Vocabulary
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- kick off: To start a football match.
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
- follow through: To fulfill a promise
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- regardless of
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
- at least: As a minimum
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
- studio: Place for painting, broadcasting, etc.
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
- movie: Motion picture; film
- America: The United States of America; North America and/or South America
- unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
- banner: Cloth upon which is written a message
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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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