Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- at least: As a minimum
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- have to: Must do
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- close call: A situation in which something bad almost happens; a narrow escape.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
- to the max: To the greatest possible extent or degree.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- address: Exact street location of a place
- plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
- offensive: Causing displeasure or anger
- stale: (E.g. of bread) not fresh
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- prank: Trick performed to make people look foolish
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- couch: To formulate in a particular style or language
- roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- critic: Person who judges (e.g. art) and gives opinions
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- shot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- suspend: To hang something or someone from something
- fury: Rage; violent anger
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- truth: Real facts about something
- principal: Leading person in a group of musicians or dancers
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- cop: Slang for police officer
- amusing: To make someone laugh by entertaining them
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- politically: In connection with government, elections etc.
- clown: Performer in funny clothes who makes people laugh
- suspension: Liquid in which fine particles are suspended
- guest: Person invited to visit or stay in someone's home
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- dead: Not alive
- trio: Three of something, e.g. musicians
- incorrect: Being wrong or inaccurate
- gag: To cover someone's mouth so they cannot speak
- cartoon: Drawing or illustration meant to make you laugh
- poo: Feces
- crossover: The use of a new style (especially in pop music)
- snowball: Ball of snow you throw at each other
- jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
- longtime: Concerning for a long duration
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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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