Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- fend off: To defend and keep (threats) at distance
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- pop up: To appear suddenly.
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- drown out: To prevent a sound from being heard by making a louder noise.
- write down: To record in writing
- whip out
- got to: To arrive at some place
- humanly possible: Within the limits of what a person can achieve.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- have to: Must do
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- go for it: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
- inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- motivated: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- consistently: In a manner that is the same almost every time
- frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- witness: To see the signing of an official document
- notorious: Being famous or publicly known for something bad
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- vivid: Having very clear details and seeming to be real
- envision: To imagine or picture in your mind
- buck: To resist or go against the trend
- mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- whip: To defeat thoroughly or easily
- brick: Baked clay block used to build houses, walls
- documentary: Supported by written evidence
- insist: To demand that someone do something
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- summit: Official meeting(s) of the leaders of countries
- hop: Dance party
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- drown: To kill something by putting it under water
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- basis: Main ingredient or part of something
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- person: Man, woman or child
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- deaf: Not able to hear; hard of hearing
- antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
- neuroscience: Scientific study of the nervous system
- want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
- meaning: To express a particular idea or thought
- action: Something that a person or thing does
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- mount: To attach something to something else
- happen: To take place or occur
- fend: To try to manage for yourself without assistance
- dissent: Difference of opinion; a disagreement
- reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
- ware: Articles made of the stated substance or method
- ding: Dent in a car, etc. caused by being hit
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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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Dream Big: 5 Steps to Help You Chase Your Most ‘Unrealistic’ Dreams
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JO posted on 2017/03/15Ever feel like your biggest dreams are totally 'unrealistic'? This video from MarieTV breaks down 5 practical steps to help you chase them down, even when self-doubt creeps in! You'll pick up useful phrases for goal setting and taking action, making it a fantastic way to boost your confidence and English skills.
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