Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
- in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- show up with: To arrive at a place accompanied by someone or carrying something.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- cheat on: To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- zoom out: To decrease the magnification of an image, showing more of the scene.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- run with: To take and work with an idea, plan as your own
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- make waves: To cause problems or difficulties.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- cold shoulder: To deliberately ignore someone.
- off guard: In a vulnerable state; not alert or cautious.
- with open arms: In a very welcoming way; with great enthusiasm and affection.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- to scale: In proportion; maintaining accurate relative dimensions.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- fishing for: Currently trying to get attention or praise from other people.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- to order: To give an instruction or command.
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- neutral: Something with pH value of 7
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- path: Method of living leading to a particular result
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
- seek: To ask someone for help
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- prophecy: Statement that something will happen in the future
- performance: Act of doing something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- leave: To go away from; depart
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- feedback: A response or opinion, about a service, etc.
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
- affiliation: Social, educational or business relationship
- leadership: Quality of being able to guide or influence others
- micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
- fulfil: To finish or provide something successfully
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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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The Top 1% Don’t Leave This to Chance (3 Habits to Adopt Now)
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