Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- anything goes: There are no rules or restrictions; anything is acceptable or possible.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- take a back seat: To accept a less active or less important role.
- in bad taste: Offensive or inappropriate according to social norms.
- go around: (Of news, gossip) to be known; circulate
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- important: Having power or authority
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- trauma: A very severe or upsetting experience
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- bad: Not good; wrong
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
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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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