Vocabulary
- in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- put up with: To suffer (a difficult thing) without complaining
- in person: Physically present; not by proxy or remotely.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- hide behind: To avoid responsibility or truth by using something as an excuse.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- disagree with: To have a different opinion from someone else.
- by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for instance: As an example.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- pick me up: To collect someone or something from a place.
- on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
- have to: Must do
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
- instance: An example of something; case
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- meditate: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
- express: To send something by fast mail
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- toxic: Poisonous; harmful
- guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- respect: To follow the established rules
- hustle: To make someone move quickly by pushing them
- argument: Discussion in which you disagree with someone
- honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
- reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
- click: To work well with someone or something
- criticize: To assess the work of others
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- important: Having power or authority
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
- argue: To fight or disagree over something
- reconcile: To balance the accounts
- temper: An angry mood or fit; temperament
- empathetic: Exhibiting deep emotional understanding
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- person: Man, woman or child
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
- disagree: To have a different opinion; to fail to agree
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- rubble: Rough, broken stones from destroyed building
- friendship: Feeling of liking someone; good relationship
- monster: Large frightening imaginary creature
- canoe: Small and light boat propelled with a paddle
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
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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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