Vocabulary
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- work out
- read up: To spend time trying to find out about something so that you know more about it.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- bowl up: To roll a bowling ball to knock down pins in bowling.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- in one bite: To consume or do something all at once.
- in half: Divided into two equal parts.
- main dish: The primary dish of a meal.
- from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- consider: To think carefully about something
- practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- roughly: Approximately; (of numbers) about; around
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- inappropriate: Not appropriate or suitable for a situation
- allergic: Of or having a reaction to an allergy
- blow: To move something using air
- sniff: To detect something, e.g. a potential problem
- thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- occasional: Not happening often; irregular; rare
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- frequently: Often; regularly
- dip: To decrease or lower temporarily
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
- poke: To give a push, thrust, or jab
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- bend: To become curved or no longer straight
- leave: To go away from; depart
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- shove: To roughly push someone or something away
- conserve: To save or protect something
- picky: Careful about deciding on things; hard to please
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- occurrence: Specific instance of something happening
- slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
- conveyor: Person who conveys (carries or transmits)
- sanitary: Designed to keep things clean to prevent disease
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- main: Most important; most often used
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- snort: To force air noisily through the nose
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- outdate: To be older than
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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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