Vocabulary
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- full scholarship: An award that covers all expenses, including tuition, fees, and living costs.
- television station: A broadcasting station for television programs.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- aside from
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- in terms of
- on the air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- help: To act to enable a person to do something; assist
- host: Mass; a great number
- talk: Style of speaking
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
- format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
- influential: Having the power to cause change; having influence
- debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
- youth: Being young; time when you are young
- magazine: Part of a gun used for holding bullet
- woman: Adult female human being
- news: Broadcast on radio or TV about recent events
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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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Oprah Winfrey Biography: Life and Career
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