To gradually spread or filter through from top to bottom, especially in economics, referring to the belief that tax cuts or other benefits for the wealthy will ultimately benefit the poor and middle class.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- side with: To support one person or group against another in a disagreement.
- sniff out: To discover something by using your nose; to detect or find something.
- narrow down: To reduce the number of possibilities or choices.
- on time
- improve on: To make something better than it was before.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- got to: To arrive at some place
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- slack off: To reduce the amount of effort one puts into something.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
- check off: To write on a list to show something has been done
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- those in need: People who are poor, suffering, or disadvantaged and require help.
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- return the favor: To do something good for someone who has done something good for you.
- take with: To bring something or someone along when you go somewhere.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
- brush up: To improve your knowledge, skill, or memory of
- clock out: To record the time of one's departure from work, typically using a time clock.
- around the clock: All day and all night; continuously.
- black and white
- at all hours: At any time, day or night.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- no limit to: Without any restriction or boundary.
- has over: To invite someone to your house.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
- vital: Needed to support life; essential
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- narrative: The telling of a story
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- valuable: Being useful or important
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- require: To demand that someone does something
- section: A part of a whole
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- clinical: Concerning the treatment or observing patients
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- scope: Opportunity for action or thought
- mentor: Experienced or wise person who advises others
- faculty: Ability to do something with the power of the mind
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- important: Having power or authority
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- fully: Completely or entirely
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- certification: Official or legal permission to do something
- physician: A medical doctor
- great: Very good; better than before
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
- extracurricular: Outside the regular academic curriculum
- ambulance: Vehicle equipped to transport sick, injured people
- residency: Training for a junior doctor in hospital
- undergraduate: A college student studying for their first degree
- paramedic: Person whose job is to treat medical emergencies
- pi: The ratio of the circumference to the diameter
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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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