Vocabulary
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
- care for: To want or desire a thing
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- have to: Must do
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- together with: In addition to; along with.
- appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- in control: Having the power to direct or regulate something; able to manage or direct a situation or person.
- like fun: Very fast or with great effort or enthusiasm.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
- play it cool: To act calm and relaxed, especially in a stressful situation.
- carry off: To cause the death of someone
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- turn on
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- reveal: To show something that was hidden before
- vulnerability: Being weak and able to be easily hurt or damaged
- recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
- constant: Happening frequently or without pause
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- deliberately: In a careful, considered manner; on purpose
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- priority: Thing that is more important/urgent than others
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
- enthusiastic: Excited and interested in something
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- impression: Effect or feeling resulting from an experience
- keen: Being eager or excited for something to happen
- authority: The power to give orders to people
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- immense: Very great in size or amount
- drill: A machine that makes holes with a metal bit
- attractive: Making you like them, as by being good-looking
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- counter: To say or do something in opposition or resistance
- sane: showing good judgment and understanding
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- option: A choice
- disgusting: Having a very bad taste
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- conundrum: A problem that is puzzling
- revelation: Act of making something known or seen
- subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- facade: False front of a particularly impressive building
- exceptionally: In an extremely and unusually good way
- leave: To go away from; depart
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- overly: To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
- rejection: Decision that something is not good enough
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
- person: Man, woman or child
- manic: Very excited in an almost uncontrollable way
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- adhesive: A substance used for gluing one thing to another
- frank: Member of the ancient Germanic peoples
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- enchant: To hold the admiration of others; charm
- detachment: Feeling of not being personally involved
- strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
- traditionally: Something done in a customary, traditional manner
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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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