Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- opening up: Revealing one's thoughts and feelings; becoming more communicative.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- try for: To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
- best of both worlds: A situation combining two desirable but usually separate features.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- english speaker: A person who speaks English.
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- tv show: A television program.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- flip: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- automatically: In a way not requiring control by a person
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- fluency: Ability to do something well and with ease
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- narrate: To tell a story, describing events in detail
- commentator: Professional who discusses a particular subject
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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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