Vocabulary
- jut out: To extend outward beyond a main surface or line.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
- after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- strike: To hit something
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
- cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
- vivid: Having very clear details and seeming to be real
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
- fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
- remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
- leap: To enter or start something eagerly
- parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
- thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
- hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
- terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- soak: To make something completely wet
- stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
- marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
- flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- livestock: Any animals kept for use or profit
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- ache: To want something very badly
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- unwind: To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- area: Amount of measured space
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- gondola: Flat-bottomed freight car with sides but no roof
- hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
- climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
- coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
- gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
- nickname: Name given by friends or family
- alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
- skyline: Outline of objects seen against the sky
- ling: Long bodied marine fish
- coronet: Small crown, e.g. worn by a peer or peeress
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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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