Vocabulary
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on time
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- touch on: To briefly discuss
- proposed changes: Alterations or modifications that have been suggested but not yet implemented or finalized.
- with the exception of: Excluding; not including.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- without knowing: Unaware; without being conscious of something.
- time will tell: The future will reveal the answer or outcome.
- sign up to: To register for something, like a service or a course.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- annoying: To make someone angry
- pronounce: To state something in a legal or official way
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- syllable: Part of a word containing a vowel
- emphasis: Special attention, importance, or force
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- accept: To agree to receive or take something offered
- frequently: Often; regularly
- participate: To take part with others in doing something
- formal: Observing rules and procedures strictly
- ensure: To make something sure, certain, or safe
- tuition: Money that is paid for lessons
- receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
- additional: Further or added
- complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- rarely: Not often (seen, done, etc.); infrequently
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- british: Concerning the culture and people of British
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- tight: Showing anxiety or anger; tense
- remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- assure: To confirm; state with certainty something is so
- differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
- incline: To bend the head or body forward
- refund: To give money back, e.g. if a product is faulty
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- inquire: To ask a question to get information
- deadline: A date or time before which something must be done
- assurance: Freedom from doubt
- dentist: Person whose job is to take care of people's teeth
- clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
- cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
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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
A2 Elementary
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STOP confusing these words! Especially or Specially? Assure or Ensure? Inquire or Enquire?
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