Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- on the scene: Present at a location, especially where something has happened.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- set up
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in terms of
- next to: Being located along side another
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- give out: To be used up; have nothing left; fail
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- second nature: A behavior that has become automatic or habitual.
- ahead of the pack: Being in a leading position compared to competitors.
- in small doses: Acceptable or enjoyable only when limited in quantity.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- wait around: To wait idly or without a specific purpose.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- picking out: To choose or select one item from many
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- toughen up: To become stronger, more resilient, or less sensitive.
- embrace it: To accept something enthusiastically.
- grow into: To be able to wear clothes that were too big
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- in the bucket: Situated or contained inside a bucket.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- at any rate: Whatever happens; in any case; anyway.
- special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- custom made: Designed and manufactured specifically for a particular customer.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- stick: To push a sharp or pointed object into something
- material: Cloth; fabric
- practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- random: Chosen, done without a particular plan or pattern
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- dude: Form of address for a man
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- suffer: To experience pain, illness, or injury
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- dense: Very thick and difficult to see, get through
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- harness: To capture the power of something
- guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
- collective: Business owned or controlled by its workers
- secret: Kept hidden from others; Known only to a few people
- canvas: Special cloth on which an artist paints a picture
- bother: To cause problems, concerns or worry for someone
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- habit: Loose clothing like a cloak, worn by monks, nuns
- row: To move a boat using oars
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- intentional: Done with a deliberate plan to do or achieve
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
- point: An item to be discussed
- middle: Place that is halfway between two things
- neighborhood: Area of a town or city that people live in
- discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- tutor: A teacher who deals with students personally
- uncomfortable: Not being relaxed; worried about something
- gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- personalize: To make personal or more personal
- grandma: Mother of your father or mother
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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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