Vocabulary
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- at that time: During a specific point in the past.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- log onto: To gain access to a computer system or network by entering a username and password.
- have a go: To attempt or try something.
- back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- sentence: (Of a judge) to decide the punishment of
- subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- top: To be higher or larger than a specific value
- tense: The use of grammar to state the time things happen
- match: To equal or be as good as something else
- home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- invite: To ask someone to go somewhere or do something
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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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