Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- move out: To leave a house or flat permanently.
- go higher: To increase or rise to a greater level.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
- molecule: Two or more atoms chemically combined
- dump: To end a romantic relationship
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- curious: Wanting to know more about something
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- atmosphere: Air around us
- collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
- rip: To tear or split roughly or cause to tear or split
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- threshold: Degree or level at which something begins
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
- nausea: Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
- peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
- vacuum: Space with absolutely no air in it
- ignite: To catch fire
- source: Piece of information; a person giving information
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- shatter: To break into small pieces
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
- medium: Method of expressing ideas or feelings
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- hint: To suggest without being direct about it
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- thrust: To move (e.g. a knife) forcefully towards someone
- fill: To make something full
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- range: Cooking stove with multiple burners
- space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
- explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- proposition: General claim or theory
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- pad: Object that is thin, flat, and usually soft
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- vibrate: To shake side to side quickly in small movements
- decibel: Unit for measuring sound volume
- detonate: To trigger or start an explosion
- tsar: Title of the emperor of Russia before 1917
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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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