Vocabulary
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the presence of: While someone or something else is present.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- die down: To lose strength
- burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
- going on: To continue doing something
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- insight: Power to understand people and things very well
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- stumble: Failing to do something well, e.g. giving a speech
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- performance: Act of doing something
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- hell: Any place of pain and suffering
- terrifying: Extremely frightening
- costume: Special clothes, e.g. clothes for acting in a film
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- hesitant: Pausing because unsure or reluctant to act
- demonstration: Open showing of emotion
- futuristic: Concerning futurism
- relieve: To make less boring by making some change
- leave: To go away from; depart
- pilgrimage: Journey to a sacred place
- spill: Accident when someone falls
- sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- cult: Small extreme religious group
- ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
- reminiscent: Suggestive of; tending to remind you of
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- fleet: Group of ships under one commander
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- drench: To make someone or something extremely wet
- overwhelmingly: So it cannot be resisted
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- ostrich: Very large bird that cannot fly, with a long neck
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- happen: To take place or occur
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- plane: An airplane
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- dosage: Measured amount of medicine or drug
- disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- soldier: Person working in an army to fight
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- fanatic: Person who is very passionate about an activity
- fizzy: (Of a drink) hissing and bubbling
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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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Yummy Japan posted on 2015/10/16Get ready for a wild ride through Tokyo's Shinjuku district with this look at the incredible Robot Restaurant! You'll dive into a neon-drenched spectacle of animatronic robots and dazzling cabaret performances, perfect for boosting your cultural knowledge and picking up practical travel phrases.
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