Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- change your mind
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- hands down: To give (clothes, etc.) to someone younger
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- intimidate: To make someone feel afraid
- exclusive: Being available only to people with a lot of money
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- instant: (Food) requiring very little preparation
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- stink: To smell terrible
- momentum: Speed or force that is gained when something moves
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- enemy: Something that stops you doing what you want
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- meaningful: Having importance; showing someone's intention
- mantra: Repeated expression, as in Hindu/Buddhist prayers
- scary: Causing fear; frightening
- mystery: Quality of being strange and not understood
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- important: Having power or authority
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- leave: To go away from; depart
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- audio: Concerning sound
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- tick: To function properly or normally
- business: A company formed for making profit
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- tombstone: Stone that is used to mark a grave
- tattoo: Permanent ink drawing on a person's skin
- bypass: To go around something; avoid
- underrated: To undervalue or underestimate
- info: Shortened form of the word 'information'
- sweetheart: Person loved by another person
- inexperienced: Lacking knowledge or training
- unprepared: Without preparation; not prepared for
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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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Can’t Seem To Get Started? This One Idea Could Change Your Life
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Ken Song posted on 2017/03/23Feeling stuck and can't seem to get started on that big idea? This super motivational video from MarieTV shares one simple concept that could totally change your life and get you moving! You'll learn practical steps and pick up key phrases perfect for building confidence and taking action.
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