Vocabulary
- give a lecture: To deliver a formal talk on a subject to an audience.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- on cloud nine
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- under the influence: Affected by alcohol or drugs to the extent that mental and physical control is markedly diminished.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- out of the window: To be discarded or no longer applicable or relevant.
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- stare: To look at someone or something for a long time
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- sheet: Piece of cloth you put on the bed to sleep on
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- name: What something or someone is called
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- gaze: Direction you are looking
- weather: Whether it is raining, sunny, cold etc. outside
- young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
- cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
- sky: The place where we see clouds above us
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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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