Vocabulary
- in arms: Bearing weapons; ready for or engaged in fighting.
- in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
- flat out: To go as fast as you possibly can
- in the wind: Something likely to happen or be revealed soon.
- by the numbers: In a methodical, step-by-step manner; according to a strict procedure.
- carve out: To create or obtain something through effort or skill.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go on: To continue doing something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- check out
- relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
- ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
- render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- blow: To move something using air
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- revelation: Act of making something known or seen
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- unrealistic: Not seeing or interpreting things as they are
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- counterpart: Person/thing having same function/characteristics
- vengeance: Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- refrain: To decide to not do something you want to do
- trailer: Advertisement of short scenes from a movie
- restore: To return a thing to its original condition
- carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- animate: To give life, energy, or motion to something
- conversely: In the opposite way; on the other hand
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- point: An item to be discussed
- legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
- recreation: Activities done for pleasure or to relax
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- faithful: (Religious) people who believe in a god or gods
- sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
- wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
- march: To force someone to walk somewhere
- enlist: To obtain support from someone
- upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
- hardcore: (Of sex films, etc.) extremely explicit
- live: To be alive
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- story: One of many floors or levels in a building
- actress: A woman or girl who acts on a stage or in a movie
- antagonist: (Literature) someone who is an enemy or opponent
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- tier: One of the rising rows of seats, e.g. in a stadium
- listen: To carefully consider what someone is saying
- twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
- idea: Belief, thought, suggestion, opinion or plan
- library: Place where books and other media are kept
- singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
- preview: Showing of a movie before public release
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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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