Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- at least: As a minimum
- at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
- point out: To make others aware of an idea
- appear at: To be present in a specific place or event.
- such as: For example; like
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- to the touch: When tested or sensed by physical contact.
- deal with
- have to: Must do
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- check out
- flat: Apartment; set of rooms for living in
- light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
- number: Symbols such as 1, 2, 56, 793
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- video: Recording capturing action with sound
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- fire: Heat and the flame produced when burning
- nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
- man: Humans in general, including male and female
- frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
- sodium: A soft, white chemical element
- super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
- dangerous: Involving the chance of hurt or damage; risky
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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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