Vocabulary
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
- lead to: To result in some action
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- deal with
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in conjunction with: Together with; along with
- in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- matter: To be of great importance; to count
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- chill: State of being a little cold
- represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
- force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
- irrelevant: Not important; not related to the topic
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- section: A part of a whole
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- performance: Act of doing something
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- slight: Small (amount, quality)
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- click: To work well with someone or something
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
- physiological: Of or relating to functions of the body
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
- point: An item to be discussed
- conjunction: Combination of things or events
- laboratory: A place to do scientific experiments
- great: Very good; better than before
- fitness: Good physical condition; being in shape
- globe: A round object, e.g. like the earth; sphere
- tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
- unknown: Not being known or famous
- tempo: Speed or pace of something
- watt: Standard unit used to measure electrical power
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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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