Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • pitch black: Extremely dark; completely without light.
  • in town: Present or available in the local area or city.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • in the dark: Uninformed about something; unaware.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • on the other side of: Located across something from a given point.
  • for a minute: For a short period of time; briefly.
  • geek out: To talk about or do something with great enthusiasm because you are very interested in it.
  • jump out: To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
  • in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
  • tv show: A television program.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • hold out hope: To continue to hope that something will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • girl: A female child; a young woman
  • table: Diagram that shows data in rows and columns
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
  • dress: Women's garment with a top part and a skirt
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • ready: Being likely or about to do something
  • walk: To move with your legs at a slowish pace
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • live: To be alive
  • body: The physical structure of a person or animal.
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • kid: Child or young person
  • pink: Color made by mixing red and white
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • girlfriend: Romantic female friend of a man or boy
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • jump: To attack someone suddenly
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • deep: Complex and important
  • tighter: More firmly closed or pulled
  • inability: Lack of ability, power, or means to do something
  • shout: To speak very loudly to get attention
  • gay: Happy and bright
  • apologize: To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
  • stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
  • fight: To argue or quarrel with someone about something
  • disappoint: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
  • silence: State of being quiet and not talking for a time
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • breath: Air you take in and out of your body
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • hairdresser: Someone who cuts or beautifies hair as a job
  • shave: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
  • truth: Real facts about something
  • shaving: To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
  • crash: To damage an object by causing it to hit something
  • heel: Back or end part of something
  • closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
  • pancake: Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
  • reaction: Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • awkwardly: With a lack of smooth movement
  • chilling: To make something cold, e.g. a drink
  • cheat: To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
  • desperately: In a way that shows you don't have much hope
  • tremendously: Very well or very impressively
  • perceive: To notice or become aware of something
  • attendance: Number of people present at a place or event
  • quoting: To tell someone how much a task will cost
  • grenade: Hand-held explosive devise
  • mammoth: Large extinct animal resembling a hairy elephant
  • hypothalamus: Basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • militant: Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
  • cortisol: Adrenal-cortex hormone (trade names Hydrocortone or Cortef) that is active in carbohydrate and protein metabolism
  • adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
  • armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
  • lesbian: Homosexual woman
  • scariest: Causing the most fear
  • tumor: Abnormal growth of cells; cancer
  • rumble: Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
  • vengeance: Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
  • curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
  • duel: Competition between two athletes or enemies
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    • adrenaline

      US /əˈdrɛnəlɪn/

      UK /ə'drenəlɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
      • The intense excitement and energy felt when in a dangerous or exciting situation.
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    • apologize

      US /əˈpɑləˌdʒaɪz/

      UK /ə'pɒlədʒaɪz/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say sorry because of a mistake or injury
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    • armor

      US /ˈɑrmɚ/

      UK /'ɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something in metal to protect it
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • attendance

      US /əˈtɛndəns/

      UK /əˈtendəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of people present at a place or event
      • State of being present at a place or event
      B2TOEIC
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    • awkwardly

      US /ˈɔkwə:dlɪ/

      UK /'ɔ:kwədlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With a lack of smooth movement
      • With a lack of social ease
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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
      A2
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    • body

      US /ˈbɑdi/

      UK /ˈbɒdi/

      • Noun
      • The physical structure of a person or animal.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The main or central part of something.
      • The weight and texture of a drink (like wine or coffee) in the mouth.
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    • breath

      US /brɛθ/

      UK /breθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Air you take in and out of your body
      • The smell of someone's breath.
      A2
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
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    • cheat

      US /tʃit/

      UK /tʃi:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be unfaithful to (your wife, boyfriend etc.)
      • To escape death or harm, through luck or skill
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One who is unfaithful to their wife, partner etc.
      • One who lies or breaks rules to get what they want
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    • chilling

      US /'tʃɪlɪŋ/

      UK /ˈtʃɪlɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something cold, e.g. a drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something cold, e.g. a drink
      • To become less tense about something
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    • closet

      US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/

      UK /'klɒzɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small room or cupboard used for storing things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
      B2
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    • conversation

      US /ˌkɑnvɚˈseʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Talking with other people; discussion or chat
      • General communication or interaction.
      A2
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    • curl

      US /kɚrl/

      UK /kɜ:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a round or curved shape
      • Noun
      • Something that has the shape of a curve or ring
      B2
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
      A2
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    • desperately

      US /ˈdɛspərɪtlɪ/

      UK /'despərətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that shows you don't have much hope
      • In a way that shows despair.
      A2
      More
    • disappoint

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/

      UK /ˌdɪsə'pɔɪnt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
      B1
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    • duel

      US /ˈdu:əl/

      UK /ˈdju:əl/

      • Noun
      • Competition between two athletes or enemies
      B2
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
      More
    • for a minute

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a short period of time; briefly.
      • Used to indicate a sudden realization or thought.
      A1
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    • gay

      US /ɡeɪ/

      UK /geɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Happy and bright
      • Attracted to the same sex; homosexual; lesbian
      • Noun
      • Person attracted to someone of the same sex
      B1
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    • geek out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To talk about or do something with great enthusiasm because you are very interested in it.
      A1
      More
    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • grenade

      US /ɡrəˈned/

      UK /ɡrə'neɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hand-held explosive devise
      B2
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    • hairdresser

      US /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɚ/

      UK /ˈheədresə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who cuts or beautifies hair as a job
      B2
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    • heel

      US /hil/

      UK /hi:l/

      • Noun
      • Back or end part of something
      • Rounded back part of the foot
      • Interjection
      • Instruction of a dog to follow you closely
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    • hold out hope

      US /hold aʊt hop/

      UK /həuld aut həup/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue to hope that something will happen, even if it seems unlikely.
      A2
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    • hypothalamus

      US /ˌhaɪpoˈθæləməs/

      UK /ˌhaɪpəˈθæləməs/

      • Noun
      • Basal part of the diencephalon governing autonomic nervous system
      C1
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    • in attendance

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at a particular event or meeting.
      A1
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • in the dark

      US /ɪn ði dɑrk/

      UK /in ðə dɑ:k/

      • Adjective
      • Uninformed about something; unaware.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of secrecy or ignorance.
      • In a place with little or no light.
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    • in town

      US /ɪn taʊn/

      UK /in taun/

      • Phrase
      • Present or available in the local area or city.
      • Available or present in a particular place.
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    • inability

      US /ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

      UK /ˌɪnəˈbɪləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lack of ability, power, or means to do something
      A2
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    • jump out

      US /dʒʌmp aʊt/

      UK /dʒʌmp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly appear or move forward, often to surprise someone.
      • To be very obvious or easily noticeable.
      A2
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    • kid

      US /kɪd/

      UK /kɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child or young person
      • Young goat
      • Adjective
      • Made from young goat skin
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • lesbian

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Homosexual woman
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    • mammoth

      US /ˈmæməθ/

      UK /ˈmæməθ/

      • Noun (plural)
      • Large extinct animal resembling a hairy elephant
      • Adjective
      • Huge in size
      B2
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    • militant

      US /ˈmɪlɪtənt/

      UK /'mɪlɪtənt/

      • Adjective
      • Using strong forceful methods to achieve a goal
      • Noun
      • People advocating force to achieve a goal
      B2
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • on purpose

      US /ɑn ˈpɚpəs/

      UK /ɔn ˈpə:pəs/

      • Idiom
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
      • Phrase
      • Intentionally; deliberately.
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    • on the other side of

      US /ɑn ði ˈʌðɚ ˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ɒn ði ˈʌðə ˈsaɪd ɒv/

      • Preposition
      • Located across something from a given point.
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    • pancake

      US /ˈpænˌkek/

      UK /ˈpænkeɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat cake of fried on both sides on a griddle, etc.
      B2
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    • perceive

      US /pɚˈsiv/

      UK /pə'si:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To notice or become aware of something
      • To think of someone or something in a certain way
      B1TOEIC
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    • pink

      US /pɪŋk/

      UK /pɪŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Color made by mixing red and white
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    • pitch black

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Extremely dark; completely without light.
      B2
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
      A1
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    • quoting

      US /k'woʊtɪŋ/

      UK /k'wəʊtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To tell someone how much a task will cost
      • To repeat precisely what a person said or wrote
      • Gerund
      • Repeating or copying out words from a text or speech.
      • Giving the current price of a stock or commodity.
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    • reaction

      US /riˈækʃən/

      UK /rɪ'ækʃn/

      • Noun
      • Bodily response to a drug or something eaten
      • Feeling or action in response to something
      A2
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    • rumble

      US /ˈrʌmbəl/

      UK /ˈrʌmbl/

      • Noun
      • Low, heavy continuous sound or series of sounds
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make low, heavy continuous sounds
      B2
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    • scariest

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Causing the most fear
      A2
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    • shave

      US /ʃev/

      UK /ʃeɪv/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
      A2
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    • shaving

      US /ˈʃevɪŋ/

      UK /'ʃeɪvɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut the beard/hair close to skin with a razor
      A2
      More
    • shout

      US /ʃaʊt/

      UK /ʃaʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To speak very loudly to get attention
      • Noun
      • Speaking loudly so you get attention
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    • silence

      US /ˈsaɪləns/

      UK /'saɪləns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being quiet and not talking for a time
      • When there is not sound or noise; complete quiet
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop the noise that something is making
      • To prevent someone from expressing thoughts
      A2
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    • stress

      US / strɛs/

      UK /stres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
      • To put pressure on something or someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Emphasis on part of a word or sentence
      • Pressure on something or someone
      A2TOEIC
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
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    • tighter

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • More firmly closed or pulled
      A2
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • to the point

      US /tu ði pɔɪnt/

      UK /tu: ðə pɔint/

      • Adjective
      • Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
      • Phrase
      • Relevant and pertinent to the matter at hand.
      A2
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    • tremendously

      US /trɪˈmɛndəslɪ/

      UK /trə'mendəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Very well or very impressively
      B1
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    • truth

      US /truθ/

      UK /tru:θ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Real facts about something
      A2
      More
    • tumor

      US /'tju:mə/

      UK /'tju:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abnormal growth of cells; cancer
      • A swelling of a part of the body, generally without inflammation, caused by an abnormal growth of tissue, whether benign or malignant.
      B1
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    • tv show

      US /ˈtiˈvi ʃo/

      UK /ˈti:ˈvi: ʃəu/

      • Noun
      • A television program.
      More
    • vengeance

      US /ˈvɛndʒəns/

      UK /'vendʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Punishment in return for an injury or a wrong
      • The act of inflicting such punishment or retribution.
      • Adverb
      • To a great or excessive degree; vehemently.
      B2
      More
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • 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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