Vocabulary
- such as: For example; like
- other places: Different locations or areas
- in some places: In certain locations or areas, but not all.
- for instance: As an example.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
- grab: To take and hold something quickly
- instance: An example of something; case
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- consider: To think carefully about something
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- involve: To have or be included as a part of something
- universal: Existing in all places at all times for all people
- option: A choice
- click: To work well with someone or something
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- tilt: To change to a newly preferred idea or opinion
- approval: Agreement that person/thing is acceptable
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- twist: To turn something in a circular direction
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- point: An item to be discussed
- throat: Part of the neck that is below the chin
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- person: Man, woman or child
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- nod: Movement of your head to agree or say hello
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- flick: To hit something with your finger to move it
- obscene: (Of language, etc.) referring to sex in a rude way
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
- shake: To cause someone to be surprised or upset
- famous: Excellent
- drunk: To put liquid in your body through your mouth
- hand: Cards given to a player in a card game
- speak: To be able to use a certain language
- jazz: Music known for its energetic beat and spontaneity
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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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