Vocabulary
- of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- regardless of
- run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
- such as: For example; like
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- distant memory: A memory that is old and not very clear.
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- consequence: Importance of a person or thing
- trigger: Lever on a gun that you pull to fire
- enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- unprecedented: Not having happened before, or to such a degree
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
- rage: Strong or violent anger
- stake: Share/interest in the success of a business, etc.
- remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
- realm: Area ruled by a king or queen
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- pride: Sense of your own importance and worth
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
- debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
- utter: To make a particular sound; speak
- defeat: To beat an enemy, team, disease
- deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
- credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
- temporary: Continuing for a limited time; not permanent
- assault: To attack someone physically or emotionally
- cure: Something that solves a problem or makes it better
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- seal: To close tightly to protect it from leaking
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
- purge: To make clear/clean by getting rid of evil/waste
- miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
- distant: Unfriendly; cold
- branch: Part of a family related to the same members
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- envy: Feeling of wanting something that someone else has
- sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
- badge: Material with a pin to show membership in a group
- sustained: To do or make something continue for a long time
- horrific: Terrifying and shocking
- harm: To damage, injure, or hurt someone or something
- turn: To become (a particular age)
- antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
- weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
- attire: Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
- blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- set: Prepared for something; ready
- madness: Obsolete term for legal insanity
- scourge: Person or thing causing great suffering
- burn: To destroy with fire
- adept: Being highly skilled in some activity
- left: To go away from; depart
- salvation: Being sent to heaven by believing in God
- people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
- forget: To not remember something
- dream: A wish or hope for something to happen
- vividly: In a strongly, bright, lively or colorful manner
- die: Cube with dots numbering 1-6 on it used in games
- wake: To cause to become more energetic or attentive
- long: Person's name
- taint: To hurt or damage the good condition of something
- thirst: Powerful desire or need for e.g. knowledge
- overrun: To exceed or be too much; take too long
- inferno: Large fire in a building or other place
- spear: Long hunting stick with a sharp point
- keg: Small barrel, e.g. for beer or rum
- populace: The people of a country or local area
- weaponry: Collection of weapons and weapon-like instruments
- canon: General rule of how to behave or do things
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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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