Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- lead to: To result in some action
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- going on: To continue doing something
- spill out: To flow or empty out, often in large quantities or in a disorderly manner.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- breed: Kind of / sort of
- body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- resistance: Force that stops or slows movement of something
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
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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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