Vocabulary

  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • on the shelf: Located on a shelf.
  • on hold: Temporarily delayed or suspended.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • behind the scenes: Secretly or without being known to the public.
  • consists of: Is made up or composed of.
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • look back: To think about past events
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • stand out
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • paid off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • direct to: To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • go shopping: To go to stores to buy things
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • at least: As a minimum
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • result in: To cause or produce as a consequence.
  • highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • at scale: In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
  • start up: A newly established business.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • hinges on: Depends entirely on something.
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • boost: To increase something; to make something better
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
  • approximately: Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
  • decline: To bend towards the ground
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
  • brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • acknowledge: To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
  • emerge: To rise or appear out of some background
  • premium: Having a higher than normal quality
  • stock: Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
  • retail: Business of selling products to the public
  • resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
  • labor: To struggle to do something because it's difficult
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • expectation: Belief or hope that something is going to happen
  • gain: To increase in something, such as weight
  • apparel: Clothing
  • luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
  • soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
  • receive: To get something someone has given or sent to you
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • intensive: Needing great effort for a short period of time
  • rapid: Moving or happening very quickly
  • trajectory: The path followed by a flying object
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • weed: (Childish use) to urinate; go to the bathroom
  • athletic: Fit and strong; physically capable
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • own: To have something as your property
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • daily: Happening every day
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • marathon: Lasting for a long time
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • recreational: Being done for pleasure
  • product: Item that can be bought
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • overnight: (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
  • competitor: Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
  • considerably: Quite a lot; to a large degree
  • marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • sneaker: Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
  • toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
  • placement: Act of putting something in a place or position
  • turnaround: Unloading/loading/servicing plane for return trip
  • locker: Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
  • headwind: Wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship, plane
  • gaga: Mentally incapable, through age
  • ceo: CEO for Chief Operating Officer
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    • acknowledge

      US /ækˈnɑlɪdʒ/

      UK /ək'nɒlɪdʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say you have received a letter, gift, etc.
      • To say you accept the truth or value of something
      A2
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    • apparel

      US /əˈpærəl/

      UK /ə'pærəl/

      • Noun
      • Clothing
      C1TOEIC
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    • approximately

      US /əˈprɑksəmɪtlɪ/

      UK /əˈprɒksɪmətli/

      • Adverb
      • Around; nearly; almost; about (a number)
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
      A1
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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
      More
    • at scale

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In large quantities; with significant reach or impact.
      • Widely; extensively; with broad application.
      A1
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • athletic

      US /æθˈlɛtɪk/

      UK /æθˈletɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Fit and strong; physically capable
      B1
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
      A1
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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.
      A2
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    • behind the scenes

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly or without being known to the public.
      • In a position to influence events without any public knowledge.
      A1
      More
    • boost

      US /bust/

      UK /bu:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To increase something; to make something better
      • To push someone or something up from beneath them
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in something
      B1TOEIC
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    • brand

      US /brænd/

      UK /brænd/

      • Noun
      • A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
      • Product made or designed by a named company
      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn a mark on an animal to show who owns it
      • To describe someone as a liar, coward, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • ceo

      US

      UK

      • Abbreviation
      • CEO for Chief Operating Officer
      C2
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    • competitor

      US /kəmˈpɛtɪtɚ/

      UK /kəmˈpetɪtə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone taking part in race, business, etc.
      • Someone who takes part in a contest or competition.
      B1
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    • considerably

      US /kənˈsɪdərəblɪ/

      UK /kənˈsɪdərəbli/

      • Adverb
      • Quite a lot; to a large degree
      • To a large amount or quantity.
      B1
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    • consists of

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Is made up or composed of.
      A1
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    • decline

      US /dɪˈklaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'klaɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To bend towards the ground
      • To slope downward.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lessen in quality or value
      A2TOEIC
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    • direct to

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show or tell someone how to get to a place.
      • To send something to a particular person or place.
      B1
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
      A1
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    • emerge

      US /ɪˈmɚdʒ/

      UK /ɪ'mɜ:dʒ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise or appear out of some background
      • To become known or apparent.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • expectation

      US /ˌɛkspɛkˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌekspekˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief or hope that something is going to happen
      • A belief that someone should behave in a particular way.
      A2TOEIC
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    • gaga

      US /ˈɡɑˌɡɑ/

      UK /ˈgɑ:gɑ:/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally incapable, through age
      C2
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    • gain

      US /ɡen/

      UK /ɡeɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase in something, such as weight
      • To get something wanted, needed or valued
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An increase in something, such as weight
      A2TOEIC
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
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    • go shopping

      US /ɡo ˈʃɑpɪŋ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈʃɔpɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go to stores to buy things
      A1
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    • headwind

      US /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/

      UK /ˈhedwɪnd/

      • Noun
      • Wind blowing opposite to the path of a ship, plane
      C2
      More
    • highly unlikely

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
      B1
      More
    • hinges on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Depends entirely on something.
      More
    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
      A1
      More
    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
      A1
      More
    • intensive

      US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪv/

      UK /ɪnˈtensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Needing great effort for a short period of time
      A2TOEIC
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
      More
    • locker

      US /ˈlɑ:kə(r)/

      UK /ˈlɒkə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cupboard with a lock to keep your possessions
      B2
      More
    • 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
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • luxury

      US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/

      UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something expensive bought for pleasure
      • Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Very comfortable and expensive.
      A2
      More
    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
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    • marathon

      US /'mærəθɑ:n/

      UK /'mærəθən/

      • Adjective
      • Lasting for a long time
      • Countable Noun
      • Running race that is run over a distance of 42km
      • A long-lasting event, often involving endurance or persistence.
      B2
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    • marketing

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of selling services or goods
      B1
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
      A2
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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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    • on hold

      US /ɑn hold/

      UK /ɔn həuld/

      • Adjective
      • Temporarily delayed or suspended.
      • Adverb
      • Waiting to be connected on a telephone call.
      A2
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    • on the shelf

      US /ɑn ði ʃɛlf/

      UK /ɔn ðə ʃelf/

      • Phrase
      • Located on a shelf.
      • Not being actively considered or used; shelved.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
      More
    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
      More
    • 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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    • overnight

      US /ˈovɚˌnaɪt/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'naɪt/

      • Adverb
      • (Becoming famous, etc.) in a short amount of time
      • For or during the night
      • Adjective
      • Lasting or taking place during the night
      • Delivered or intended to be delivered on the next day
      B1
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    • paid off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give money to get person to do something; bribe
      • To give money to settle a debt
      • Transitive Verb
      • To have bribed someone.
      • To have paid a debt in full.
      A1
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
      A2TOEIC
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    • placement

      US /ˈpleɪsmənt/

      UK /ˈpleɪsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of putting something in a place or position
      B1
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    • premium

      US /ˈprimiəm/

      UK /ˈpri:miəm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a higher than normal quality
      • Relating to or denoting a higher quality or more expensive product.
      • Noun
      • Money paid as a fee for insurance
      • An additional sum of money paid above the usual price.
      B1TOEIC
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • rapid

      US /ˈræpɪd/

      UK /ˈræpɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Moving or happening very quickly
      • Noun
      • Rough and fast-moving part of a river
      B1
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    • recreational

      US /ˌrɛkriˈeʃənəl/

      UK /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Being done for pleasure
      • Relating to the use of drugs for pleasure rather than for medical purposes.
      B2
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    • resonate

      US /ˈrɛzəˌnet/

      UK /'rezəneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
      • (E.g. of a bell) to sound clearly for a long time
      C2TOEIC
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    • result in

      US /rɪˈzʌlt ɪn/

      UK /riˈzʌlt in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause or produce as a consequence.
      More
    • retail

      US /ˈriˌtel/

      UK /'ri:teɪl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of selling products to the public
      • Adverb
      • Bought or sold in a store or shop
      C1TOEIC
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    • revenue

      US /ˈrevənju/

      UK /'revənju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Money that is made by or paid to a business
      • Money a government collects from its people
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A1
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
      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.
      A1
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    • sneaker

      US /ˈsnikɚ/

      UK /ˈsni:kə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
      B1
      More
    • soar

      US /sɔr, sor/

      UK /sɔ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
      • To fly or rise high in the air
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • stand out

      US /stænd aʊt/

      UK /stænd aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be noticeably better than other similar ones
      A1
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    • start up

      US /stɑrt ʌp/

      UK /stɑ:t ʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A newly established business.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or initiate something.
      • To begin a new business or enterprise.
      A1
      More
    • stock

      US /stɑk/

      UK /stɒk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animals such as cattle kept for breeding
      • Merchandise; goods kept by a business for sale
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Tasty liquid added to stews, soups etc.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • toe

      US /toʊ/

      UK /təʊ/

      • Noun
      • One of the five parts at the end of your foot
      • Front part of a sock or shoe
      B1
      More
    • trajectory

      US /trəˈdʒɛktəri/

      UK /trə'dʒektərɪ/

      • Noun
      • The path followed by a flying object
      B2
      More
    • turnaround

      US /ˈtɚnəˌraʊnd/

      UK /ˈtɜ:nəraʊnd/

      • Noun
      • Unloading/loading/servicing plane for return trip
      C2
      More
    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
      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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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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