Vocabulary
- walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- even once: At least one time; even a single time.
- at random
- turn into: To change to become something else
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- set up
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- at the most: No more than; maximum amount or degree.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
- device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
- spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- neutral: Something with pH value of 7
- drone: A remote controlled flying device
- tap: To access a liquid (e.g. in a tree) through a hole
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- household: Being in everyday use; common
- name: What something or someone is called
- dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- laptop: Portable computer small enough to use on your lap
- watch: To keep in check, manage, or control something
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- heal: To recover from or forget a bad experience
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- seemingly: Appearing to be but may not actually be; probably
- ban: To make something illegal or not allowed
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- savvy: Wise; Not easily fooled; Street smart
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- crappy: Impolite term for not good, worthless
- imaginary: Not real; existing only in your imagination
- prestige: High respect and status, as from being successful
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- eternity: A very long time; forever
- modify: To make minor change to something
- phone: To talk to someone using a telephone
- icon: Small image on a computer screen
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- hatch: To be born or come out from an egg
- harmless: Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- lock: To become fixed in place and hard to move
- disappointed: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
- warn: To tell someone about possible danger
- microwave: Cooking appliance using electromagnetic waves
- install: To set up equipment so that it is ready to use
- warranty: Promise to repair a product that was purchased
- menu: List of dishes available at a restaurant
- app: Small applications for smartphones
- gps: GPS is an acronym
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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
A2 Elementary
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