Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- have to: Must do
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- up to speed: Fully informed; aware of the latest information
- right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- hear out: To listen to the end of what someone is saying
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- made to be: Destined or intended for a particular purpose or relationship.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- write out: To write something in full instead of using abbreviations or symbols.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- come over to: To visit someone's house
- dashed line: A line made up of short dashes, used in technical drawings, maps, etc.
- come up to: To meet expectations
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
- come up: To come closer to someone; approach
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- English: Language of the UK, USA, Nigeria and elsewhere
- word: Unit of language that has a meaning
- option: A choice
- click: To work well with someone or something
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
- boundary: A division or border to separate two areas
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
- audio: Concerning sound
- analysis: Careful study to better understand something
- write: To compose letters and words on paper or a screen
- open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
- file: Computer document
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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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