Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- fix the problem: To find a solution to a problem; to repair something that is broken.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- sit down: To take a seat
- in school: Attending an educational institution.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- have to: Must do
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- reduce to: To simplify or condense something.
- in terms of
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- in future: At a time yet to come; from now onwards.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- crisis: Unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- consistent: Agreeing with or being similar to another part
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- spouse: Someone's husband or wife
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- implement: To start to do something you plan to do
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- convey: To carry or transport something
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- ordinary: Normal or usual
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
- professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
- interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
- reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- resolve: To make a decision to do something
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- important: Having power or authority
- staff: Employees of a company
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- maximize: To make as large or great as possible
- sphere: Area of interest or activity
- shortcut: A route that is shorter than the normal
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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
A2 Elementary
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