Vocabulary
- common ancestor: An ancestor that two or more species have in common and from which they both evolved.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- from a distance: Not close; far away.
- well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- work out
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- long for: To have a strong desire or yearning for something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- live: To be alive
- ancestor: A person from your family that lived in the past
- evolve: To develop certain features
- related: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- land: Region or country
- evolutionary: Concerning gradual change over time
- evolution: Theory that living things change over time
- hip: The upper part of Leg
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- mammal: Animal which drinks milk from its mother
- volunteer: Working willingly without pay to help others
- anatomy: Scientific study of the structure of (human) body
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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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