Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- have to: Must do
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- back to normal: Returned to the usual or expected state or condition.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- under the microscope: Being examined very carefully or in great detail.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- six times: Multiplied by six; a factor of six.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- advanced stage: A late point in the progression or development of something, often implying seriousness or difficulty.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- strip out: To remove or take away something that is not necessary or wanted.
- beat back: To repel or drive back an attacking force.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- in red: Marked or written using the colour red.
- in the black: Operating with a profit; not in debt.
- certain foods: Specific types of food, often referring to those with particular characteristics or effects.
- check out
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- in the pipeline: Currently being developed or planned.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- obesity: State of being so fat it can harm your health
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- treatment: Medicine or method to make someone healthier
- weight: How heavy something is
- percent: One one-hundredth of a whole; the symbol %
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
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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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