Vocabulary
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
- decide on: To choose something, especially after thinking carefully about several possibilities
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- in parallel: Done at the same time; simultaneously.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- on the contrary: In contrast; from the opposite standpoint
- absolutely amazing: Extremely good or impressive; causing great surprise or wonder.
- human development: The process of improvement in people's well-being and quality of life.
- hand over: To give into the possession or control of another
- bear with me: Be patient with me.
- play around: To cheat on your partner romantically
- to the death: With the greatest effort or until the very end, often deadly.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
- no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- to the good: An advantage or credit that one has.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- go overboard: To do something too much; to be excessive.
- from now on: Starting at this moment and continuing indefinitely into the future.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- factor in: To include something as an important element when making a decision or calculation.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- with time: As time passes; eventually.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- at a cost: Involving loss or sacrifice.
- take out: To apply for and get a license
- do fine: To succeed or be successful
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
- look back: To think about past events
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- move to: To change the place where you live or work.
- to death: Extremely; to a great degree
- at the moment: At this time; now
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- being with: Accompanying someone; being in someone's presence.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
- register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
- define: To explain the meaning of words
- complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
- segment: Part divided from the other parts of something
- budget: Amount of money planned to be spent
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- guide: To help or advise someone about something
- comprehensive: Including most or all things
- scope: Opportunity for action or thought
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- phase: Different stages of the moon from new to full
- framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- curve: Smooth rounded line that is not straight
- document: Official (printed) record that gives information
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- creep: To move quietly so as not to be seen
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- important: Having power or authority
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
- deck: Floor built into a ship, bus, plane or home
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- exponential: (Of an increase) at a faster and faster rate
- execution: Killing a person as a (usually legal) punishment
- breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
- portfolio: A list of the financial assets held by someone
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- calculate: To find an answer using mathematics
- multinational: Involving many countries
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- linear: Made of lines
- hull: Frame or main body of a boat
- methodology: System or techniques to show how to do tasks
- procurement: Act of getting possession of something
- stakeholder: Someone who holds a financial share of a business
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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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