Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- up the wall: Extremely annoyed or frustrated.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
- barely: Only just; just possible
- delicate: Easily broken or damaged
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
- epic: Going on for a long time; awe-inspiring
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- premature: Happening before the natural or desired time
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
- mate: A friend who you work, live, or go to school with
- comfortable: Having more than enough e.g. money for your needs
- splash: To throw water or liquids in many directions
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- stab: To strike a blow with a knife, as to kill someone
- damage: Physical harm that is done to something
- poop: Feces
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- part: Division of a book
- gasp: To take a short quick breath because of surprise
- artifact: Object made by humans, e.g. ancient tool
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- evil: Act considered morally bad
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- shoot: To kick or throw a ball at a goal
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- wiggle: To move from side to side with short fast movement
- yell: A sudden loud cry or shout
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- hive: Place that has a lot of activity in it
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- advise: To suggest what would be helpful
- scum: Layer of unpleasant stuff forming on top of liquid
- exciting: To cause a reaction; make active
- crocodile: Large meat-eating reptile that can swim
- bidding: To propose an amount you want to pay for something
- wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
- boomerang: Curved piece of wood thrown as a weapon
- superman: Person with great powers and abilities
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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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