Vocabulary
- in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
- in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
- past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
- see past: To overlook flaws or errors and accept.
- walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
- face of adversity: The ability to remain strong and determined when faced with difficulties or challenges.
- stack up: To compare with something else; measure up.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- sit back: To relax and take it easy.
- revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
- man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
- next to: Being located along side another
- tip of the iceberg: A small visible part of a much larger problem.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
- up until now: Until the present time; so far.
- for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- important: Having power or authority
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- line: Border that divides two places or regions
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
- bad: Not good; wrong
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
- road: Long piece of hard land for cars to travel on
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
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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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