Vocabulary
- spit it out: To say something quickly, especially when reluctant to do so.
- at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- hang in: To persevere; to not give up.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- figure: To appear in a game, play or event
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- spit: To forcefully blow saliva out from your mouth
- important: Having power or authority
- gather: To bring objects together into one place
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
- pal: Friend
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- goofy: Silly or stupid; crazy
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- great: Very good; better than before
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- deadly: Causing or capable of causing death
- weight: How heavy something is
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- skip: Very large waste disposal bin
- terrify: To scare or greatly frighten
- golly: Interjection showing surprise; gosh; goodness me
- horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
- hoo: Dialect West Yorkshire and Lancashire she
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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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