Vocabulary
- in terms of
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- city center: The central part of a city, especially the main business or commercial area.
- such as: For example; like
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in light of: Because of; considering
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- light switches: A switch used to turn lights on or off.
- above ground: Located on or higher than the earth's surface.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- phase in: To start using or doing things gradually
- in all likelihood: Very probably; almost certainly.
- park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- allow for: To take into consideration
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- feed off: To eat a particular food, especially one that is only available in small quantities.
- provided with: Past tense of providing; supplied or equipped someone with something.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- on site: At the location of a particular activity or project.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
- around town: In the local area or vicinity.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- shapes and sizes: A wide variety of forms and dimensions.
- regardless of
- in any case: Whatever happens; regardless of what has happened or may happen.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- factory: Building where things are made
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- park: Person's name
- sea: Very large group of people, similar-looking things
- name: What something or someone is called
- finished: To use or consume all of something
- housing: To give someone a place to live
- easily: Clearly; without doubt; certainly
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- farm: Land used for growing crops or raising animals
- begin: To do the first part of an action; to start
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- underground: (Being or living) under the surface of the earth
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- building: To establish e.g. a reputation, over time
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- large: Big; of great size; broad, tall, wide, or fat
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
- main: Most important; most often used
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
- efficient: Able to produce results without waste
- network: Group of computers connected to each other
- rail: To complain or object forcefully
- initial: First letter of your given name
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- freeze: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
- central: Being in the middle
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- corridor: Passageway between rooms in a buildings
- industrial: Concerning making things in factories
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- construction: Act of building something; thing that is built
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
- structural: Concerning or caused by structure
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- decade: Period of 10 years
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- completion: Point at which something is finished or achieved
- renewable: Being able to be replaced naturally
- consumption: The act of buying and using products
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- undertake: To begin; attempt; take on responsibility for
- pyramid: Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
- settlement: Official agreement that ends an argument
- comprise: To be made up of (different parts)
- fund: To supply money for something
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- mega: Big; great; large; impressive
- driverless: Not having or needing a driver; self-driving.
- coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
- metropolis: Very large and important city
- ingenious: Very good at making things or solving problems
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
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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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