Vocabulary
- come on in: An invitation to enter a place.
- back in the day: In the past; in former times.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- going on: To continue doing something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- come running: To approach quickly by running.
- meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- walk with: To accompany someone while walking.
- back then: At that time in the past.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- stand behind: To support or defend someone or something.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- for the last time: Used to emphasize that something is said or done finally or repeatedly.
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- puberty: Stage of life when you become sexually mature
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- decade: Period of 10 years
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- console: To make someone feel better in times of distress
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- leave: To go away from; depart
- favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
- sync: Short for 'synchronization'
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- awe: To feel admiration, respect, or fear
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- kick: Feeling of enjoyment or excitement
- anniversary: Date occuring every year of a past event, wedding
- reinvent: To present something in a new and interesting way
- cell: Smallest unit of living things in biology
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
- hover: (Bird/helicopter) to fly staying in one position
- convenient: Allowing you to do something with less trouble
- great: Very good; better than before
- make: To arrange or prepare something e.g. dinner
- dependent: Someone who relies on (financial) support
- part: Division of a book
- origin: Point at which something begins or is created
- rap: To hit sharply or repeatedly with something
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- coach: Large, comfortable bus
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
- chord: Line that joins two points on a circle
- lip: Edge of a hole or container
- responsive: Reacting quickly or easily
- devil: A spirit said to be evil
- unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
- bunk: Beds built like a shelf into a wall
- shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
- solo: Being performed or done alone
- doe: Female deer, reindeer, rabbit or hare
- aqua: Blue tinged with green
- madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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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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