Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- recorded history: The period of time for which written records exist.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- go on: To continue doing something
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- bring out: To formally introduce a girl/ woman to society
- on behalf of: As the representative of someone
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- have to: Must do
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in the money: To have gained or to possess a lot of money; profitable.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- going on: To continue doing something
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- left out: To forget; omit
- check out
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- climate: Typical weather conditions in a particular place
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- conservative: (Of an estimate, price) set fairly low
- progressive: Believing in modern ideas about social change
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- liberal: Someone who is open-minded and favors progress
- big: Popular
- award: To give a prize for doing something well
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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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