Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- intellectual property: Creations of the mind, such as inventions; literary and artistic works; designs; and symbols, names and images used in commerce.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- per year: For each year; annually.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- tally up: To calculate or add up a total.
- white collar: Relating to the work done in an office or other professional environment.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- down with: Suffering from an illness.
- deal with
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- out of work
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- at least: As a minimum
- going on: To continue doing something
- buy up: To buy all of something for sale
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- stand up to: To resist or fight someone who is being aggressive
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
- after dinner: Following the meal of dinner.
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- coming out with: To go out with someone on a date
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
- crack down: To act forcefully in order to reduce crime, etc.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- good bit: A significant amount or portion.
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- all along: From the beginning; all the time.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- labor union: An organized association of workers, often in a trade or profession, formed to protect and further their rights and interests.
- go to prison: To be incarcerated in a penal institution as a consequence of committing a crime.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- knock out: To hit and make unconscious
- flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
- turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
- at the hands of: By the agency or through the actions of.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
- crystal clear: Extremely clear and easy to understand.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- energy sources: Materials or processes that can produce energy.
- solar cells: Photovoltaic cells that convert sunlight into electricity.
- at its peak: At the highest point of achievement, intensity, or development.
- in a heartbeat: Immediately; without hesitation.
- feeding frenzy: A state of intense aggressive activity or excitement.
- lead to: To result in some action
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- on the door: Situated on the surface or part of a door.
- in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
- check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
- kill me: An exaggerated expression of frustration or annoyance.
- picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- turn on
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- fall out
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- under the counter: Sold secretly and illegally without official approval.
- just exactly: Precisely; exactly right.
- case by case: Considering each case individually, rather than applying a general rule.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in flames: Burning fiercely
- stock up: To accumulate a supply of something.
- regardless of
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- hot air: Meaningless or exaggerated talk; empty rhetoric.
- in the absence of: When someone or something is not present or available.
- put under: To administer an anaesthetic to someone.
- sure up: To strengthen or reinforce something to make it secure.
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- bring about: To cause to happen
- to some extent: Partially; not completely.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- the best jobs: The most desirable or advantageous occupations, typically characterized by high pay, good benefits, and positive work-life balance.
- in terms of
- drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
- amounted to: To have reached a total of; to be equal to.
- to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
- on demand: Whenever requested or needed.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- have it both ways: To try to enjoy two opposing things at the same time.
- two-way street: A situation or relationship involving reciprocal action or obligation.
- catch on: To become popular; start to be used
- on fire: Very successful or popular
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- with respect to: In relation to; regarding.
- suffer from: To experience pain or distress; to be badly affected by.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- get up off: To rise from a seated or lying position on something.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- intellectual: connected with or using a person’s ability to think in a logical way and understand things
- advantage: Thing making the chance of success higher
- property: Particular quality that someone or something has
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- military: Army or armed forces
- democratic: (Of government) giving the people power, a vote
- association: Organization of people with the same interest
- shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
- responsibility: Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
- communist: Believer in communism
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- profit: Benefit from doing something
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- rapidly: With great speed; quickly
- organization: Group of people with a particular purpose
- policy: Document stating terms of an insurance agreement
- concerned: To be about a particular topic
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- product: Item that can be bought
- difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- greed: Wanting too much of something
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
- cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- entry: Act of entering a room, building, party
- pollution: Dangerous substances released into an environment
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- republican: Supporter of the conservative US political party
- offshore: (Of tax avoidance schemes) not in your country
- multinational: Involving many countries
- mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
- coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
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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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