Vocabulary
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- raw fish: Fish that has not been cooked.
- fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- have to: Must do
- run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
- check out
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- person: Man, woman or child
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- upset: (Of stomach, etc.) not functioning well; sick
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- eat: To put food in your mouth
- nice: Being attractive or of high quality or value
- fork: To divide or separate into two branches
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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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