Vocabulary
- tit for tat: An equivalent given in return; retaliation.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in competition: Taking part in a contest or rivalry.
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- lead to: To result in some action
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- recovery from: The process of regaining health or strength after an illness or injury.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
- owing to: Due to
- in effect: In reality; in practice; virtually
- for fear of: Because of anxiety or apprehension that something undesirable might happen.
- back away: To stop being involved with, as through fear
- live and let live: Accept others' opinions and lifestyles without interference.
- soldier on: To continue despite suffering
- virtuous circle: A recurring cycle of events where each event positively influences the next, leading to continuous improvement.
- strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- competition: Fighting against others to win something
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- agent: Chemical with the power to make chemical reactions
- tit: Slang name for a woman's breast
- opponent: Person who opposes an idea or plan; enemy
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- animal: A living creature that is not a plant or person
- cooperation: Working together to get something done
- retaliation: Revenge for something harmful or wrong
- behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- forgive: To stop blaming someone for guilt, mistake
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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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