Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- burst out: To suddenly express an emotion or sound.
- lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- come up to: To meet expectations
- go on: To continue doing something
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- consists of: Is made up or composed of.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- next to: Being located along side another
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- want in: To desire to participate or be included in something.
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- drive back: To force someone or something to retreat or move backward.
- heart of gold: A kind, generous, and compassionate nature.
- carry out
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- start off: To begin or commence something.
- look after: To take care of someone or something
- at the moment: At this time; now
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- chronic: Always or often doing something, e.g. lying
- individual: Single person, looked at separately from others
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- obsession: Irrational motive for performing certain actions
- disorder: State of confusion or a lack of organization
- sensation: (Person) attracting the interest of many people
- comment: Something you say, giving an opinion; remark
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- crack: Attempt to achieve a goal or objective
- existence: State of being present, alive or real
- distress: State of great sadness, anxiety or pain
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- session: Period of time used for a specific activity
- compulsive: Having difficulty to stop yourself doing something
- private: Being away from others and quiet
- burst: To move (arrive, exit, etc.) suddenly or hurriedly
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- neuron: A nerve cell
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- respond: To answer something or someone
- reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
- exhibit: Object put on public display, e.g. in a gallery
- violent: Done with force; likely to produce physical damage
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- reassure: To make feel less worried about something
- normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
- leave: To go away from; depart
- inhibit: To stop a person expressing themselves normally
- assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
- invasive: Entering the body, etc. in a destructive way
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- magnetic: Having the properties of a magnet; able to attract
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- intrusive: Appearing or getting involved where not wanted
- dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
- point: An item to be discussed
- prescribe: (Of doctors) to say what medicine should be taken
- unbearable: Not able to be accepted or tolerated
- stimulation: Arousal of interest or emotions
- person: Man, woman or child
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- revolve: To move something in a circular motion
- liberate: To free someone or something that was captured
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- live: To be alive
- melody: Song; music
- plaster: Substance used to cover walls to make them smooth
- nightclub: Place for drinking and dancing at night
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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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