Vocabulary

  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • for instance: As an example.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • such as: For example; like
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • clap back: To reply quickly and sharply to criticism or insult.
  • often used to: Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
  • red flag: A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • become popular: To start to be liked by many people.
  • background information: Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
  • in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • look after: To take care of someone or something
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • positive light: A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
  • on tour: Time a soldier is away from home for work
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • phrase: Common expression or saying
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • term: Conditions applying to an agreement, contract
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • negative: The opposite to a positive electrical charge
  • typically: In a normal or usual way
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • butt: (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
  • bet: To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
  • slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • convey: To carry or transport something
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • occur: To come to pass or to happen
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • response: Something said/written as an answer to something
  • acronym: A word made from the first letters of other words
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
  • honest: Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
  • flirt: To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • violence: Strong physical force of nature
  • reassure: To make feel less worried about something
  • commonly: Typically, normally; not unusually
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • irritate: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
  • irritated: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
  • exceptional: Being extremely and unusually good
  • weed: (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • palate: Roof of the mouth
  • trendy: In the latest style; up to the minute
  • verb: Word that expresses an action or state
  • phantom: A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • affirmative: Saying 'yes'; confirming; agreeing to
  • amusement: State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
  • interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • wig: Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
  • outward: Going away from a place that will be returned to
  • cap: Covering for the end or top of something
  • meme: Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
  • clap: To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
  • slay: To kill violently
  • exceedingly: To an extreme degree
  • lore: Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
  • bro: Shortened form of 'brother'
  • goat: Small animal with beard and horns
  • alpha: First letter in the Greek alphabet
  • online: Connected to the internet
  • gen: (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
  • sigma: 18th letter of the Greek alphabet -
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    • acronym

      US /'ækrənɪm/

      UK /'ækrənɪm/

      • Acronym
      • A word made from the first letters of other words
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    • affirmative

      US /əˈfɜ:rmətɪv/

      UK /əˈfɜ:mətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Saying 'yes'; confirming; agreeing to
      • Noun
      • A statement or answer that expresses agreement or consent.
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    • alpha

      US /'ælfə/

      UK /ˈælfə/

      • Noun
      • First letter in the Greek alphabet
      • Adjective
      • Most powerful (animals of the same sex)
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    • amusement

      US /əˈmjuzmənt/

      UK /ə'mju:zmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being amused or feeling enjoyment
      B2
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    • as opposed to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In contrast to; rather than.
      • Instead of; in place of.
      A1
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    • background information

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Information that provides context or history relevant to a current situation or topic.
      • Phrase
      • Detailed information that helps to understand a subject or problem.
      B1
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    • become popular

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To start to be liked by many people.
      A2
      More
    • bet

      US /bet/

      UK /bet/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To gamble money to win more money, e.g. on horses
      • Used to express certainty or confidence
      • Countable Noun
      • Act of gambling money on the result of a race etc.
      A2
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    • bro

      US /broʊ/

      UK /brəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shortened form of 'brother'
      B2
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    • butt

      US /bʌt/

      UK /bʌt/

      • Noun
      • (Informal) fleshy part of your body you sit on
      • The thick end of something, especially a cigarette.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To share a boundary by being next to
      • To strike, push, or shove (someone or something) with the head.
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    • call out

      US /kɔl aʊt/

      UK /kɔ:l aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize someone to modify their behavior
      • To announce or specify, e.g. in a list
      • Transitive Verb
      • To summon or request the presence of someone, especially for assistance or service.
      • To publicly criticize or denounce someone for their actions or behavior.
      A1
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    • cap

      US /kæp/

      UK /kæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering for the end or top of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover the top or end of an object
      • To limit the amount of usage of something
      B1
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    • clap

      US /klæp/

      UK /klæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make loud sounds by striking the hands together
      • Noun
      • A loud sound made by striking your hands together
      B1
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    • clap back

      US /klæp bæk/

      UK /klæp bæk/

      • other
      • To reply quickly and sharply to criticism or insult.
      B2
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    • commonly

      US /ˈkɑmənlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒmənli/

      • Adverb
      • Typically, normally; not unusually
      • Widely; by many people.
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    • context

      US /ˈkɑnˌtɛkst/

      UK /ˈkɒntekst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Set of facts surrounding a person or event
      • The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed.
      A2
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    • convey

      US /kənˈve/

      UK /kən'veɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To carry or transport something
      • To make aware or tell others information
      B1
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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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    • exceedingly

      US /ɪkˈsidɪŋli/

      UK /ɪkˈsi:dɪŋli/

      • Adverb
      • To an extreme degree
      B1
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
      More
    • exceptional

      US /ɪkˈsɛpʃənəl/

      UK /ɪkˈsepʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being extremely and unusually good
      • (Of circumstance, etc.) being unusual; not normal
      B2
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • flirt

      US /flɚt/

      UK /flɜ:t/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To behave playfully to arouse romantic interest
      • Noun
      • A person who habitually trifles with the affections of others; a coquette.
      B2
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
      A1
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    • gen

      US /dʒen/

      UK /dʒen/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (UK old-fashioned, informal) Information about a particular subject
      B2
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • goat

      US /goʊt/

      UK /gəʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with beard and horns
      B2
      More
    • honest

      US /ˈɑnɪst/

      UK /ˈɒnɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Good, truthful, sincere, or faithful; trustworthy
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
      A2
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    • in the game

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡeɪm/

      • other
      • Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
      B2
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • irritate

      US /ˈɪrɪˌtet/

      UK /'ɪrɪteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disturb, anger, or upset someone
      • To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
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    • irritated

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disturb, anger, or upset someone
      • To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
      • Adjective
      • Annoyed, angered or upset
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    • look after

      US /lʊk ˈæftɚ/

      UK /luk ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care of someone or something
      A1
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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
      A1
      More
    • lore

      US /lɔr/

      UK /lɔ:(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Traditional knowledge or tales relating to a thing
      C1
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    • meme

      US /mi:m/

      UK /mi:m/

      • Noun
      • Idea, value or pattern of behavior in a culture
      C1
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    • negative

      US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/

      UK /'neɡətɪv/

      • Noun
      • The opposite to a positive electrical charge
      • In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
      • Adjective
      • Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
      • In mathematics, being less than zero
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    • occur

      US /əˈkɚ/

      UK /əˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To come to pass or to happen
      • To be found to exist; to be present.
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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.
      A1
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    • often used to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Frequently employed or utilized for a specific purpose or action.
      • Commonly applied or implemented in a particular situation or context.
      A1
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    • on the other hand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
      A1
      More
    • on tour

      US /ɑn tʊr/

      UK /ɔn tuə/

      • Noun
      • Time a soldier is away from home for work
      A2
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    • online

      US /ˌɑ:nˈlaɪn/

      UK /ˌɒnˈlaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Connected to the internet
      • Adverb
      • Via the internet.
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    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
      A1
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    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
      B2
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    • outward

      US /ˈaʊtwəd/

      UK /ˈaʊtwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Going away from a place that will be returned to
      • Seeming to be from the outside
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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.
      B1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • palate

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Noun
      • Roof of the mouth
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    • phantom

      US /ˈfæntəm/

      UK /'fæntəm/

      • Noun
      • A spirit or ghost existing only in a person's mind
      • Adjective
      • Being unreal or imaginary
      B2
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    • phrase

      US /frez/

      UK /freɪz/

      • Noun
      • Common expression or saying
      • Section of musical notes in a piece of music
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To choose words to say what you mean clearly
      A2
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    • positive

      US /ˈpɑzɪtɪv/

      UK /ˈpɒzətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Showing agreement or support for something
      • Being sure about something; knowing the truth
      • Noun
      • A photograph in which light areas are light and dark areas are dark
      A2
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    • positive light

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A way of presenting someone or something that makes them seem good or desirable.
      • An optimistic or favorable perspective.
      B1
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • reassure

      US /ˌri:əˈʃʊr/

      UK /ˌri:əˈʃʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make feel less worried about something
      B1
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    • red flag

      US /rɛd flæɡ/

      UK /red flæɡ/

      • Noun
      • A warning sign or signal of danger or a problem.
      • A symbol of socialism or communism.
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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    • remote

      US /rɪˈmot/

      UK /rɪ'məʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Being far away from people, towns, etc.
      • (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
      • Noun
      • Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
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    • response

      US /rɪˈspɑns/

      UK /riˈspɔns/

      • Noun
      • Something said/written as an answer to something
      • Reaction to something that has occurred
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    • sigma

      US /'sɪɡmə/

      UK /ˈsɪgmə/

      • Noun
      • 18th letter of the Greek alphabet -
      C1
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    • slang

      US /slæŋ/

      UK /slæŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words or phrases used in a very informal way
      B1
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    • slay

      US /sle/

      UK /sleɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill violently
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
      A2
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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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
      A1
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
      A2
      More
    • tour

      US /tʊr/

      UK /tʊə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel to several places to perform a show
      • To visit several places for pleasure
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A trip to several places to perform a show
      • A journey to visit several places for pleasure
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    • trendy

      US /ˈtrɛndi/

      UK /ˈtrendi/

      • Adjective
      • In the latest style; up to the minute
      C1
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    • typically

      US /ˈtɪpɪklɪ/

      UK /ˈtɪpɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • In a normal or usual way
      B1
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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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    • violence

      US /ˈvaɪələns/

      UK /ˈvaɪələns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong physical force of nature
      • Use of physical force to harm someone
      B1
      More
    • weed

      US /wid/

      UK /wi:d/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Marijuana
      C1
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    • wig

      US /wɪɡ/

      UK /wɪg/

      • Noun
      • Covering of artificial hair worn on the head
      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

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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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