Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- have to: Must do
- break off: To end a relationship, engagement etc.
- on hand: Present and available; in attendance.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- on the couch: Receiving psychotherapy or psychological treatment.
- soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
- go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- long: Person's name
- quick: Using very little time; moving far in little time
- bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
- pass: Act of giving a ball to another player in a sport
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
- soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
- iron: Heavy metal device heated to smooth clothes
- bread: Money or earnings
- coffee: A brown drink made from roasted beans and water
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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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