Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- at the moment: At this time; now
- sweeten the deal: To make an offer or agreement more attractive or appealing.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
- in a row: One after another without a break.
- deal to: To give or inflict something, often harm or punishment.
- against you: In opposition to you.
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- stroke of luck: A sudden and unexpected piece of good fortune.
- by the book: According to the rules; strictly
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- point: An item to be discussed
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- chance: The way something happens without planning
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- value: Importance you attach to something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- gut: To destroy the inside of a building , e.g. by fire
- stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
- put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- gain: To increase in something, such as weight
- rational: Able to think clearly
- stack: A large number or amount of something
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- weight: How heavy something is
- intensely: In a manner that is very strong or extreme
- repeat: Action that is done again
- audible: Capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- loss: Friend, family, or other loved person's death
- astrology: Study of how the stars influence human lives
- aversion: Strong feeling of dislike
- aggregate: A sum total amount of something
- funding: To supply money for something
- astronomy: Study of stars and other bodies in space
- objectively: In an open-minded way; without prejudice
- casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
- favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
- flipping: To turn your body in the air, as in gymnastics
- gambling: Act of betting money on events
- allegory: Expression of symbolic fictional figures, actions
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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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