Vocabulary
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- consist of
- put out: To publish, e.g. a book
- burn through: To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- without which: Used to indicate something that is essential or necessary for something else to exist or happen.
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- due to: Because of; owing to
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- change over: To switch from one thing to another.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- write down: To record in writing
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
- rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
- notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- numerous: Existing in large numbers
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- elastic: Able to return to original shape after stretching
- withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
- skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
- invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
- explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- irritate: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- pupil: Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
- blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
- equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
- embryo: Tiny plant stored inside a seed
- melanin: Pigment giving color to skin, hair etc.
- memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
- fracture: Break in a bone, usually small
- person: Man, woman or child
- bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
- nourish: To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
- sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
- include: To make someone, something part of a group
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- part: Division of a book
- attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
- production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- hormonal: Concerning or caused by hormones in the body
- hiccup: A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
- composite: Made of more than one different part
- synapse: Junction between neurons in the brain
- bacterial: Concerning or caused by bacteria
- diffusion: Spreading out over a larger area
- eyesight: Normal use of the faculty of vision
- moisturize: To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
- graphical: Detailed so something is very clear
- superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
- gaseous: Existing as or having characteristics of a gas
- femur: Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
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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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