Vocabulary
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- critical: Making a negative judgment of something
- material: Cloth; fabric
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- spot: A certain place or area
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
- portion: Serving of food that is intended for one person
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- tiny: Very, very small
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- option: A choice
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- leave: To go away from; depart
- wound: To rotate a part of say a watch to make it work
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- dirt: Loose earth or soil
- faint: To suddenly become unconscious and fall down
- piece: A counter in a board game
- anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- dessert: Sweet food usually eaten at the end of a meal
- strap: Strip of leather cloth etc. used to attach/support
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- sanitizer: (also hand sanitizer) A liquid for washing your hands in order to get rid of harmful bacteria from them
- heel: Back or end part of something
- unfortunate: Having bad luck; bringing a bad result
- champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- duck: To avoid doing something that is difficult
- daisy: Small, white flower that has a yellow center
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- sterling: Of very strong, true character; very reliable
- circa: (Of a historical date) around; approximately
- convent: Place where nuns live
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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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