Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- going on: To continue doing something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- such as: For example; like
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- slap on the wrist: A mild or lenient punishment or warning.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- per year: For each year; annually.
- go on: To continue doing something
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- arrive at: To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.
- watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- rate it: To give something a score or evaluation based on its quality or merit.
- at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
- after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
- clean up after: To tidy or remove mess left by oneself or others.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- spy on: To secretly watch someone in order to gather information about them.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- bad blood: Feelings of hate between people because of arguments or things that happened in the past.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- kid on: To joke or tease someone or pretend something is not true.
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- in a vacuum: Existing or considered without relation to other things; isolated from outside influences.
- wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
- from the top: From the beginning.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- old school: Traditional or old-fashioned in style, behavior, or attitude.
- in comparison: When compared to something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come by: To become the owner of something, e.g. by accident
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- pay off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in exchange for: Given or done as an equivalent or substitute for.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in the business of: Engaged in a particular commercial activity or profession.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- pull down: To destroy an old building; demolish
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- vote in: To elect someone into a position by voting.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- cut corners: To do something badly in order to save money or effort.
- put away: To put things in a closet, etc.; tidy up
- straighten out: To resolve a problem or difficulty; to clarify a misunderstanding.
- the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- lock up: To imprison someone.
- in areas: Located or occurring within specific regions or locations.
- off the charts: Extremely high or impressive; beyond normal measurement or scale.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
- for the benefit: In order to help or be useful to someone or something.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- see to: To attend to; take care of
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
- move into: To start living in a new house or building
- turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
- quite simply: In a clear and straightforward manner; without complication.
- flatten out: To become level or less steep.
- start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on the brink of: Very near to experiencing something, usually something unpleasant.
- call upon: To make demands on; order/require from someone
- at fault: Responsible for something negative or undesirable; deserving blame.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- in terms of
- for all the world: In every respect; exactly like something or someone.
- take a survey: To participate in a survey by answering questions.
- for instance: As an example.
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- carry out
- in charge: To be responsible for
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
- in the space of: Within a certain period of time.
- ramp up: To increase the level or amount of something sharply.
- testing ground: A place or situation where something new is tested.
- spread out: To extend or stretch over a large area.
- medical center: A facility providing comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
- golf clubs: A set of specialized sticks used to hit a golf ball.
- for nothing: Without payment or reward; to no purpose or effect; in vain
- climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- save up: To gradually collect money by saving.
- on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
- strike out: To not hit the ball when playing baseball
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- as anything: Used to emphasize intensity or degree of a quality or action.
- at least: As a minimum
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- sweat off: To lose something, such as weight, by sweating.
- evidence of: Facts, objects, or signs that make you believe that something is true.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- resource: Something that can be used profitably; asset
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
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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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