Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at least: As a minimum
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- kick the habit: To stop doing something that is a habit, especially something bad or harmful.
- have to: Must do
- bad idea: An unwise or imprudent course of action.
- such as: For example; like
- for instance: As an example.
- reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
- breaks down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- prevent: To stop something from happening or existing
- due: When something is required or expected
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- addiction: Lack of control the overuse of something e.g. drugs
- daily: Happening every day
- bad: Not good; wrong
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- health: (Person, company) being in a good condition; well
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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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