Vocabulary
- in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- go on: To continue doing something
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- interest of: For the benefit or advantage of someone or something.
- at least: As a minimum
- better understanding: An improved level of comprehension or knowledge.
- check out
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- encounter: To come up against a problem or trouble; meet
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
- initially: At first; originally
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- brutal: Extremely violent or mean
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- franchise: Right to run a business using name of a company
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- initiate: To cause something to begin
- form: Sports team or person's current winning record
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
- due: When something is required or expected
- prior: Existing or coming earlier in time
- withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- suicide: Act of purposely killing yourself
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- shield: A family's coat of arms or insignia
- solidify: To make or become solid or more solid
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- fragment: Part that is broken off of something
- shrine: Religious place that honors a person or saint
- disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- contest: Struggle or competition between rivals
- abdomen: The part of the body where the stomach is
- armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
- descendant: Family member from generations following you
- submission: Reluctant agreement with the wishes of others
- phobia: Extreme fear
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
- statue: Stone or metal image of a person, often carved
- spawn: Product or result of something
- racial: Of or relating to race
- installment: One of many payments you have to make
- dodge: To attempt to avoid something
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- excessively: In a manner more than is necessary; too much
- wield: To exercise (authority or influence, for example)
- blossom: Flower from a tree, often one appearing in spring
- poise: Way of behaving with confidence/emotional control
- successor: Person who takes over the position of another
- gutter: Trough along the eaves of roof for collecting rain
- anus: Opening in the body from which solid waste passes
- cryptic: Mysterious in meaning; not speaking directly
- lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
- annotation: Adding a note to a document; such a note
- telepathy: Communication of thoughts or ideas between minds
- samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
- gameplay: The plot of a computer or video game
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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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