Vocabulary
- got to: To arrive at some place
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
- on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- compound word
- for instance: As an example.
- with practice: Through repeated exercise or performance, leading to improvement or skill.
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- going on: To continue doing something
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
- pronunciation: How a word is said; how a word sounds
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
- tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
- precise: (Of language details etc.) Very accurate and exact
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- belly: Middle part of the body; the stomach
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- board: Surface for posting or showing information
- casual: Being careless or having little thought or effort
- contraction: Process of becoming smaller in length/size
- emphasize: To stress the items that are important
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- master: To gain control over something
- mind: To be bothered or upset by something
- combine: To mix several things together to form one thing
- commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
- important: Having power or authority
- arrest: To attract someone's attention and hold interest
- regularly: At the usual time each day, week, or month
- hint: To suggest without being direct about it
- punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- speech: A formal talk to an audience
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- schedule: A list of events and their times
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- comprehend: To understand the meaning of
- guy: Man; boy; any person
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
- suggestion: Idea about what someone should do
- come: To arrive at a place
- ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
- jail: Place to hold criminals being punished for a crime
- warrant: Official authorization for some action or decision
- rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
- ad: Public notice or advertisement
- err: To make a mistake
- latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
- ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
- delete: To remove or erase 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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