Vocabulary
- think out: To consider carefully so all points are covered
- without question: Undoubtedly; certainly; definitely.
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- cut and run: To leave suddenly to avoid trouble or an unpleasant situation.
- make up: To invent or create a story
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- go away: To go on vacation
- whole point: The main purpose or most important aspect of something.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- contrary to: In opposition to; against.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- debate: General public discussion of a topic
- progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- strike: To hit something
- claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
- fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- exploit: To selfishly take advantage of or treat badly
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- confront: To make someone, e.g. who has lied, face the truth
- virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
- judge: Person who decides on the results of a contest
- contrary: (Of weather) difficult; likely to cause trouble
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- secure: To get or achieve something with certainty
- steer: A cow
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- halt: To stop, or cause something, e.g. a car, to stop
- click: To work well with someone or something
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- nuance: Small, not obvious difference in meaning, etc.
- tale: Story that is not true
- frightening: To make someone afraid or nervous
- hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
- author: Person who writes books, plays, poems etc.
- toddler: Young child learning to walk
- previously: At an earlier time
- forum: Meeting where people can openly discuss a subject
- roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
- tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- storm: To act violently or angrily
- staff: Employees of a company
- public: Owned by the government
- addict: Person who can’t control their overuse of a thing
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- provoke: To deliberately annoy to make someone aggressive
- offend: To break a rule or do something wrong
- own: To have something as your property
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- business: A company formed for making profit
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- repeatedly: (Said, done) many times; over and over
- tantrum: Uncontrollable fit of temper or anger
- mob: A secret criminal organization
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
- live: To be alive
- lose: To be unable to keep in check or control something
- scum: Layer of unpleasant stuff forming on top of liquid
- righteous: Regarding what you think is right
- wholesale: Concerning the selling of goods in large amounts
- vile: Being very bad or unpleasant; disgusting
- deductible: Acceptable as a deduction (from tax that is due)
- expletive: Rude expression, usually of surprise or anger
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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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