Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- back then: At that time in the past.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in terms of
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- longest time: The greatest duration of time.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- pick up on: To notice or become aware of something that is not obvious.
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- next to: Being located along side another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- ever since: Continuously from a past time until now.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- squeeze in
- found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
- go on: To continue doing something
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- throw on: To put on clothing quickly and carelessly.
- wander off: To stray or move away aimlessly from a place or group.
- on the internet: Located or available on the internet.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
- forget about: To stop thinking about something; to ignore something.
- experience in: Knowledge or skill gained from doing something for a period of time.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- deal with
- show in: To lead someone into a room or building.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- battle out: To compete or fight until a winner is decided.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- interact with
- balance it out: To equalize or compensate for something, often to create a sense of fairness or equilibrium.
- at least: As a minimum
- convention center
- walk back: To retract or reverse a previous statement or position.
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- pick on: To tease or bully someone
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- jot down: To write something quickly on a piece of paper so that you do not forget it.
- send in: To mail or email an application, etc. somewhere
- kick off: To start a football match.
- bring back: To cause to remember
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
- being creative: The state of using imagination or original ideas to create something.
- start up: A newly established business.
- left out: To forget; omit
- in store: About to happen in the future
- look up to: To respect or admire someone
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- work out
- this day and age: The present period or modern times.
- in this day and age: In the present time; nowadays.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- do your best: To try as hard as you can; put in maximum effort.
- jump off: To leave a path or designated area.
- dig down: To excavate or dig deeper into the ground.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- wrap up: To complete something, such as a film or project
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- extent: Point, level or limit to which something reaches
- reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- passion: Powerful, positive excitement and interest
- performance: Act of doing something
- transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
- generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- trend: Current style or fashion
- prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
- stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
- person: Man, woman or child
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- business: A company formed for making profit
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- halfway: A middle point between two extremes
- chef: Person whose job is to cook food in a restaurant
- inaudible: Impossible to hear; imperceptible by the ear
- hammer: To bring severe damage, harm, or blame upon
- synergy: Increased effectiveness from working together
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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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