Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • In the event of: If something happens, especially something undesirable
  • far worse: Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • best known: Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
  • resist the urge: To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
  • hit with: To strike someone or something using an object.
  • from power: To lose control or position of authority.
  • in the open: Publicly; not secret.
  • as with: In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
  • power failure: A loss of electrical power supply.
  • in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
  • stop: To block or close something
  • jump: To attack someone suddenly
  • appears: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
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    • as with

      US /æz wɪð/

      UK /æz wið/

      • Preposition
      • In the same way that something happens or is true of something else.
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    • at risk

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      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • best known

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Most widely or popularly recognized, famous, or familiar.
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    • do in

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
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    • far worse

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      UK

      • Adjective
      • Significantly more unpleasant, serious, or severe.
      • In a much poorer state of health or physical condition.
      • Adverb
      • To a much greater degree of inferiority or unsuitability.
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    • for example

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      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • freak out

      US /frik aʊt/

      UK /fri:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
      • To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
      • To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
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    • from power

      US /frəm ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /frəm ˈpaʊə/

      • other
      • To lose control or position of authority.
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    • hit with

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      • Phrasal Verb
      • To strike someone or something using an object.
      • To suddenly realize or understand something.
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in places

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
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    • In the event of

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      UK

      • Phrase
      • If something happens, especially something undesirable
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    • in the open

      US /ɪn ði ˈopən/

      UK /in ðə ˈəupən/

      • Phrase
      • Publicly; not secret.
      • Outdoors; not inside a building or covered space.
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    • in touch

      US /ɪn tʌtʃ/

      UK /in tʌtʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Having contact or communication with someone.
      • Aware of or informed about something.
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    • no matter

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

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • power failure

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      • Noun
      • A loss of electrical power supply.
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    • resist the urge

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      • Phrase
      • To fight against a strong desire or temptation.
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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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