Vocabulary
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- in terms of
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- do without: To manage without having or doing something
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- by contrast: Used to introduce an idea or situation that is very different from one you have just mentioned.
- perceive: To notice or become aware of something
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- pretend: To act as if something is true when it is not
- deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
- desperate: Being beyond hope; prepared to do anything
- pursue: To follow and try to catch, or to reach a goal
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- strength: Condition of being strong
- purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
- feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
- desire: To wish for, hope or want something
- worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
- status: Position or rank relative to others in a society
- interaction: Process of people or things affecting each other
- accountable: Be responsible to someone or for some activity
- concern: To be about a particular topic
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- virtue: Benefit, advantage, or good result of something
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- vanity: When you are too proud of your appearance/ability
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- praise: To express approval of something or someone
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- assessment: Conclusion, opinion formed after due consideration
- inequality: Situation where things are not equal, fair
- philosopher: Person studying the meaning of truth and life
- important: Having power or authority
- solely: With no one or nothing else
- toil: To do hard physical work for a long time
- eloquent: Able to speak expressively or convincingly
- modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- virtuous: Having moral goodness
- vain: Too proud of yourself, especially your appearance
- attend: To take care of someone in need
- incapable: Not capable or able to do something
- product: Item that can be bought
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- redemption: Trading in a voucher, debt, etc.
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- complacency: Self-satisfaction, without being aware of problems
- behaviour: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- human: A person; a man, woman or child
- realise: To become aware of or understand mentally
- bustle: To move energetically or busily
- mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
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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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