Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- in terms of
- have to: Must do
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- to that end: In order to achieve that aim or purpose.
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- break out
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- game over: The end of a game or a situation.
- count on: To depend on someone
- lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
- make a move: To take action; to initiate something.
- at least: As a minimum
- walk through: To show someone carefully how to do something
- play it safe: To avoid risks; to be cautious.
- off the ground: Having started or begun to operate or succeed.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- bank on: To rely on someone or something
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- bear in mind: To remember and consider something.
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
- bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
- right this second: Immediately; at this very moment
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- sit down: To take a seat
- on the part of: By or done by (someone); concerning someone.
- in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
- to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- run back: To come back
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- block off: To prevent access to an area or road.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
- out of town: Away from one's usual place of residence or work; absent from the local area.
- vouch for: To assert or confirm as a truth based on one's experience or knowledge.
- check out
- shop around: To search around for a better job deal price etc.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- fire drill: A practice evacuation to prepare for a fire.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- go along with: To agree to do something
- in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
- plug into: To connect an electrical device to a power source.
- off the bat: Immediately; without delay.
- right off the bat: Immediately; from the very beginning or start.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- alive and kicking: Still alive and healthy; still active and doing well.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
- description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
- fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- consider: To think carefully about something
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
- victim: Person/thing affected by an unpleasant event
- reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
- optimal: Best or most desirable; best possible
- ancestor: A person from your family that lived in the past
- chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
- wisdom: Knowledge gained from experience in life
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- due: When something is required or expected
- insurance: Protection against loss/injury/death you pay for
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- sink: To push something down into the ground
- diet: To eat special or less food, as to lose weight
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- emergency: Sudden event needing an immediate action
- rely: Depend on with full trust or confidence
- asthma: Lung illness causing difficulty in breathing
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- maintenance: Keeping (a machine) working by checking and fixing
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- important: Having power or authority
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- sharp: Person's name
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- trim: To cut (hair, etc.) to make it neater/shorter
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- point: An item to be discussed
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- leash: Chain, strap, etc. for controlling an animal
- diligence: Hard work and effort
- vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
- piggy: Childish name for pig
- rabbi: Jewish religious teacher
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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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