Vocabulary
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- flare up: To suddenly worsen or become more intense (of a medical condition).
- look beyond: To consider the future and what might happen.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- might well: Used to indicate a good possibility or likelihood.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- privilege: Advantage or right given to only certain people
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- anxious: Afraid of what may happen; worried and nervous
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- bump: To bounce along over a rough surface
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- big: Popular
- weakness: Fault or bad quality preventing success
- weak: Not having a strong character
- tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
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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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