Vocabulary
- in terms of
- tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- alternative energy: Energy generated from natural resources, such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, and geothermal heat, which are renewable.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- grow on: To cause someone to begin to like
- in one year: Within a period of twelve months.
- on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in turn: One after the other in a sequence or rotation.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- by mistake: Accidentally; unintentionally.
- water down: To add water to a drink or other liquid in order to make it less strong, concentrated, or thick.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- abundant in: Present in great quantity; plentiful in.
- heat up: To become warmer; to make something warmer.
- come at: To approach someone to attack them
- into space: Toward or entering the region beyond Earth's atmosphere.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
- come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- check out
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- panel: Group who answer questions or give opinions
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
- water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
- generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
- plant: Factory or a place where things are made
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- nuclear: Concerning or involving the center of an atom
- oyster: An edible marine mollusk
- coal: Dark hard substance from the earth burnt as a fuel
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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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