Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- go away: To go on vacation
- regardless of
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- persistent: Continuing to do something despite challenges
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
- mucus: Thick liquid substance made in certain parts of the human body, such as the nose
- occasional: Not happening often; irregular; rare
- inhale: To breathe in something like air or smoke
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
- asthma: Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- signal: To be evidence/an indication something will happen
- important: Having power or authority
- propel: To push, or make move in a certain direction
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- abdomen: The part of the body where the stomach is
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- breath: Air you take in and out of your body
- medication: Substance to relieve pain or cure sickness
- deep: Complex and important
- lung: One of the two organs we use to breathe
- cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
- pollen: Fine, usually yellow powder produced by plants
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- remove: To get rid of something completely
- reflex: Body's physical reaction done unconsciously
- instantaneous: Occurring with no delay at all
- intruder: A burglar; robber
- thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
- long: Person's name
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- equip: To provide with necessary materials or skills
- message: Main idea or theme in a story, book, or film
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- forcefully: Strongly; in a way intended to be effective
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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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Mia Mia posted on 2026/06/04Ever wondered what happens inside your body when you cough? This video breaks down the amazing reflex that protects your airways, explaining how triggers activate receptors and send signals to your brain. You'll pick up some great vocabulary about bodily functions and learn why an occasional cough is healthy, but a persistent one needs attention!
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