Vocabulary
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
- set up
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- in store: About to happen in the future
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- make out of: To make something from other things
- in the west: Located in or towards the west.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- face to face: (Meeting) while looking at someone
- go on: To continue doing something
- made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- pay back: To return money or a favor
- shut up: To close something, e.g. a shop
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
- such as: For example; like
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- in power: Having control of a country or organization.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on the back of: As a result of or following something.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
- from hunger: Motivated or caused by a state of hunger.
- on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
- medical research: Scientific investigation to improve medical knowledge and treatments.
- in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- have to: Must do
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- money: Coins or notes we use to pay for things
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- bank: A financial institution that keeps or lends money
- today: This day; day that is happening now
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
- fishing: To go fishing with a net or hook
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- long: Person's name
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- ask: To say to someone that you want something
- work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
- pay: To give money for goods or work done
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- call: A order or request for action
- traffic: The cars or vehicles on the road
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- hate: To have a very strong feeling of dislike for
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- own: To have something as your property
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- law: Field of study that relates to the legal profession
- land: Region or country
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- industry: Hard work; being busy working
- flag: To indicate something should get special attention
- society: A group who meet to share values or interests
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- base: Place military personnel live, train, and operate
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- solve: To figure out a way to handle a difficult problem
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- slave: Someone who is legally owned by another person
- banking: To put or keep your money in a bank
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- growth: Improvement, development in a skill over time
- greed: Wanting too much of something
- image: Picture, sculpture or painting of something
- commerce: Buying and selling of goods and services; trade
- corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
- lifestyle: The type of life that you have; the way you live
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- bankrupt: Unable to pay debts
- scarcity: Very small or limited amount of something
- repetitive: Doing or saying the same things many times
- slavery: State or condition of being a slave
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
- mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
- maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
- bullshit: Telling lies, nonsense (very rude)
- nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
- fiat: Official order from a person of authority
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- bigotry: Intolerant and prejudiced acts
- quota: Specific number you must make or are allowed
- fascist: Person advocate an authoritarian government
- jurisdiction: Specific area of legal authority
- manipulate: To try to control others to gain an advantage
- conspiracy: Plan made in secret to do something illegal
- collateral: Property you offer as security against a loan
- monumental: (Mistake/waste of time) huge; very big; severe
- paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
- vessel: Container, such as a cup, for holding liquids
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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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