Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- turn down: To fold something, e.g. a shirt collar
- signed on to: To formally agree to something, often by signing a document.
- got to: To arrive at some place
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
- hang out: To spend time with your friends
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- beat out: To defeat someone in a competition or contest.
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- eventually: After a long time; after many attempts; in the end
- significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- bizarre: Odd or strange
- puberty: Stage of life when you become sexually mature
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- express: To send something by fast mail
- decline: To bend towards the ground
- viral: Of or caused by a virus
- contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
- theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
- regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
- cast: People who appear in a play or movie
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- incident: Event, usually unusual or important; accident
- fellow: Man or a boy
- charity: Kindness and willingness to forgive, help
- memorable: Worthy of being remembered; striking; outstanding
- role: Character played by an actor
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- honor: To fulfill an agreement
- recruit: Person who has just joined the military
- trend: Current style or fashion
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
- century: Period of 100 years
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- audition: To try out for a part in a play or film
- auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
- manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
- proposal: Act of asking someone to marry you
- receptionist: Person working on the front desk of a hotel, etc.
- sitcom: Humorous drama based on day-to-day life
- great: Very good; better than before
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
- choice: Decision between two or more possibilities
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- meet: To provide something that is necessary
- penny: Person's name
- finale: Last part of a musical piece or performance
- show: To be easily seen or displayed
- scooter: Light motorcycle, usually with small wheels
- caliber: Degree or grade of excellence or worth
- confidentiality: Agreement to keep some information secret
- sandy: Person's name
- lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
- funnier: Being more amusing than
- robin: Person's name
- overshadow: To be more important or significant by comparison
- marshall: Person's name
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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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