Vocabulary

  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • call for: To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
  • call out: To criticize someone to modify their behavior
  • piece together: To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • off the wall: Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
  • high voice: A voice with a high pitch or frequency.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • once and for all: Completely and finally; decisively.
  • out of nowhere: Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • heading to: Going in a particular direction.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • get up to: To do something slightly naughty
  • in the throes of: Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • check out
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • celebrity: A (famous) entertainer known by many people
  • dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
  • appearance: The way a person looks to others
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • spoil: To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • role: Character played by an actor
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • comedy: Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
  • crop: Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
  • pivotal: Having a lot of importance
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
  • persona: Personality that you project in public
  • crystal: A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
  • occurrence: Specific instance of something happening
  • discover: To find something new that was not known before
  • beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
  • blade: One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
  • marvel: Something that causes wonder or astonishment
  • legendary: Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • mysteriously: In a confusing or difficult to understand way
  • pirate: To copy or sell a product illegally
  • unsuspecting: Not feeling doubts or suspicions
  • zombie: Dead person who exists among the living
  • famous: Excellent
  • hurt: To cause pain, damage or injury
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • pro: Reason given in support of something
  • out: No longer stylish (e.g. fashion)
  • quickly: Without taking a lot of time; fast
  • mischief: Damage; harm done on purpose
  • death: When someone dies; the end of life
  • bob: To move up and down repeatedly
  • voice: Ability to sing well
  • comic: Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
  • cameo: Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
  • actor: Person who acts in the theater, movies, or TV
  • fray: To form loose threads at the edge of cloth
  • jack: To increase the amount or intensity of something
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • almighty: Having complete power
  • sparrow: Small, very common bird with gray brown feathers
  • star: To perform or play a main role in a movie, play
  • relive: To remember a past time or event
  • young: At an early stage of existence; not mature
  • play: To act as a character in a movie, or on stage
  • chomp: To chew noisily and strongly
  • movie: Motion picture; film
  • madman: Insane person; person you think is stupid or wrong
  • disqualify: To remove from a contest because a rule was broken
  • max: Person's name
  • golfer: Someone who plays the game of golf
  • rocker: Performer or composer or fan of rock music
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    • almighty

      US /ɔlˈmaɪti/

      UK /ɔ:lˈmaɪti/

      • Adjective
      • Having complete power
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    • appearance

      US /əˈpɪrəns/

      UK /əˈpɪərəns/

      • Noun
      • The way a person looks to others
      • The way that something looks
      A2TOEIC
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • beg

      US /bɛɡ/

      UK /beg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask someone in an emotional way for something
      • (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
      A2TOEIC
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    • blade

      US /bled/

      UK /bleɪd/

      • Noun
      • One of several flat pieces in a fan which move air
      • Sharp edge used for cutting
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    • bob

      US /bɑ:b/

      UK /bɒb/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down repeatedly
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      B2
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    • call for

      US /kɔl fɔr/

      UK /kɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To demand, need or require (an action or thing)
      • To come to someone's house to take them somewhere
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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.
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    • cameo

      US /ˈkæmioʊ/

      UK /ˈkæmiəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Brief appearance by a famous person in a movie
      C1TOEIC
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    • celebrity

      US /səˈlɛbrɪti/

      UK /sə'lebrətɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A (famous) entertainer known by many people
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of being well-known or famous.
      B2
      More
    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • chomp

      US /tʃɑ:mp/

      UK /tʃɒmp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To chew noisily and strongly
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • comedy

      US /ˈkɑmɪdi/

      UK /'kɒmədɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amusing play, film, usually with a happy ending
      A2
      More
    • comic

      US /ˈkɑ:mɪk/

      UK /ˈkɒmɪk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who stands on a stage and tells jokes
      • Amusing story told in a series of pictures
      • Adjective
      • Funny; that makes you laugh
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    • crop

      US /krɑp/

      UK /krɒp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Plants grown on a farm for food, e.g. corn or rice
      • Section of short, thick hair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to a shorter length or size
      • To cut (something, especially hair) short.
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    • crystal

      US /ˈkrɪstəl/

      UK /'krɪstl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A solid formed by the solidification of a chemical
      • Rock with regularly repeating internal structure
      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
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    • death

      US /dɛθ/

      UK /deθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When someone dies; the end of life
      • The cause or manner of someone dying.
      A2
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    • discover

      US /dɪˈskʌvɚ/

      UK /dɪˈskʌvə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To find something new that was not known before
      • To learn or find out (something previously unknown or secret).
      A2TOEIC
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    • disqualify

      US /dɪsˈkwɑləˌfaɪ/

      UK /dɪs'kwɒlɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove from a contest because a rule was broken
      • To prevent someone from doing something because they are not suitable or allowed to do it.
      B1
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    • dramatically

      US /drəˈmætɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /drə'mætɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a sudden or extreme manner
      • In a theatrical or exaggerated manner.
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
      A2
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    • fray

      US /fre/

      UK /freɪ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To form loose threads at the edge of cloth
      • (Of temper, nerves, etc.) to become tense
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
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    • get up to

      US /ɡɛt ʌp tu/

      UK /ɡet ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To do something slightly naughty
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
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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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    • golfer

      US /ˈgɑ:lfə(r)/

      UK /ˈgɒlfə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who plays the game of golf
      A2
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • heading to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Going in a particular direction.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • Going in the direction of; on the way to.
      • Moving towards a future state or condition.
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    • high voice

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A voice with a high pitch or frequency.
      • A voice suitable for singing soprano.
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    • iconic

      US /aɪˈkɑnɪk/

      UK /aɪˈkɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
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    • in the throes of

      US /ɪn ðə θroʊz ʌv/

      UK /ɪn ðə θrəuz ɔv/

      • other
      • Experiencing a very difficult or painful process.
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    • legendary

      US /ˈledʒənderi/

      UK /ˈledʒəndri/

      • Adjective
      • Being a very famous sports player, actor etc.
      • Remarkable enough to be famous; very well known.
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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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    • madman

      US /ˈmædˌmæn, -mən/

      UK /ˈmædmən/

      • Noun
      • Insane person; person you think is stupid or wrong
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
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    • marvel

      US /ˈmɑ:rvl/

      UK /ˈmɑ:vl/

      • Noun
      • Something that causes wonder or astonishment
      • A feeling of wonder, astonishment, or admiration
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel wonder, astonishment, or admiration
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    • max

      US /mæks/

      UK /mæks/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun
      • Short for 'maximum'
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    • miracle

      US /ˈmɪrəkəl/

      UK /'mɪrəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
      • A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
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    • mischief

      US /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

      UK /ˈmɪstʃɪf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Damage; harm done on purpose
      B1
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    • mysteriously

      US /mɪsˈtɪrɪəslɪ/

      UK /mɪ'stɪərɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a confusing or difficult to understand way
      • In a secretive or enigmatic manner.
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • occurrence

      US /əˈkɚrəns/

      UK /əˈkʌrəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific instance of something happening
      • The fact or frequency of something happening.
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • off the wall

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; eccentric; bizarre.
      • Adverb
      • Away from a wall.
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    • once and for all

      US /wʌns ənd fɔr ɔl/

      UK /wʌns ænd fɔ: ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Completely and finally; decisively.
      • In a definitive and conclusive manner.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of nowhere

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Suddenly and unexpectedly; from an unknown place or source.
      More
    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • persona

      US /pərˈsoʊnə/

      UK /pəˈsəʊnə/

      • Noun
      • Personality that you project in public
      B2
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    • piece together

      US /pis təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /pi:s təˈɡeðə/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To assemble or put together from fragments or parts.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To assemble or construct something from individual parts or pieces.
      • To try to understand something by considering all the separate facts or pieces of information that you have.
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    • pirate

      US /ˈpaɪrɪt/

      UK /'paɪrət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy or sell a product illegally
      • To steal things from ships by force
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who attacks ships in order to steal things
      • One who reproduces or uses the work of another person without authorization.
      B1
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    • pivotal

      US /ˈpɪvətl/

      UK /ˈpɪvətl/

      • Adjective
      • Having a lot of importance
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    • pro

      US /proʊ/

      UK /prəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Reason given in support of something
      • Someone experienced and very good at something
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • relive

      US /riˈlɪv/

      UK /ˌri:'lɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remember a past time or event
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    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • rocker

      US /ˈrɑ:kə(r)/

      UK /ˈrɒkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Performer or composer or fan of rock music
      B2
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    • role

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Noun
      • Character played by an actor
      • Part you play in an activity; job; responsibility
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
      A2TOEIC
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • sparrow

      US /ˈspæro/

      UK /'spærəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, very common bird with gray brown feathers
      C1
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    • spoil

      US /spɔɪl/

      UK /spɔɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage something, usually by treating it poorly
      • To overindulge and harm the character of a child
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of food) to go bad
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • unsuspecting

      US /ˌʌnsəˈspɛktɪŋ/

      UK /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Not feeling doubts or suspicions
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    • zombie

      US /ˈzɑmbi/

      UK /ˈzɔmbi/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dead person who exists among the living
      • A fictional undead being, typically depicted as a reanimated corpse.
      • Adjective
      • Resembling or characteristic of a zombie.
      C1
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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

    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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