Vocabulary
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- on the outlook: Actively watching or searching for something.
- weigh on: To cause someone to feel worried or stressed.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- off the table: No longer being considered or discussed.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- have to: Must do
- in terms of
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- such as: For example; like
- to the effect: Expressed in a way conveying the general meaning or intention.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
- in light of: Because of; considering
- as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
- rely on: To depend on someone or something
- cut in: To interrupt someone's conversation
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at least: As a minimum
- deal with
- in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- write down: To record in writing
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- drag on: To last longer than expected, in a boring way
- get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
- to the dot: Exactly at the specified time, precisely on schedule.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- due to: Because of; owing to
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- in principle: In theory; as a general idea, though not yet in practice or detail.
- point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- carry out
- meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
- going on: To continue doing something
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
- high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
- wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- bull market: A financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.
- to an extent: Partly or in some degree.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- plan on: To intend to do something; to expect to do something.
- for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- strength: Condition of being strong
- expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
- solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
- express: To send something by fast mail
- contribute: To be a factor in causing something to happen
- domestic: Someone paid to help with housework in your house
- financial: Involving money
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
- generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- adopt: To legally take a child into your family
- labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
- pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
- provide: To make available; to supply for use
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- mandate: To order that something is done
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- digital: Using electronic signals or computers
- react: To change when mixing with other chemicals
- monetary: Concerning a country's economic system
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- sentiment: Feeling or attitude you have about something
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- important: Having power or authority
- uncertainty: Feeling of not really knowing what will happen
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
- outlook: General feeling or attitude about something
- prolong: To make continue for a longer amount of time
- expansion: Making or becoming larger
- unemployment: Number of people without jobs in a country
- dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
- favorable: When a good result or positive outcome is likely
- datum: Item of factual information
- baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
- incoming: Coming toward a place or position; arriving
- chairman: A man in charge of a meeting
- symmetric: Having parts that are exactly the same
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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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