Vocabulary
- turn on
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- over the counter: Denoting a security traded directly between two parties, not on an exchange.
- sleep aid: A medication or other product used to help someone fall asleep.
- as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- set by: To separate and save for another use or time
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in no time: Very quickly or soon
- fly by: To pass quickly
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- have to: Must do
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- plug in
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- going on: To continue doing something
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- pass out: To distribute or hand out papers to people
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- at least: As a minimum
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- check out
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- early bird: A person who gets up or arrives early.
- roll with it: To adapt easily to changes or unexpected events.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- swap out: To replace something with something else.
- short clip: A brief segment of a video or film.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- destination: The place you are traveling to
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
- circadian: Concerning biological processes occurring at -hour intervals
- counterintuitive: Contrary to what common sense would suggest
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- aid: To help others and provide things
- distance: Lack of friendliness toward another person
- melatonin: Hormone secreted by the pineal gland
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- trip: To release an electrical switch
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- adjust: To change; to attain a desired state or function
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- awake: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
- amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
- flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
- worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
- splendid: Very impressive and beautiful
- simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- land: Region or country
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- business: A company formed for making profit
- nap: To sleep or rest for a short time during the day
- attendant: Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
- cross: Angry and upset
- share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
- contentious: Tending to create argument or division
- nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
- lag: Delay between two events
- rooster: Adult male chicken
- jog: To run at a steady, slow pace
- airport: A place where passenger planes land and take off
- bedtime: Time you go to bed
- gnome: Small being living underground guarding treasure
- grandparent: Your mother or father's parent
- airbus: Jet airliner build by the Airbus Group
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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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