Vocabulary
- drowsy driving: Operating a motor vehicle while being impaired by fatigue or sleepiness.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at least: As a minimum
- asleep at the wheel: Failing to pay proper attention or be responsible.
- at the wheel: In control of driving a vehicle.
- cancel out: To neutralize or negate the effect of something else.
- come along: To go with someone who takes the lead
- have to: Must do
- on the whole: Considering everything; generally.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
- alert: Being aware and able to respond quickly
- legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- respiratory: (Medical) concerning breathing
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- bad: Not good; wrong
- belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
- seat: To have seats available for a number of 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
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