Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- rinse off: To clean something by washing water over it.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- stand down: To end a state of readiness, e.g. for war
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- soften up: To make something softer or more pliable.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- buy in bulk: To purchase goods in large quantities, typically at a lower price per unit.
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- not necessary: Not required; not needed.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- for a change: As something different from what is usual or normal.
- time for a change: A moment when it is appropriate or necessary to make a change.
- blow out: (Of tire) to explode
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- splash out: To spend a lot of money freely
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- look back: To think about past events
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- controversial: Causing a great deal of argument, or conflict
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- bulk: Most of something; majority of
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- regime: A system of management; a form of government
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- blow: To move something using air
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- couple: To join something to something else
- foam: Mix of a liquid and air to form a mass of bubbles
- solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
- leave: To go away from; depart
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- mineral: Substance naturally formed in the ground
- rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- greasy: Containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
- bucket: Open container with a handle used to carry liquids
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fill: To make something full
- waffle: Batter cooked in a hot iron, as with crisscrosses
- sponge: Soft cleaning material able to absorb water
- bug: To bother someone
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- hose: Tube that carries a liquid
- mystic: Person who practices religious rites
- indoor: Located, done, or used inside a building
- kickback: Bribe paid to get something illegally or cheaply
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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
A2 Elementary
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