Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- have to: Must do
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- no man's land: An unoccupied or disputed area, often dangerous.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- snap back: To recover quickly from an illness, disappointment, or other setback.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- my personal favorite: Something that I like more than other things.
- over your head: Too difficult to understand.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- toss out: To throw something away; discard.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- serve out: To complete a period of time in prison or another form of punishment.
- kick out: To force to leave because of poor grades, behavior
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- on the flat: Located on a level, even, or smooth surface.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- look back: To think about past events
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- in phase: Occurring at the same time or in a synchronized manner; having matching cycles.
- to the left: In or toward the left direction.
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- on the ball: Alert, quick to understand and respond to things.
- piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
- work out
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- slightly: Only a little
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- physically: In a manner related to the body
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- direction: When someone tells people what to do
- contact: Touching or feeling something
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- snap: To close your mouth quickly like biting something
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- excitement: When people feel very happy and enthusiastic
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- click: To work well with someone or something
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- leave: To go away from; depart
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- trace: To make an outline to determine a shape
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- angle: Place where two lines or surfaces meet
- alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- torso: Body (often dead), without arms, legs, or head
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
- sideways: Moving, facing, or directed toward one side
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- sinner: One who sins; one breaking a religious law
- backhand: Handwriting that slopes to the left
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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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