Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- in prison: Confined in a prison; incarcerated.
- on record: Formally and publicly stated
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- wash up: To clean the plates, bowls and cups after eating
- take it easy
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- out of a job: Without employment; having lost one's job.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- little man: A man of short stature.
- in shape: In good physical condition; fit.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- cut out: To leave out of something, e.g. a social event
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- green screen: A background consisting of a green screen, used to add visual effects in post-production.
- a few moments: A short period of time
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- elite: The richest, most powerful, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- psychologist: An expert who studies the mind and behavior
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
- afford: To make available, to provide
- conduct: Your behavior
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
- address: Exact street location of a place
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
- snore: To make a loud noise while sleeping
- due: When something is required or expected
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- depict: To represent or describe something using words
- desirable: Being wanted; worth try to get
- consecutive: Following one after the other in order
- adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
- evaporate: To pass off or away; to disappear
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- conclude: To finish or cause to finish; end
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- college: School or educational institution for adults
- coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- university: High-level educational institution; college
- loud: Being very bright with colors, clothes etc.
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
- embassy: Building where an ambassador works
- inch: 1/12th of a foot (2.54 centimeters)
- charitable: Concerning helping people who are sick or poor
- venom: Poison, e.g. one produced by plant or animal
- bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- rubble: Rough, broken stones from destroyed building
- need: To be unable to manage without something; require
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- perfectionism: Belief that only something perfect is acceptable
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- call: A order or request for action
- scorpion: Insect with long taim and a poisonous sting
- catchphrase: Favorite saying of a sect or political group
- recoil: To quickly move away from something shocking
- badger: Small forest animal with thick black and white fur
- earthquake: Heavy shaking of the ground due to natural forces
- trademark: Legal symbol proving ownership of product, etc.
- lever: A handle that one pulls to operate a machine
- clan: Group of related families or people
- jellyfish: Soft-bodied sea animal, as with stinging tentacles
- plagiarism: Copying the work of others pretending it's yours
- shark: Person who lends money at unfair rates of interest
- bubbly: Full of bubbles, like a soda
- jasmine: Plant producing flowers and a sweet smell
- cuckoo: Bird that lays its eggs in the nest of other birds
- gatherer: Person who collects wild food in order to eat
- licensing: To give official permission to do something
- gamer: Person playing a game to a set of rules
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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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