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- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- at our disposal: Available for us to use whenever or however we wish.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- have to: Must do
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at least: As a minimum
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- dioxide: An oxide containing two oxides per molecule
- emission: A substance (e.g. gas) released into the air
- drought: Long period of dry weather
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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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