Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- going on: To continue doing something
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- at least: As a minimum
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- deep: Complex and important
- hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
- satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
- glow: Pink color in the face, e.g. from exercise/emotion
- Pacific: Relating to or bordering the Pacific Ocean
- floor: Large area used for a particular purpose
- ocean: Large body of salt water; a large sea
- whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
- salt: Natural white crystal used to flavor food
- blue: Color of the clear sky
- lonely: Sad because apart from other people
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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
A2 Elementary
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