Vocabulary
- wake up: To stop sleeping
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- have to: Must do
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- on time
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- going on: To continue doing something
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
- in the house: Located inside a building used as a dwelling.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- spring out: To move or jump out suddenly and quickly.
- clock in: To record the time of one's arrival at work, typically using a time clock.
- lean on: To depend on someone for support or help.
- on the house: Free; paid for by the establishment.
- turn off
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- phone in: Call someone by phone, often to report or notify remotely.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- on air: Being broadcast on radio or television.
- cut through: To pass or go directly through something, often overcoming an obstacle.
- of all time: The best or most significant in history.
- talk radio: A radio program or station featuring discussions and interviews.
- swear on: To make a solemn promise or oath, often invoking something sacred or important to emphasize sincerity.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- track pants: Loose, comfortable trousers worn for sports or leisure.
- rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
- read up: To spend time trying to find out about something so that you know more about it.
- came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
- for too long: For an excessively extended period.
- play on: To exploit or take advantage of something, such as someone's emotions or weaknesses.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- way too long: Excessively long in duration; much longer than necessary or desired.
- make it worse: To aggravate a situation; to make something bad even worse.
- family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
- in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- point the finger: To blame or accuse someone of doing something wrong.
- check out
- snap at: To speak to someone in a sharp or angry way.
- deal with
- get here: To arrive at a specific location.
- in store: About to happen in the future
- get trapped in: To become confined in a place and unable to escape.
- dying to: Extremely eager or anxious to do or have something.
- out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
- full gear: All the necessary equipment for a particular activity.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- in ways: In a manner or by methods that.
- count up: To add numbers together to find a total; to increase gradually.
- all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
- raw emotion: Emotion that is unfiltered and intense.
- in reverse: In the opposite direction.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- such as: For example; like
- nuts and bolts: The basic practical details.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
- hanging out: To spend time with your friends
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
- get excited: To become enthusiastic or eager.
- go on: To continue doing something
- test run: A trial or experiment to test a new product, system, or procedure.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- road ahead: The future; what is to come.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
- look around: To explore a place; search for something.
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- across from: Being on the other side
- terrible at: Very bad or unskilled at something.
- other than: Except for; apart from.
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- like a million bucks: To look or feel extremely good or attractive.
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- in the open: Publicly; not secret.
- at a time: Separately; one by one
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
- reach out: To attempt to communicate with someone.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
- realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
- doubt: Not being sure of something; lack of certainty
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
- cortex: The outer part of an organ/structure, e.g. brain
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- pandemic: (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- prefrontal: Anterior to a frontal structure
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- intention: Aim or purpose
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- personality: Way someone is or reacts to life or other people
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- behavior: The way a person or thing acts; manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- vision: Ability to see; eyesight
- snooze: A short light sleep; nap
- courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- count: To add things together to find the total number
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- hesitate: To pause because unsure or reluctant to do
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- important: Having power or authority
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- point: An item to be discussed
- rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
- spotlight: Lamp that produces a strong beam of light
- garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
- autopilot: (For ships, planes) automatic navigational device
- micro: A prefix meaning 'very small'
- lien: Law charge on property to satisfy a debt or duty
- awakens: To make aware of (a certain feeling or memory)
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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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