Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at least: As a minimum
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- going on: To continue doing something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in terms of
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- check out
- in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- work out
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- sit down: To take a seat
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- turn off
- at the moment: At this time; now
- push through: To continue with a plan or activity despite difficulties or opposition.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- walking the dog: To take a dog for a walk.
- live for: To consider something the most important thing in your life; to find purpose or great pleasure in something.
- in the trenches: Engaged directly and actively in difficult work or conflict.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- hop into: To quickly get into a vehicle.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- for the fun of it: Doing something simply for enjoyment or amusement.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- from memory: Using only your memory without any help or notes.
- of the essence: Absolutely necessary or vital.
- in isolation: Separately from other people or things; alone.
- tee off: To hit a golf ball off tee
- got to: To arrive at some place
- near and dear: Very important and loved; cherished.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- first off: To begin with; firstly.
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- call up: To require someone to join the army
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
- on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
- check on: To check that things are OK, correct
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
- natural talent: An innate or inborn aptitude or skill.
- suck in: To inhale or draw something into the mouth or lungs.
- on a daily basis: Happening every day.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- taper off: To diminish or reduce gradually.
- regardless of
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- ass out: To eject someone forcibly from a place.
- for the sake of: For the purpose of; in the interest of.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- for want of: Because of a lack or absence of something necessary.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- tap on: To touch someone or something gently and usually repeatedly, often to attract attention.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- cash in: To sell asset to get money back
- hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- put across: To communicate (ideas) effectively
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- go on: To continue doing something
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- fully operational: Completely functioning and ready for use.
- up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
- pop on: To quickly put on (clothing).
- featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- good: Proper, appropriate or right
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- business: A company formed for making profit
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- immersion: Complete mental attention, e.g. when reading
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
- level: Specific height of something
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- skill: Ability to do something well
- acquisition: Process of acquiring; thing that is acquired
- rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
- guitar: Stringed instrument played with the fingers
- golf: Game played to hit a ball into a hole with a stick
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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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