Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- stick with: To continue to support or stay loyal to someone or something.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- red hot: Extremely hot; heated to a point of glowing red.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- set off: To start a journey
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- join in
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- long: Person's name
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- pain: Strong feeling of hurt or discomfort
- flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- blood: Red liquid in the bodies of people and animals
- serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and emotional well-being; often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone.
- dull: Not exciting or interesting; boring; lifeless
- caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
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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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