Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
- pulled off: To manage to succeed
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for best: An expression meaning ‘it is better to’ or ‘to do something for the best outcome’.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- around the corner: Very near; close by.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as you please: Used to indicate freedom of choice or preference.
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- slow burn: A gradual increase of anger or tension over time.
- on a mission: Having a clear and important goal or purpose.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- in terms of
- over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- go on: To continue doing something
- joke around: To tease or play pranks; to act in a playful or silly way.
- in addition to: Besides; as well as
- feel for: To have sympathy for someone; to empathize with someone's situation.
- stick it to: To defeat someone, especially someone who is arrogant or powerful.
- odd one out: A person or thing different from the rest.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- hell yeah: An enthusiastic expression of agreement or approval.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- out of the box: Thinking in an original or creative way.
- in the heat of the moment: Acting impulsively due to intense emotion or pressure.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- cut off: To end a process, e.g. a phone call
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- tear up: To cause someone much grief
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- change over: To switch from one thing to another.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- in conclusion: Used to indicate a summary or final point.
- come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
- without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- check out
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- compelling: To force someone to do something
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- vague: Not clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- pleasant: Causing a good feeling
- spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
- performance: Act of doing something
- phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- relate: To demonstrate a logical relationship between
- uplifting: Rise of something
- ton: Unit of weight; 907 kilograms (US); 1016 (UK)
- violence: Strong physical force of nature
- personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
- wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
- quirky: Odd or unusual; strange
- animation: The process of creating moving images using drawings, computer graphics, or other techniques.
- comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
- personal: Done by or to a particular person; individual
- amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- person: Man, woman or child
- captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- predictable: Capable of being guessed before it happens
- great: Very good; better than before
- interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- land: Region or country
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
- hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- ridge: Edge where two leaning surfaces meet
- depress: To make someone feel sad or miserable
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- superb: Extremely good
- soundtrack: The songs connected to a movie
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
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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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