Vocabulary

  • rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
  • in a series: Arranged or happening one after another.
  • under normal circumstances: Typically; usually; in the absence of unusual factors or conditions.
  • of age: Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
  • run by: To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
  • in ruins: Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • incorporate into: To include something as part of a larger thing.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • no go: A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
  • sergeant major: A non-commissioned officer in the army, typically ranking above a staff sergeant and below a warrant officer.
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • request for: A formal application or appeal for something.
  • for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • for the best: Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • contagious: Able to be passed on by touch
  • tackle: To start working on a difficult problem
  • develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
  • spread: A big meal, often laid out as a buffet
  • territory: Area of land defended by an animal
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • external: Concerning foreign countries
  • vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • eradicate: To remove or destroy something completely
  • declare: To make a statement in a strong and confident way
  • deny: To refuse to allow or accept something
  • surgery: Medical operation involving cutting into body
  • device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
  • outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
  • agency: Business that provides some service for others
  • infection: (Computers) Having a computer virus
  • patient: Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
  • dissolve: To cause something to end
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • patch: Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
  • activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • destroy: To damage so badly that something no longer exists
  • invasive: Entering the body, etc. in a destructive way
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • border: To be right next to another country or state
  • transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • dose: An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
  • rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
  • virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
  • sesame: Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
  • medical: Of or relating to physical health or medicine
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • land: Region or country
  • part: Division of a book
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • cough: To suddenly expel air from the lungs
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • university: High-level educational institution; college
  • rash: Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
  • vaccination: Type of injection to prevent getting a disease
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • electrical: Related or connected to electricity
  • buffer: Data in computer memory allowing fast access
  • strong: (Of tea or beer) dark or thick
  • flu: Illness causing headache, fever etc.
  • inject: To add or put in more (money, energy etc.)
  • blessing: To make something holy by saying a special prayer
  • heartbeat: Beat of your heart
  • syringe: Device with a needle to take blood/inject drugs
  • runny: Being able to flow as a liquid
  • newborn: Having just/recently arisen or come into existence
  • northwestern: Area in the north and west
  • coca: Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
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    • activate

      US /ˈæktəˌvet/

      UK /ˈæktɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
      • To make something start working
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    • agency

      US /ˈedʒənsi/

      UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business that provides some service for others
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
      A2
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    • at bay

      US /æt be/

      UK /æt bei/

      • Phrase
      • Kept at a distance; held back.
      A1
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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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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • blessing

      US /ˈblɛsɪŋ/

      UK /'blesɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something holy by saying a special prayer
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act making something holy by special prayers
      • God's favor and protection.
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    • border

      US /ˈbɔrdɚ/

      UK /'bɔ:də(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be right next to another country or state
      • To form the edge of something
      • Noun
      • Outer part or edge of something
      • Line separating one country, state from another
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    • buffer

      US /ˈbʌfɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌfə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Data in computer memory allowing fast access
      • Protection to prevent things mixing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To store data in special memory for fast access
      • To protect a thing by separating it from
      B2
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    • coca

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Type of South American plant used to make cocaine
      C1
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    • contagious

      US /kənˈtedʒəs/

      UK /kənˈteɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be passed on by touch
      • (of a disease) able to be transmitted by infection.
      C2
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    • cough

      US /kɔ:f/

      UK /kɒf/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly expel air from the lungs
      • Noun
      • Act of pushing out air from your body suddenly
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    • declare

      US /dɪˈklɛr/

      UK /dɪ'kleə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a statement in a strong and confident way
      • To show the cost of things purchased overseas
      A2TOEIC
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    • deny

      US /dɪˈnaɪ/

      UK /dɪ'naɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refuse to allow or accept something
      A2TOEIC
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    • destroy

      US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/

      UK /dɪ'strɔɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage so badly that something no longer exists
      • To defeat someone or something easily
      A2TOEIC
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    • destruction

      US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
      • The state of being destroyed or ruined.
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    • device

      US /dɪˈvaɪs/

      UK /dɪˈvaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
      • Method of doing something; a way
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    • dissolve

      US /dɪˈzɑ:lv/

      UK /dɪˈzɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to end
      • To dismiss, e.g. a law-making body
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    • dose

      US /doʊs/

      UK /dəʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a certain amount of something to someone
      B1
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    • education

      US /ˌɛdʒəˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Academic field studying the practice of teaching
      • Process of giving or receiving teaching
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    • electrical

      US /ɪˈlektrɪkl/

      UK /ɪˈlektrɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Related or connected to electricity
      • Skilled in working with electricity.
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    • eradicate

      US /ɪˈrædɪˌket/

      UK /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove or destroy something completely
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • external

      US /ɪkˈstɚnəl/

      UK /eksˈtə:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning foreign countries
      • Concerning the outside of something; outer
      A2
      More
    • flu

      US /flu/

      UK /flu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Illness causing headache, fever etc.
      • A specific instance or bout of influenza.
      B2
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    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
      B2
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    • for life

      US /fɔr laɪf/

      UK /fɔ: laif/

      • Phrase
      • For the duration of one's life; permanently.
      • To support someone for the duration of their life.
      • Adjective
      • Being a member for the entirety of one's life.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
      A1
      More
    • for the best

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in the most positive or beneficial outcome, even if it's difficult or painful in the short term.
      • Hoping for a positive outcome.
      A1
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • heartbeat

      US /ˈhɑ:rtbi:t/

      UK /ˈhɑ:tbi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Beat of your heart
      • The rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart.
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    • in a series

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Arranged or happening one after another.
      • Occurring sequentially or in a specific order.
      B1
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    • in ruins

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reduced to a state of destruction or disrepair.
      • Having suffered a catastrophic setback or failure.
      A1
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    • incorporate into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To include something as part of a larger thing.
      C2
      More
    • infection

      US /ɪnˈfɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈfekʃn/

      • Noun
      • (Computers) Having a computer virus
      • Making or becoming sick with a bacteria/virus
      A2
      More
    • inject

      US /ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

      UK /ɪn'dʒekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To add or put in more (money, energy etc.)
      • To motivate or put energy into something
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    • invasive

      US /ɪnˈvesɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈveɪsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Entering the body, etc. in a destructive way
      • Tending to spread aggressively; intrusive.
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    • medical

      US /ˈmɛdɪkəl/

      UK /ˈmedɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to physical health or medicine
      • Noun
      • A health check or test
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • newborn

      US /ˈnu:bɔ:rn/

      UK /ˈnju:bɔ:n/

      • Adjective
      • Having just/recently arisen or come into existence
      C2
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    • no go

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A failure; something that does not proceed as planned.
      A1
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    • northwestern

      US /'nɔ:θ'westən/

      UK /'nɔ:θ'westən/

      • Adjective
      • Area in the north and west
      C2
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    • of age

      US /əv eɪdʒ/

      UK /əv eɪdʒ/

      • other
      • Having reached the legal age of adulthood.
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    • outbreak

      US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/

      UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
      • A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • patch

      US /pætʃ/

      UK /pætʃ/

      • Noun
      • Cover worn over an eye to protect or hide it
      • Piece of ground on vegetation grows
      • Transitive Verb
      • To join or unite, e.g. two phone calls
      • To repair hole by sewing a piece of cloth over it
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    • patient

      US /ˈpeʃənt/

      UK /'peɪʃnt/

      • Adjective
      • Not getting annoyed when things take a long time
      • Bearing or enduring pain or trials without complaint; exhibiting forbearance.
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who receives medical treatment or care
      A2
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • rash

      US /ræʃ/

      UK /ræʃ/

      • Adjective
      • Without much thought; done or acting too quickly
      • Noun
      • Series of many negative events in a short time
      • Skin condition of raised red spots
      B2
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    • request for

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A formal application or appeal for something.
      • A solicitation or appeal for assistance, support, or contributions.
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    • rise up

      US /raɪz ʌp/

      UK /raiz ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to defeat government or ruler
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    • run by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be managed or controlled by someone or a group.
      • To show or tell something to someone briefly to get their opinion or approval.
      A1
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    • runny

      US /ˈrʌni/

      UK /'rʌnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to flow as a liquid
      B1
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    • sergeant major

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A non-commissioned officer in the army, typically ranking above a staff sergeant and below a warrant officer.
      B2
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    • sesame

      US /ˈsɛsəmi/

      UK /ˈsesəmi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical plant with seeds used as food in oil
      B2
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
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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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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • surgery

      US /ˈsɚdʒəri/

      UK /'sɜ:dʒərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Medical operation involving cutting into body
      • A doctor's office; health clinic
      B1
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    • syringe

      US /səˈrɪndʒ, ˈsɪrɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪˈrɪndʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Device with a needle to take blood/inject drugs
      B2
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    • tackle

      US /ˈtækəl/

      UK /'tækl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To start working on a difficult problem
      • To grab and throw a person to the ground
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Equipment used in fishing
      • Arrangement of ropes and wheels used for lifting
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    • territory

      US /ˈtɛrɪˌtɔri, -ˌtori/

      UK /'terətrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of land defended by an animal
      • Area of particular knowledge or experience
      B1TOEIC
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
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    • transform

      US /trænsˈfɔrm/

      UK /træns'fɔ:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change the shape completely in a good way
      • To convert from one form or substance into another.
      C2
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    • under normal circumstances

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; in the absence of unusual factors or conditions.
      A1
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    • vaccination

      US /ˌvæksəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌvæksɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of injection to prevent getting a disease
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • vaccine

      US /vækˈsin,ˈvækˌsin/

      UK /'væksi:n/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
      • A preparation of weakened or killed microorganisms, or of antigenic proteins derived from them, used to induce protective immunity in animals.
      B2
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    • virus

      US /ˈvaɪrəs/

      UK /'vaɪrəs/

      • Noun
      • File secretly put on computers to cause harm
      • Living organism that causes disease or sickness
      B1
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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
      B1
      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

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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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