Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- at least: As a minimum
- such as: For example; like
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- cut down: To reduce your use of something
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- cheat on: To be sexually unfaithful to one's partner.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- end in: To have something as the final result.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- got to: To arrive at some place
- work out
- first three: The initial three items or elements in a series or sequence.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- ahead of the curve: Being more advanced or knowledgeable than others.
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- content: Being happy or satisfied
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
- amount: Quantity of something
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- huge: Very very large
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- proactive: Acting to head off anticipated future problems
- important: Having power or authority
- mission: A task or role someone is given to do
- diagnose: To determine the cause of an illness or problem
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- basic: At the most important or easiest (beginner) level
- attentive: Thoughtful and considerate
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- synergy: Increased effectiveness from working together
- reactive: Easily reacting to; responsive
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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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