Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- hold in: To hide your emotions and not let them show
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- in a minute: Very soon; in a short amount of time.
- of late: Recently; lately.
- to date: Up to the present time; until now.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
- fill up
- in sync: Operating or occurring at the same time or rate.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- have to: Must do
- going on: To continue doing something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
- send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- add up to: To amount to a particular sum or total.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- put back: To return something to the proper place
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- on special: Available for sale at a reduced price.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- strike it rich: To suddenly acquire great wealth or success.
- by half: Indicates something is at 50% or to a large but incomplete extent.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- carry out
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- bunch: A group of things of the same kind
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- track: To use marks to follow a wild animal
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- reward: To give something because of someone's good work
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- fraud: Use of dishonest ways to take something valuable
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
- currency: Widespread acceptance
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- account: An advantage
- huge: Very very large
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- signature: Something that represents a person's work or style
- couple: To join something to something else
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- algorithm: A step-by-step problem-solving feature
- fake: Not real; made to look like something real
- swap: To exchange goods without spending money; trade
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- decrease: To reduce the size, amount or number of something
- transaction: An exchange in business usually involving money
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- public: Owned by the government
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
- snag: To catch something on something sharp
- hash: A mixture of meat, potatoes, and vegetables cut into small pieces and baked or fried
- update: Addition of a current version of something
- wallet: Small flat case for money, credit cards etc.
- ledger: Book containing accounting records
- platinum: Very expensive silver-colored metal
- jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
- datum: Item of factual information
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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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