Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- in print: Available for sale in book form
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- best of both worlds: A situation combining two desirable but usually separate features.
- go on: To continue doing something
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- bring about: To cause to happen
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- reproductive health: The health of the reproductive systems and their functions and processes.
- in the making: Developing or being made; in the process of becoming something.
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- immensely: Very much; greatly; a lot
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- degree: Amount or extent of something
- expose: To make visible, without covering or protection
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- broad: General; not detailed
- intrigue: To make someone interested or curious
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- person: Man, woman or child
- business: A company formed for making profit
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
- scholarship: Work of learning, studying, acquiring knowledge
- idle: (Of engine) to be running but not moving the car
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- unbelievable: Being very hard to believe; very great
- undergraduate: A college student studying for their first degree
- bootstrap: Laces of a boot
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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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VoiceTube posted on 2013/05/11Ever wondered how Microsoft became a giant? Dive into an exclusive interview with Bill Gates himself, where you'll hear the incredible origin story of Microsoft and the personal computing revolution! You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary related to business and technology, making it a fantastic way to boost your English while learning about tech history.
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