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- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- pack in: To decide to stop doing something
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- lead to: To result in some action
- bow down: To submit to someone or something; to show respect or obedience.
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- call: A order or request for action
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- stem: Long thin central part of a plant, bearing leaves
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- discover: To find something new that was not known before
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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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