Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- the following: Next in order or sequence.
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- have to: Must do
- given time: A specific time that has been scheduled or agreed upon.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- on to: Toward something; forward
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- turn on
- book on: A book about a particular subject.
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- easy enough: Sufficiently easy; not too difficult.
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- fall on deaf ears: To be ignored or disregarded by those addressed.
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- in terms of
- carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
- share in: To participate in something; to have a part or interest in something.
- in the moment: At the present time; now.
- check out
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
- accurate: With no mistake or error; Correct
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- previous: Existing or happening before the present time
- method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
- overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
- prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
- pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
- task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- confession: Admission you have done something wrong
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- attention: Taking notice of someone or something
- scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
- charismatic: Able to attract and make them like you
- pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- nutrition: Scientific study of the effects of foods on health
- immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
- project: To predict what will happen in the future
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- assign: To give someone a particular job to do
- sprint: To race or move at full speed
- important: Having power or authority
- fully: Completely or entirely
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- support: To give assistance or advice to someone
- conserve: To save or protect something
- prerequisite: Necessary previous condition, thing, or action
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- evaluation: Judgment about the value or condition of something
- analytical: Thinking in a detailed and intelligent manner
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
- implementation: A practical means for accomplishing something
- idle: (Of engine) to be running but not moving the car
- disclaimer: Written denial of any legal responsibility
- punchline: Last line of a joke
- guideline: General rule or instruction how to do a thing
- instinctive: Created or done through intuition, not thought
- blueprint: Plans of how buildings will be built
- activation: Act of making something (e.g. a bomb) active
- takeaway: Employee benefit deleted in union contract
- methodology: System or techniques to show how to do tasks
- synergy: Increased effectiveness from working together
- pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
- relativity: Einstein theory about time, space and position
- superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events
- toastmaster: Person who introduces speakers at a banquet
- unimportant: Not having a major effect; not important
- powerpoint: Software package to make presentations
- abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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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
A2 Elementary
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