Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- hop off: To get off or descend from a vehicle or object quickly or casually.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
- laid back
- bounce into: To collide with someone or something by accident.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- hop: Dance party
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- bay: Part of an ocean or lake partly surrounded by land
- island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
- nearby: Close to where you are
- north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
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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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