Vocabulary
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- rule in: To make an official decision in favor of someone in a legal case.
- new level: A higher or improved stage of achievement or quality.
- trade in: To give something as part of the payment for something else.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
- give over: To give all your energies to; devote
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- have to: Must do
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- right in front: Directly ahead; in a position immediately before someone or something.
- for the record: Said to ensure something is officially noted or remembered.
- in droves: In large numbers; in a large group.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- territory: Area of land defended by an animal
- autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- respect: To follow the established rules
- technically: In an exact and particular manner
- communist: Believer in communism
- expire: To breathe out
- dissolve: To cause something to end
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- dialect: Way of speaking used by a group or in a region
- movement: Part of a piece of classical music
- tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
- sovereignty: The power a country has to decide for itself
- square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
- colony: Group (bees, etc.) that live in the same place
- border: To be right next to another country or state
- spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- economic: Concerning trade, industry, and money
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- brutally: In a very violent or mean way
- symbol: Image that means or represents something
- rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
- expiration: Coming to an end of a period, validity
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- opposition: Act of disagreeing or trying to stop something
- part: Division of a book
- disappear: To no longer see because it's not there any more
- itchy: Nervous and unable to relax
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- massacre: Killing of a large number of people
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
- erase: To remove data in computer memory, tape, etc.
- commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
- mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
- economically: In an efficient manner
- overt: Obvious; easily seen or noticed; explicit
- multi: A prefix meaning 'many' or 'more than one'
- vigil: Staying up all night, as to watch over sick person
- umbrella: Including many smaller things of the same type
- bookstore: Shop where books are sold
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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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