Vocabulary
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on foot
- end up with: To have something as a result.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- next door: Living in the house next to the one mentioned
- give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
- in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- on to: Toward something; forward
- hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- as such: Something previously stated or understood
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- by definition: Inherently; as an essential quality or characteristic.
- as for: Concerning; regarding.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
- consequence: Importance of a person or thing
- simultaneously: At the same time; all together
- conquer: To take possession of (land, city) with an army
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
- craft: To make by hand and with much skill
- tiny: Very, very small
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
- corporate: Concerning (usually large) companies
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- eternal: Endless; constant; never ending
- religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
- respect: To follow the established rules
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- role: Character played by an actor
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
- reign: To be present and felt or sensed by everyone there
- company: Good feeling from being with someone else
- throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
- bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
- domain: A field of knowledge, thought or influence
- holy: Being good according to religious standards
- staff: Employees of a company
- terrible: Very bad; horrible
- citizen: Person who belongs to and has rights in a country
- headquarters: Main offices; administrative buildings or centers
- refuse: To not accept, allow, or give something
- sovereign: King, queen, emperor etc. of a country
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- corporation: Big company or a combination of several companies
- monarch: A king or queen
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- monarchy: Nation that is ruled by a king or queen
- nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
- whim: A sudden thought or desire; a fancy
- land: Region or country
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
- list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
- reproduction: Act or process of producing a copy of something
- round: From beginning to end (e.g. of the year)
- complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- mint: Candies with the taste of mint
- citizenship: Status of a citizen who has rights and duties
- hereditary: Passing from parents to children
- legislative: Having the power or ability to make laws
- pope: Bishop of Rome and the head of the Catholic Church
- elect: To select someone for a position by voting
- imprisonment: The state of being in a jail or prison
- basilica: Large Christian church with a curved back wall
- ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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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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