Vocabulary

  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in terms of
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on the slide: In a state of decline or deterioration.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • in the field: Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • name names: To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • off to the races: Starting an activity or process quickly and with enthusiasm.
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
  • deal in: To buy and sell a particular product or products.
  • in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • any sort of: Any kind of; any type of
  • to the day: Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
  • button up: To fasten the buttons of a garment.
  • build on: To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
  • as a result of: Because of something; owing to.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
  • obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
  • specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
  • executive: A senior manager in a business or organization
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
  • scratch: To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
  • version: Different way that someone interprets something
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
  • productivity: Rate at which people or machines produce
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • validate: To show to be officially correct or allowable
  • break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
  • bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
  • revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • legitimately: In a lawfully recognized manner
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • summarize: To state the main or most important ideas
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • slide: Part of machines that slides backward and forward
  • optimize: To make as effective as possible
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
  • clay: Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • glue: Sticky substance used for joining things together
  • dot: To place small amounts/things in various places
  • automate: To make automatic by using machines
  • unlimited: Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
  • engineering: The practical application of science to industry
  • superpower: State powerful enough to influence world events
  • perplexity: Trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • advice

      US /əd'vaɪs/

      UK /ədˈvaɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suggestion about what would help someone
      • Professional guidance from a lawyer or legal expert.
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    • any sort of

      US

      UK

      • Determiner
      • Any kind of; any type of
      • Phrase
      • Somewhat; to some extent
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    • as a result of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Because of something; owing to.
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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.
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    • automate

      US /ˈɔtəˌmet/

      UK /'ɔ:təmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make automatic by using machines
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
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    • build on

      US /bɪld ɑn/

      UK /bild ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop or expand something; to use something as a foundation for further progress.
      • To use something as a base or foundation for further development or success.
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    • bullet

      US /ˈbʊlɪt/

      UK /'bʊlɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metal object fired from a gun
      • Dot at the beginning of each line in a list
      • Adjective
      • Very fast.
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • button up

      US /ˈbʌtn ʌp/

      UK /ˈbʌtən ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fasten the buttons of a garment.
      • To finish or complete something.
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    • clay

      US /kle/

      UK /kleɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Heavy sticky earth used to make pottery
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • come up with

      US /kʌm ʌp wɪð/

      UK /kʌm ʌp wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think of an idea or solution; produce
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    • deal in

      US /dil ɪn/

      UK /di:l in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To buy and sell a particular product or products.
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    • dot

      US /dɑt/

      UK /dɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To place small amounts/things in various places
      • To mark something by placing a small, round spot
      • Noun
      • Small round mark
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    • engineering

      US /ˌendʒɪˈnɪrɪŋ/

      UK /ˌendʒɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The practical application of science to industry
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    • executive

      US /ɪɡˈzɛkjətɪv/

      UK /ɪɡ'zekjətɪv/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A senior manager in a business or organization
      • The branch of government responsible for enforcing laws.
      • Adjective
      • Of a high ranking job in a company
      • Relating to the management of a business or organization.
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    • extraordinary

      US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

      UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
      • Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
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    • fascinating

      US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      • To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
      • Adjective
      • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from nothing.
      • From the very beginning; using new materials rather than something that already exists.
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    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
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    • glue

      US /ɡlu/

      UK /ɡlu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sticky substance used for joining things together
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or affix things with glue or paste
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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
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With regard to; concerning a particular aspect.
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    • in the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Working or doing research in a real-world environment, not in a classroom or laboratory.
      • Located on the playing area of a sports ground.
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    • in the future

      US /ɪn ði ˈfjutʃɚ/

      UK /in ðə ˈfju:tʃə/

      • Phrase
      • At a later time; in times to come.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • launch

      US /lɔntʃ, lɑntʃ/

      UK /lɔ:ntʃ/

      • Noun
      • Starting a new project; introducing new product
      • Act of firing rockets into the air
      • Transitive Verb
      • To start a new project; start selling a product
      • To put a rocket into the air
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    • legitimately

      US /lɪ'dʒɪtɪmətlɪ/

      UK /lɪ'dʒɪtɪmətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a lawfully recognized manner
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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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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    • name names

      US /neɪm neɪmz/

      UK /neɪm neɪmz/

      • other
      • To identify or report specific people, often in a sensitive context.
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    • obvious

      US /ˈɑbviəs/

      UK /ˈɒbviəs/

      • Adjective
      • Easily understood and clear; plain to see
      • Easy to see or notice.
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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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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    • off to the races

      US /ɔf tə ðə ˈreɪsɪz/

      UK /ɒf tə ðə ˈreisiz/

      • other
      • Starting an activity or process quickly and with enthusiasm.
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    • on the slide

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of decline or deterioration.
      • Losing control or influence; declining in status.
      • Adjective
      • (Informal) Dishonest or untrustworthy; engaging in shady practices.
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    • once in a while

      US //wʌns ɪn ə waɪl//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; not very often.
      • Occasionally; not very often.
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    • optimize

      US /ˈɑ:ptɪmaɪz/

      UK /ˈɒptɪmaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make as effective as possible
      B2
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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    • perplexity

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • productive

      US /prəˈdʌktɪv, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Producing things in large quantities; fertile
      • Doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
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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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    • revolution

      US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • When a group overthrows an existing government
      • Sudden or significant change in something
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    • scratch

      US /skrætʃ/

      UK /skrætʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To rub your skin with your nails to stop an itch
      • To make a small cut or mark on a surface
      • Noun
      • Action of rubbing your skin when itchy
      • A small cut or mark on a surface
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    • slide

      US /slaɪd/

      UK /slaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Part of machines that slides backward and forward
      • Reduction in amount, price, quality
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To pass or move smoothly and rapidly into or out
      • To move smoothly and rapidly over a surface
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    • specifically

      US /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • As regards a particular thing; closely related to
      • In a definite and clear manner.
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    • sudden

      US /ˈsʌdn/

      UK /ˈsʌdn/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
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    • summarize

      US /ˈsʌməˌraɪz/

      UK /ˈsʌməraɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state the main or most important ideas
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    • superpower

      US /ˈsu:pərpaʊə(r)/

      UK /ˈsu:pəpaʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • State powerful enough to influence world events
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • to the day

      US /tu ðə deɪ/

      UK /tu ðə deɪ/

      • other
      • Exactly on the date specified, without any difference.
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    • unlimited

      US /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      UK /ʌnˈlɪmɪtɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being free from limits, restrictions or rules
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    • validate

      US /ˈvælɪˌdet/

      UK /'vælɪdeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show to be officially correct or allowable
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    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
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    • version

      US /ˈvɚʒən, -ʃən/

      UK /ˈvə:ʃən/

      • Noun
      • Different way that someone interprets something
      • New or different form of something
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
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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

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    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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