Vocabulary
- on the line: At risk; in a situation where something could be lost.
- in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- have to: Must do
- popped out: Went out somewhere quickly and briefly.
- work at: To have a job at a particular place or organization.
- in theaters: Currently showing at movie theaters.
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- great: Very good; better than before
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- bonus: Extra money for achieving, exceeding targets
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- laughter: Action or sound of laughing
- nominate: To choose someone to fill a certain position
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- post: To send a letter or package using stamps
- prize: Something won in a contest or given as an award
- live: To be alive
- happen: To take place or occur
- nomination: Act of choosing someone for a certain position
- come: To arrive at a place
- popped: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- lieutenant: Officer in the army, navy, or air force
- deer: Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
- hunter: Someone who hunts animals to kill them
- oscar: Annual award given in the movie industry
- olden: Long past
- mic: Short for 'microphone'
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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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