Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
- for short: As a shortened form of a name or phrase.
- to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
- literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
- ultimately: Done or considered as the final and most important
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
- physical: Health check at the doctors' or hospital
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- culprit: Person who has done something wrong or illegal
- distinct: Clearly different in nature from something else
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- mutation: Change that changes genetic structure
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- burden: To weigh down with a load; impose a task upon
- quality: Feature associated with someone or something
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
- mechanism: Part of a machine that performs a certain function
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- genetic: Of, relating to, or controlled by genes
- innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
- odor: A certain smell, often strong or distinct
- dominant: The strongest; most powerful
- cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- primary: Most important, most basic or essential
- reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
- population: Number of people who live in a country, area etc.
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- infamous: Famous because of something bad
- abundant: Being in very great supply; plentiful
- raw: Being uncontrolled or strong, as your emotions
- totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
- genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- rodent: Animal that gnaws/bites, e.g. rat, mouse, rabbit
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- celery: Long hard thin green vegetable
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- aromatic: (Of herbs, etc.) with a strong, but pleasant smell
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- chromosome: Cell structures that carry the genetic material
- spice: Plant used for making food sweet or hot-tasting
- divisive: Causing division or disagreement
- disgrace: Shame or dishonor
- herb: Small leafy plant used in medicines or food
- gene: Part of cell controlling development of a thing
- parsley: Small, green herb used to season or garnish food
- stoke: To add fuel or tend a fire to make it stronger
- taco: Tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
- humankind: All of the living human inhabitants of the earth
- dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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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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