Vocabulary
- false positive: A test result which incorrectly indicates that a particular condition or attribute is present.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- bring to: To make someone to wake up from being unconscious
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- have to: Must do
- back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
- at least: As a minimum
- break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
- for instance: As an example.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- stock footage: Film or video footage that can be used in other projects.
- on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- such as: For example; like
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
- bias: Preference to believe things even if incorrect
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
- assumption: Something you believe to be so, but aren't sure of
- inherently: As an essential part of
- surveillance: Careful watching of a person/place, e.g. by police
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
- suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
- ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
- emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- screw: To cheat someone, as out of money/property
- endeavor: To attempt or make effort to do something
- profile: To write a short description of a person or group
- declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
- valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
- examine: (Medical) to test to find out what is wrong
- peer: A noble, but not royal, person, e.g. lord or duke
- analyze: To study carefully to find out the meaning of
- viable: Being capable of living, growing, and developing
- gauge: A tool used to measure things
- loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- investigation: Search for information about something
- visible: Can see, easily seen or understood
- enforcement: Process of making sure that rules are followed
- problematic: Being difficult to deal with or fix
- verify: To prove that something is right, accurate or true
- steal: A bargain; something bought very cheaply
- mug: Large ceramic drinking cup with a handle
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- forensic: Establishing facts or evidence in investigations
- differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
- finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
- heinous: Hatefully bad; evil
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
- belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
- identification: (Card or paper) that proves who a person is
- report: Account of the necessary facts and information
- print: To make many copies of a page, magazine or book
- study: To focus on learning something usually at school
- agree: To have the same opinion as someone else
- verification: Confirmation of the truth or accuracy of something
- cool: Steady and calm when facing difficulties
- fingerprint: Generic term for any identifying characteristic
- office: Room or building used for business
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
- cocoa: Brown powder from a large bean, used for chocolate
- islam: Religion of Muslims based on the Koran
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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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