Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the mood: Wanting to do something
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- blood red: A very dark or vivid red color similar to the color of blood.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- black and white
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- gone with the wind: Completely lost or vanished without a trace.
- follow along: To agree to do or act the same as others
- out of the way: Remote; isolated.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- color in: To fill a drawing or space with color, often in artwork.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- do the right thing: To behave in a morally correct or proper way.
- to boot: In addition; as well; besides.
- to no avail: Without success; having no effect.
- set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in black and white: Clearly written or documented, usually in print.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- on the stock: Present or available in inventory or storage.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- snap to: To suddenly become alert and attentive to what is happening.
- in color: Displayed or produced using all colors; not black and white.
- spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- by design: Intentionally; deliberately.
- separate out: To extract or distinguish something from a mixture.
- in terms of
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- to the exclusion of: Including only one thing and leaving out others.
- color palette: A range of colors used by an artist or designer.
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- on the verge of: Very near to doing or experiencing something.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in contempt: Showing disrespect or disobedience to authority.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in your face: Bold, aggressive, and confrontational.
- stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- have to: Must do
- has its place: To be useful or important in a particular situation.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- leave out: To forget; omit
- left out: To forget; omit
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
- expression: Act of making your thoughts and feelings known
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- extreme: Very great in degree
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- strike: To hit something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- narrative: The telling of a story
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- scheme: Plan (sometimes dishonest) to get or do something
- vivid: Having very clear details and seeming to be real
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- grand: A counter for 1000 of something
- visual: Of or relating to vision
- mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- contempt: Extreme lack of respect; strong disapproval
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- palette: Flat board for mixing paint
- sin: Act that breaks a religious law
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- pigeon: Gray bird that is common in cities
- slot: A long narrow opening to put a coin, etc. in
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- great: Very good; better than before
- hover: (Bird/helicopter) to fly staying in one position
- grade: To give a road the required angle of slope
- burn: To destroy with fire
- design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- twister: Violent windstorm revolving around central point
- location: Particular position or area of place, event, etc.
- limited: (Of a company) with a limit of financial liability
- trilogy: Series of three connected works
- apocalyptic: Involving great disaster or destruction
- exclusion: Act of preventing someone from taking part
- evocative: Bringing to mind thoughts, feelings, or memories
- saturation: Process of totally wetting something
- orchestrate: To organize and plan
- neon: Gaseous element used in electric lamps and signs
- pastel: Being a pale or light color
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- thou: An old-fashioned word for you
- morgue: Place to store dead bodies before they are buried
- crimson: Deep purplish-red color
- pallet: Flat surface used for moving, storing heavy goods
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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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