Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • in terms of
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • have at: To attack someone or something.
  • deal with
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • in practice: In reality or actual use; as opposed to in theory.
  • come at: To approach someone to attack them
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
  • in the news: Being widely reported in the media.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • to date: Up to the present time; until now.
  • get up to: To do something slightly naughty
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • at length: In detail; fully
  • critical to: Extremely important or essential.
  • halfway through: At or in the middle of a period of time or an activity.
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • devil's advocate: One who argues against a position to test its strength.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • warm and fuzzy: Causing a feeling of happiness, comfort, and affection.
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
  • get along: To have a friendly relationship with someone; like
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • lean in: To move closer to someone or something, often by bending forward.
  • a couple hundred: Approximately two hundred.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • zero in: To focus on a target
  • in the face of: When confronted with something difficult or challenging.
  • face of adversity: The ability to remain strong and determined when faced with difficulties or challenges.
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • in management: Employed in a managerial role or department.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • call it quits: To stop doing something; to give up
  • at least: As a minimum
  • certain to: Sure to happen; inevitable.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
  • park in: To drive a vehicle into a parking spot or area.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • point at: To aim (gun, etc.) at someone or something
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • save the day: To prevent a disaster or failure; to rescue a situation.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • call on: To order or ask someone to do a specific activity
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • come around: To eventually change your opinion or be persuaded to agree with someone else's.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • cash in: To sell asset to get money back
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • time out: A brief suspension of activity; a pause.
  • happen on: To find or discover by accident.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • very top: The highest point or part of something.
  • get together: To gather, or come together for some purpose
  • put a name: To identify or recall the name of someone or something.
  • sit around: To spend time idly; to do nothing in particular.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • a tremendous amount: A very large quantity or number of something.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • finish with: To end a relationship
  • in a row: One after another without a break.
  • up the hill: In an upward direction on a slope or hill.
  • sum up
  • get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
  • on behalf of: As the representative of someone
  • start in: To begin a job or activity.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • think through: To consider carefully so all points are covered
  • metro area: A densely populated urban area and its surrounding suburbs, economically and socially integrated.
  • incredibly important: Extremely significant or crucial.
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • strong point: A particular skill or asset that gives someone an advantage.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
  • to death: Extremely; to a great degree
  • wall in: To surround something tightly with walls or barriers.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
  • see about: To look into or arrange something.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • internet access: The ability to connect to the internet.
  • in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
  • one being: An individual existence; a person or creature.
  • set up
  • chip in: To contribute (donate money) to a cause
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
  • to: Toward a point, person, place or thing
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • go: To attend or be at a place
  • kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
  • firm: Company that sells goods or services
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
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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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