Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- partner: One you have a business/personal relationship with
- mundane: Being ordinary and therefore boring
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- exchange: Sharing/directing a look, etc. at someone else
- test: To be given a medical examination
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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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