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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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Walter Isaacson on what he calls 'The Greatest Sentence Ever Written'
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/25Walter Isaacson, author of "The Greatest Sentence Ever Written," dives deep into the Declaration of Independence's most powerful line and its enduring meaning. You'll explore the inspiring ideals behind "all men are created equal" and how this foundational sentence continues to shape the American narrative, even with its inherent contradictions. This is a fantastic chance to boost your understanding of American history and pick up some thought-provoking vocabulary!
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