Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- at heart: In one's real or essential nature; fundamentally.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- in reality: Actually; in fact; truly.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
- break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- at the point of: Just about to do something or reach a state.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- go through with: To complete a promise or plan that is difficult
- through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- awkward: Lacking smooth movement
- constantly: Frequently, or without pause
- crucial: Extremely important or necessary
- articulate: To express something clearly using language
- assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
- conscious: Aware of what is going on around you
- apparently: According to what you heard; from what can be seen
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- ritual: Performed as part of a ceremony
- pattern: Model to follow in making or doing something
- effort: Amount of work used trying to do something
- intimate: (E.g. of detail) fine, detailed or complete
- integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- express: To send something by fast mail
- relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- rational: Able to think clearly
- proper: Correct according to social or moral rules
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- narrative: The telling of a story
- sarcastic: Being rude and critical
- odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- superior: Better; higher quality
- tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- insecurity: Lack of confidence or certainty about yourself
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- eloquent: Able to speak expressively or convincingly
- act: To behave in a certain way
- continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- person: Man, woman or child
- abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- part: Division of a book
- acutely: Strongly and suddenly
- detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
- reboot: To shut down and start a computer again
- caress: To rub gently with the hands, as a sign of love
- cautiously: In a manner to avoid risk or danger
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- fester: (Of a problem) to get worse because unattended to
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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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