Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
- lift: Picking someone up in a car and taking to a place
- crop: Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
- carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
- scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- pose: To be or exist as (a problem, threat etc.)
- itchy: Nervous and unable to relax
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- face: To cover a surface with something like paint
- crazy: Mentally ill; mad
- party: Social event often with food, drinks and dancing
- wedding: To combine and join two things together as one
- worry: Something that causes trouble or concern
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- ready: Being likely or about to do something
- fun: Amusing and enjoyable
- play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
- denim: Thick strong cotton cloth often used in jeans
- game: Activity with rules that people play to have fun
- haircut: Act of cutting the hair; way the hair is cut
- unhappy: Not feeling happy; sad or worried
- sexy: Tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
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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
A2 Elementary
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