Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for instance: As an example.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- on the go: Very busy and active.
- in terms of
- conversation skills: The ability to communicate effectively and engage in meaningful exchanges with others.
- extent to which: The degree to which something is true or likely to happen.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- spill over: To flow over the edge of a container.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- weak spots: Areas of vulnerability or deficiency.
- improve on: To make something better than it was before.
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- at least: As a minimum
- on camera: While being filmed or recorded.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- sit down: To take a seat
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- scribble down: To write something quickly and carelessly.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- next to: Being located along side another
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- fall short: To fail to reach a required or expected standard or goal.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- instance: An example of something; case
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- bold: Brave; very confident; too confident
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- decade: Period of 10 years
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exercise: To work out to become stronger and healthier
- messy: Being complex or difficult to fix
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- shallow: Not deep; short from top to bottom
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- goal: Something you try to do or achieve; an aim
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- blurry: Being indistinguishable or unclear in shape
- tutor: A teacher who deals with students personally
- deepen: To become louder, lower or greater in degree
- nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
- online: Connected to the internet
- fixate: To intently focus attention on something
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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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