Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- at least: As a minimum
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- in terms of
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- regardless of
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in length: Relating to the measurement of something from end to end.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
- in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- straight shot: A direct route or path.
- suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
- pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
- page out: Send a message via pager to someone.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
- at a minimum: At the very least; the lowest possible number or amount.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- going on: To continue doing something
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
- light switches: A switch used to turn lights on or off.
- in operation: Currently working or functioning as intended.
- rise above: To overcome or surmount a difficult situation or challenge.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- under construction
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- pump out: To remove liquid from somewhere using a pump.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- drive in: To enter a place or area by driving a vehicle.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- spring up: To appear or develop quickly and suddenly.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- put into action: To start using a plan or method.
- in charge: To be responsible for
- set up
- lift off: To take off vertically, as a rocket or helicopter.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- by itself: Alone; without help or assistance.
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- upwards of: More than; at least.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- stay up: To not go to bed until late
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- long: Person's name
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- big: Popular
- car: A vehicle with wheels and engine to carry people
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- building: To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
- oil: A liquid used for frying foods
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- plan: Drawing of how something should be done or made
- cost: A loss or damage occurring when meeting a goal
- capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- history: Established pattern or record
- electricity: Energy generated positive and negative charges
- canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- mile: Unit of distance; 1.6 kilometers
- connect: To associate a thing with something else
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- central: Being in the middle
- environmental: Of the natural world of plants and animals
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- total: Whole number or amount of something
- afford: To make available, to provide
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
- ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- expansion: Making or becoming larger
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- steel: Very strong or determined character in a person
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- major: High-ranking officer in the army
- decade: Period of 10 years
- corridor: Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- reactor: Device to control nuclear energy as a power source
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- corrupt: To persuade someone to act illegal or immorally
- staggering: Causing amazement; unbelievable
- renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- sustainable: Capable of continuing for a long time
- acre: An area of land 64m by 64m (4046.8 sq. m....)
- fusion: Combining various things to make something new
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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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