Vocabulary
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
- coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
- chilly: Slightly cold
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- talk: Style of speaking
- sit: To take an exam
- shirt: Light garment for upper body, with sleeves
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- cold: Illness of sneezing, coughing, and a sore throat
- win: Success in beating the other team or competitors
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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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Cyndi posted on 2018/02/26Think you can brave the cold without a jacket? This sassy rant from a college student is a hilarious 'No Coat Challenge' that'll have you laughing out loud! You'll pick up some simple, everyday phrases perfect for daily conversations.
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