Vocabulary
- heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
- on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- accent: To give emphasis to (a point you are making)
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- click: To work well with someone or something
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
- pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- text: To send a message by phone or other device
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- tone: Atmosphere or feeling in a message
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- shelf: Flat, narrow surface on an area of rock or sand
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- creative: Having the ability to make something new
- kettle: Metal container with spout used for boiling water
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- sprout: To grow, produce, or develop e.g. ideas
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- bug: To bother someone
- popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- chic: Fashionable; stylish; smart; sophisticated
- microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
- acrylic: A chemical used to make clothes and paint
- hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
- ch: Abbreviation for Chapter
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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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