Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- have to: Must do
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in terms of
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in management: Employed in a managerial role or department.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in point: Relevant; pertinent
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- follow up on: To investigate or check on something.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- pass on: A polite way of saying 'to die'
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- in pursuit: Following or chasing someone or something, typically to catch them.
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- feel happy: To experience a sense of joy, pleasure, or contentment.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- bury your head in the sand: To ignore or avoid facing unpleasant facts or problems.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- check out
- at loose ends: Without plans or occupation; feeling unsettled.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- bear up: To not be beaten during stressful time
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- a necessary evil: Something unpleasant that must be accepted in order to achieve a particular result.
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- cast of characters: The actors and roles in a play, film, or other performance.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- going on: To continue doing something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- get after: To talk to in order to get someone to do something
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
- to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
- white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
- wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- with dignity: In a manner that shows respect and seriousness.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- empathy: Understanding how other people feel/suffer
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- compassion: Feeling of wanting to help suffering people
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- faith: Belief in a god or gods; religion
- formula: A mathematical or scientific rule
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- satisfaction: Happy feeling because of something that you did
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- avocado: Pear-shaped fruit with green flesh and large stone
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
- point: An item to be discussed
- toast: Bread grilled to make it brown and crisp
- predictor: Thing showing likelihood of something happening
- datum: Item of factual information
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- workplace: Place where work is done
- ping: To make a high sharp sound, as bullet hitting rock
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
- pong: To smell badly
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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