Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- such as: For example; like
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- close up: A photograph or film shot taken of a subject at close range.
- aside from
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- help out: To assist someone
- cave in: To give in to pressure
- follow suit: To do the same thing that someone else has done
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- year: Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
- suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
- marriage: Relationship between a husband and a wife
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- terror: Use of violent acts to make people afraid
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
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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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