Vocabulary
- capillary action: The ability of a liquid to flow in narrow spaces without the assistance of, or even in opposition to, external forces like gravity.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- have to: Must do
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- set up
- shoot off: To fire a gun or weapon.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- plate: Flat dish used for eating or serving food
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- small: Little in size; not big
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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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