Vocabulary

  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • such as: For example; like
  • at least: As a minimum
  • as we know it: In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • without coffee: In the absence of coffee or caffeine beverage.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in a state: In a particular condition or situation.
  • positive impact: A beneficial or advantageous effect.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in moderation: Not excessively; with restraint.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • reduce the risk: To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
  • fatigue: Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
  • equivalent: Equal to something in value, use or meaning
  • diabetes: Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
  • ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • insomnia: Inability to sleep for many nights
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
  • consumption: The act of buying and using products
  • beverage: A drink other than water
  • disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
  • fundamental: Forming a necessary part, base, or core
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • toxic: Poisonous; harmful
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • cardiovascular: Concerning the heart and vessels of the body
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • nausea: Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • numerous: Existing in large numbers
  • democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
  • require: To demand that someone does something
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • mood: Emotion or a state of mind; how you feel
  • radically: Completely or extremely
  • nerve: Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
  • caffeine: Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
  • reduce: To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
  • potent: (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
  • produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
  • supplement: Added extra to support or make something complete
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
  • roast: To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
  • activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
  • vary: To change something and make it different
  • inhibit: To stop a person expressing themselves normally
  • chemical: Basic substance produced by mixing elements
  • adenosine: (biochemistry) a nucleoside that is a structural component of nucleic acids; it is present in all living cells in a combined form as a constituent of DNA and RNA and ADP and ATP and AMP
  • limit: Point beyond which it is not possible to go
  • century: Period of 100 years
  • beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
  • genetically: Caused or controlled, or by genes
  • block: Solid piece of material used for building
  • acid: Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
  • discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
  • catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
  • altruistic: Selfless concern for the well-being of others
  • headache: Pain in the head
  • psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
  • overthrow: To throw something past a certain point or person
  • residual: Referring to the amount left over
  • rationally: In a carefully considered manner
  • nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
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    • absorb

      US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/

      UK /əb'sɔ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take up all attention / energy of something
      • To take in a liquid; soak up
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    • acid

      US /ˈæsɪd/

      UK /ˈæsɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sour substance that reacts with metals e.g. lemon
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    • altruistic

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Selfless concern for the well-being of others
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    • anxiety

      US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/

      UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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    • as we know it

      US /əz wi no ɪt/

      UK /əz wi nəu ɪt/

      • other
      • In the form or way commonly understood or accepted.
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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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    • beneficial

      US /ˌbɛnəˈfɪʃəl/

      UK /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
      • Promoting or contributing to physical or mental well-being.
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    • beverage

      US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A drink other than water
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    • block

      US /blɑk/

      UK /blɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Solid piece of material used for building
      • A piece of wood, chocolate etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop from going forward or making progress
      • To obstruct or prevent the movement or passage of.
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    • caffeine

      US /kæˈfin, ˈkæfˌin, ˈkæfiɪn/

      UK /ˈkæfi:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance in coffee, etc. that keeps you awake
      • The amount of caffeine in a substance.
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    • catholic

      US /ˈkæθəlɪk, ˈkæθlɪk/

      UK /ˈkæθlɪk/

      • Adjective
      • One of many Christian belief systems
      • Noun
      • Person believing in the Catholic church
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    • chemical

      US /ˈkɛmɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkemɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Basic substance produced by mixing elements
      • The branch of science concerned with the substances of which matter is composed, the investigation of their properties and reactions, and the use of such reactions to form new substances.
      • Adjective
      • Made of various elements
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • consume

      US /kənˈsum/

      UK /kən'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To eat, drink, buy or use up something
      • To take all your energy; focus the attention
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    • consumption

      US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of buying and using products
      • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
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    • democracy

      US /dɪˈmɑkrəsi/

      UK /dɪ'mɒkrəsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of government in which everyone is equal
      • Principles of social equality and respect for the individual within a society.
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    • diabetes

      US /ˌdaɪəˈbitɪs, -tiz/

      UK /ˌdaɪəˈbi:ti:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness where there is too much sugar in the blood
      • A form of diabetes, usually diagnosed in children and young adults, in which the body does not produce insulin.
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    • discomfort

      US /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

      UK /dɪsˈkʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feelings of being uncomfortable or uneasy
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    • disease

      US /dɪˈziz/

      UK /dɪˈzi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
      • A disorder of structure or function in a plant, especially one caused by a pathogen.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To affect with disease; to corrupt or sicken.
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    • enlightenment

      US /ɛnˈlaɪtn:mənt/

      UK /ɪnˈlaɪtnmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
      • The state of having knowledge or understanding; the act of giving someone knowledge or understanding.
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    • equivalent

      US /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

      UK /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

      • Adjective
      • Equal to something in value, use or meaning
      • Having the same meaning or significance.
      • Noun
      • Thing like another in quality, quantity or degree
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    • fatigue

      US /fəˈtiɡ/

      UK /fəˈti:g/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Breaking due to being moved or bent many times
      • Being very tired
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone or something to become very tired
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • fundamental

      US /ˌfʌndəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Forming a necessary part, base, or core
      • Of central importance.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A basic part of something
      • (Music) the lowest note in a harmony
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    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
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    • genetically

      US /dʒə'netɪklɪ/

      UK /dʒə'netɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Caused or controlled, or by genes
      • By means of genes or genetic engineering.
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    • headache

      US /ˈhed.eɪk/

      UK /ˈhed.eɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pain in the head
      • Something that causes worry or annoyance.
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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    • in a state

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a particular condition or situation.
      • In an emotional condition, often negative (e.g., panic, distress).
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    • in moderation

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not excessively; with restraint.
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    • ingredient

      US /ɪnˈɡridiənt/

      UK /ɪnˈgri:diənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food item used when making a meal or drink
      • Quality necessary to be something to work well
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    • inhibit

      US /ɪnˈhɪbɪt/

      UK /ɪn'hɪbɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop a person expressing themselves normally
      • To stop something happening; restrain something
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    • insomnia

      US /ɪnˈsɑ:mniə/

      UK /ɪnˈsɒmniə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Inability to sleep for many nights
      • A specific instance or occurrence of sleeplessness.
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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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    • limit

      US /ˈlɪmɪt/

      UK /'lɪmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Point beyond which it is not possible to go
      • A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To stop or prevent an increase past a point
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • nausea

      US /ˈnɔziə, -ʒə, -siə, -ʃə/

      UK /ˈnɔ:ziə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of sickness so that you feel like vomiting
      • A feeling of revulsion; disgust.
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    • nerve

      US /nɚv/

      UK /nə:v/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fibers in the body that enable feeling, movement
      • Courage to do something that is difficult or risky
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To summon one's courage; brace oneself.
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    • nervousness

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
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    • numerous

      US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/

      UK /ˈnju:mərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in large numbers
      • Consisting of many things or people.
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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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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • overthrow

      US /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊ/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈθrəʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something past a certain point or person
      • To forcefully remove a government from power
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing past a certain point or person
      • Forceful removal of a government from power
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    • positive impact

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A beneficial or advantageous effect.
      • Adjective
      • Having a beneficial or advantageous effect.
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    • potent

      US /ˈpotnt/

      UK /'pəʊtnt/

      • Adjective
      • (Of men) being able to make a woman pregnant
      • Having a powerful effect, e.g. on the body or mind
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    • productivity

      US /ˌprɑ:dʌkˈtɪvəti/

      UK /ˌprɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rate at which people or machines produce
      • A measure of the efficiency of a person, machine, factory, system, etc., in converting inputs into useful output.
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    • psychoactive

      US /ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Affecting the mind or mood
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    • radically

      US /ˈrædɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /'rædɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Completely or extremely
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    • rationally

      US /'ræʃnəlɪ/

      UK /'ræʃnəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a carefully considered manner
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    • reduce

      US /rɪˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /rɪ'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to decrease, e.g. your weight if overweight
      • To boil a liquid until it has decreased in amount
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    • reduce the risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To lessen the probability of something dangerous or harmful occurring.
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    • require

      US /rɪˈkwaɪr/

      UK /rɪ'kwaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand that someone does something
      • To need to do something, to make it necessary
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    • residual

      US /rɪˈzɪdʒuəl/

      UK /rɪˈzɪdjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Referring to the amount left over
      • Noun
      • Amount left over
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    • roast

      US /roʊst/

      UK /rəʊst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strongly criticize often in a teasing manner
      • To cook food in an oven or over a fire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A joint of meat cooked in an oven
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    • sensitive

      US /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/

      UK /'sensətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
      • (Private information) needing careful treatment
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • spread

      US /sprɛd/

      UK /spred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
      • The distance between two things
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place over a large area; to cover a large area
      • (Of ideas, gossip) to pass to and affect others
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
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    • supplement

      US /ˈsʌpləmənt/

      UK /'sʌplɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Added extra to support or make something complete
      • Vitamins, etc. added to diet for health reasons
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra to support or make something complete
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • toxic

      US /ˈtɑksɪk/

      UK /ˈtɒksɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Poisonous; harmful
      • (Of relationships) harmful; causing conflict
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • vary

      US /ˈveri/

      UK /ˈveəri/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change something and make it different
      • To be changeable, both up and down
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    • without coffee

      US /wɪˈðaʊt ˈkɔfi/

      UK /wɪˈðaʊt ˈkɒfi/

      • other
      • In the absence of coffee or caffeine beverage.
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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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