Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- on to: Toward something; forward
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- play in: To participate or compete in a game or competition.
- press down: To apply pressure to something with a pushing motion.
- speed up: To move more quickly
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- break out
- run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- go on: To continue doing something
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- get between: To just do well enough to pass, e.g. a course
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- print out: To produce a paper copy of a document from a computer.
- in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
- block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- in difficulty: In trouble or facing hardship.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- very top: The highest point or part of something.
- clear away: To take plates away from a table after a meal
- lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- fall apart: To suffer a nervous breakdown
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- aside from
- break away: To escape from a situation suddenly
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- diet coke: A sugar-free version of Coca-Cola.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- break into: To start suddenly (crying, panicking, etc.)
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- at least: As a minimum
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
- go: To attend or be at a place
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- point: An item to be discussed
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- string: To tie or connect things together with a thread
- core: To take out the central section of a fruit
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
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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
A2 Elementary
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