Vocabulary
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- earn it: To deserve something as a result of one's actions or efforts.
- break the bank: To cost too much money; to use up all of one's savings.
- pull into: To drive a vehicle off a road and onto a different surface or into a specific location.
- hang about: To spend time with someone
- as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
- on the move: Traveling or going from place to place.
- in total: Completely; with everything added together.
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- have to: Must do
- show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
- brighten up: To become more cheerful or lively.
- a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- for instance: As an example.
- shoot up: To increase rapidly and suddenly.
- in the shadow of: Close to and influenced or dominated by something else.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- in a box: Contained or confined inside a box or small space.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- on the horizon: About to happen; approaching.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- century: Period of 100 years
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- romantic: Relating to courtship or love
- town: Small city
- city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
- stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
- art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
- enjoy: To take pleasure in something
- tower: Tall, narrow building
- Europe: A continent including Germany, France and Spain
- church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
- river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
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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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