Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- take heart: To be encouraged; to feel braver or more hopeful
- at least: As a minimum
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
- other places: Different locations or areas
- have to: Must do
- with just: Using only; with no more than.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- hit on: To discover an idea, etc. by chance
- on sunday: Every Sunday; each Sunday.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- melancholy: Having a sad mood or feeling
- recipe: Conditions likely to create a particular result
- commercial: Radio or television advertisement
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- accessible: Able to be entered, reached or used
- syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
- reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- plain: Obvious; clearly so, true
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- synonymous: Having the same meaning as another word
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
- pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
- dedication: Addressing book, song to someone to show respect
- respond: To answer something or someone
- serve: To act in a particular position or office
- fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
- mend: To repair or put into good shape or working order
- vinegar: Sharp-tasting liquid made from sour wine, malt etc.
- grill: Plate of food that has been grilled
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- courtesy: Polite and respectful behavior
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- verdict: Jury or judges finding or decision as to guilt
- cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- fructose: Simple sugar found in honey and in many ripe fruits
- cluster: To come together in a group, flock etc.
- staff: Employees of a company
- chain: To feel to be bound or tied to
- crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
- popularity: State of being liked or supported by many people
- swing: Movement in a curved motion
- founder: Person establishing an organization, school etc.
- predecessor: Something that comes before another in a series
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- recreation: Activities done for pleasure or to relax
- catchy: Being easy to like, remember (of songs)
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- dwarf: Person of short stature, due to medical condition
- faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
- contamination: Being impure because of a harmful agent
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- carry: To have a child, be pregnant
- found: To become aware of something that is happening
- plethora: (Formal) a large amount or number of something
- raisin: Dried black grape, used in cooking
- affinity: A feeling of attraction or relationship
- heartfelt: Earnest; sincere; strongly felt
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- coleslaw: Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
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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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