Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- mess up: To make a mistake
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- worth mentioning: Important or interesting enough to be spoken about or noted.
- settle for: To accept something although not satisfied with it
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- feel the need: To have a strong desire or urge to do something.
- set you free: To release something that wasn't free to leave
- light on: To illuminate something.
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- prioritize: To rank things in importance
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- cultivate: To grow plants, crops etc.
- positive: Showing agreement or support for something
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- accomplish: To succeed in doing; complete successfully
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- mess: Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- express: To send something by fast mail
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- influence: To affect or change something indirectly
- gratitude: Warm friendly feelings of thanks
- insecure: Lacking confidence or certainty about yourself
- compassionate: Feeling sympathy for people who are suffering
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- humble: Being lower in quality or status
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- settle: To make (a child, etc.) feel calm/ready for sleep
- jealous: Wishing you were like someone or had their things
- fabulous: Almost impossible to believe, incredible
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
- click: To work well with someone or something
- envious: Wishing you had what someone else has
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
- important: Having power or authority
- invincible: That cannot be defeated; unbeatable
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- expense: Money you have to pay to do part of your job
- greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- sway: Power or influence to control a person or group
- drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
- daily: Happening every day
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- slate: To strongly criticize someone usually in public
- repel: To make or force someone or something go away
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- societal: Concerning society or a society
- supportive: Providing help and support to someone or something
- blossom: Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
- lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
- kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
- swag: Australian sack/bundle containing your possessions
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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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