Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- have to: Must do
- work out
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- smash up: To violently destroy or break something into pieces.
- from home: Working or operating from one's residence.
- run of the mill: Ordinary, average, or common; not special or unique.
- novel experience: A new and unusual experience.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- upper body: The part of the body above the waist, including the chest, back, shoulders, and arms.
- time of your life: An experience that is extremely enjoyable and memorable.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- mellow out: To relax and become less stressed or agitated.
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- head out: To leave a place; depart
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- alternative: Something different you can choose
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
- urge: A strong desire for something
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- fancy: To want to have or do something; feel like
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- frankly: Speaking honestly and directly
- drain: Hole or pipe that water, waste etc. flows into
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- destructive: Causing a very large amount of damage
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- competitive: Being strongly driven to win or be better than
- ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- leave: To go away from; depart
- waste: To kill or severely harm someone
- stressful: Worrying; causing tension
- aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
- frustrate: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- smash: Accident involving vehicles
- destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
- pure: Not mixed with anything else
- mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- great: Very good; better than before
- dispel: To make fear, an idea etc. go away
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- psychiatrist: Doctor who treats psychological disorders
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- believe: To think or accept that something is true
- let: To allow someone to do something
- primal: Existing from the beginning of known time
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- long: Person's name
- demolition: Act or state of being destroyed or torn down
- purification: Act of removing unwanted substances
- neurologist: Doctor specializing in the nervous system
- psychoanalysis: Analysis of the mind or mental state
- civilize: To teach people how to behave properly
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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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