Vocabulary

  • in terms of
  • in the loop: Being kept informed about something.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
  • work over: To physically attack or beat someone severely.
  • run in: To arrest person and take them to police station
  • interact with
  • at hand: Close by; readily available.
  • speak of: To mention someone or something in conversation.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • do over: To repeat an action; do something again
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in contrast to: Differing from something else
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • by hand: Done manually; not by machine.
  • from scratch: From the very beginning; from nothing.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • work through: To deal with something systematically until it is completed
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • off the rails: Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • have to: Must do
  • break down: To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • context: Set of facts surrounding a person or event
  • routine: Happening or done regularly or habitually
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • interact: To talk or do things with each other
  • consumption: The act of buying and using products
  • research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • financial: Involving money
  • task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • external: Concerning foreign countries
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • architecture: Design and construction of buildings
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • provide: To make available; to supply for use
  • layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
  • framework: Skeleton structure of a building or construction
  • manipulation: Act of controlling to gain an advantage
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • excel: To perform an activity better than others
  • complement: To go with so as to make the whole complete
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • format: Form, design, or arrangement of something
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • encode: To change a message or information into code
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • rag: Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • interface: Place where things come together to communicate
  • automate: To make automatic by using machines
  • historically: In history; in the past
  • retrieval: Act or process of finding and getting something
  • baseline: Imaginary standard by which things are compared
  • semantic: Concerning the different meanings of words
  • spreadsheet: Computer file for performing calculations
  • transformation: A complete change in shape or form of something
  • extraction: Process of taking something out of something else
  • constrain: To make someone do something by strong persuasion
  • invoice: Accounting document listing the amount to be paid
  • generalization: Making a statement about a group from limited data
  • automation: Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
  • parse: To analyze component parts of speech
  • normalize: To make something normal or regular
  • vector: Math a quantity that has both size and direction
  • llama: Wild South American animal related to camels
  • toolbox: Box, chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
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    • architecture

      US /ˈɑrkɪˌtɛktʃɚ/

      UK /ˈɑ:kɪtektʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Design and construction of buildings
      • The style or design of a building or buildings.
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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.
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    • at hand

      US /æt hænd/

      UK /æt hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Close by; readily available.
      • About to happen; imminent.
      • Adjective
      • Nearby; easily available
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    • automate

      US /ˈɔtəˌmet/

      UK /'ɔ:təmeɪt/

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

      US /ˌɔtəˈmeʃən/

      UK /ˌɔ:təˈmeɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of machines to do tasks once done by people
      B2
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    • baseline

      US /ˈbeɪslaɪn/

      UK /ˈbeɪslaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Imaginary standard by which things are compared
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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

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

      US /brek daʊn/

      UK /breik daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To forcibly break, destroy or make collapse
      • (Machine) to stop working or become weaker
      A1
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    • by hand

      US /baɪ hænd/

      UK /bai hænd/

      • Phrase
      • Done manually; not by machine.
      • Delivered personally; not by mail or electronically.
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    • complement

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪment/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪment/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To go with so as to make the whole complete
      • To combine genetically to produce a normal phenotype.
      • Noun
      • (Linguistics) set of words completing a sentence
      • Something needed to complete or make perfect
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    • constrain

      US /kənˈstren/

      UK /kən'streɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone do something by strong persuasion
      B1TOEIC
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    • consumption

      US /kənˈsʌmpʃən/

      UK /kənˈsʌmpʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The act of buying and using products
      • The act of using energy, food or materials; the amount used
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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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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
      B1
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • do over

      US /du ˈovɚ/

      UK /du: ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To repeat an action; do something again
      A1
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    • encode

      US /ɛnˈkod/

      UK /ɪn'kəʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change a message or information into code
      B2
      More
    • excel

      US /ɪkˈsɛl/

      UK /ɪkˈsel/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To perform an activity better than others
      • To surpass or be superior to (someone) in a particular activity or field.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A spreadsheet software program by Microsoft.
      B2TOEIC
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    • external

      US /ɪkˈstɚnəl/

      UK /eksˈtə:nl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning foreign countries
      • Concerning the outside of something; outer
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    • extraction

      US /ɪkˈstrækʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈstrækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Process of taking something out of something else
      • Country, region from which a person or family came
      B1
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    • financial

      US /faɪˈnænʃ(ə)l/

      UK /faɪˈnænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving money
      • Relating to investments.
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who provides advice on financial matters.
      A2TOEIC
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    • format

      US /ˈfɔ:rmæt/

      UK /ˈfɔ:mæt/

      • Noun
      • Form, design, or arrangement of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To set the appearance of a text in a certain way
      • To set a computer back to its original state
      B1TOEIC
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    • framework

      US /ˈfreɪmwɜ:rk/

      UK /ˈfreɪmwɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • Skeleton structure of a building or construction
      • Basic structure of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • from scratch

      US /frʌm skrætʃ/

      UK /frɔm skrætʃ/

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

      US //ˌʤɛnərəlɪˈzeɪʃən//

      UK

      • Noun
      • Making a statement about a group from limited data
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • historically

      US /hɪsˈtɔrɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /hɪ'stɒrɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In history; in the past
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    • in contrast to

      US /ɪn ˈkɑntræst tu/

      UK /in ˈkɔntræst tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Differing from something else
      A1
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
      More
    • in the loop

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Being kept informed about something.
      • Included in a group that shares information.
      • Adjective
      • Included in a group that shares information.
      A1
      More
    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • interact

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt/

      UK /ˌɪntər'ækt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk or do things with each other
      A2
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • interface

      US /ˈɪntərfeɪs/

      UK /ˈɪntəfeɪs/

      • Noun
      • Place where things come together to communicate
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make two different elements interact
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    • invoice

      US /ˈɪnˌvɔɪs/

      UK /ˈɪnvɔɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Accounting document listing the amount to be paid
      • Transitive Verb
      • To send a document to, detailing items to be paid
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    • layer

      US /ˈleɚ/

      UK /ˈleiə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of several sheets of a material or object
      • A covering of something spread over a surface.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things one on top of another
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    • llama

      US /ˈlɑmə/

      UK /'lɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • Wild South American animal related to camels
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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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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
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    • manipulation

      US /məˌnɪpjʊˈleʃən/

      UK /məˌnɪpjʊ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of controlling to gain an advantage
      • Act of moving something using your hands
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • normalize

      US /ˈnɔ:rməlaɪz/

      UK /ˈnɔ:məlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something normal or regular
      B2
      More
    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of use

      US /ʌv jus/

      UK /əv ju:s/

      • other
      • Having practical value; useful or helpful.
      B1
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    • off the rails

      US /ɔf ðə reɪlz/

      UK /ɒf ðə reɪlz/

      • other
      • Out of control; behaving unpredictably.
      B2
      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.
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    • parse

      US /pɑ:rs/

      UK /pɑ:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To analyze component parts of speech
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
      A2TOEIC
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    • rag

      US /ræɡ/

      UK /ræɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of old cloth, usually used for cleaning
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make fun of someone; joke about
      B2
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    • research

      US /rɪˈsɚtʃ, ˈriˌsɚtʃ/

      UK /rɪ'sɜ:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
      • To study the market relating to marketing products and services.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Study done to discover new ideas and facts
      • A particular area or topic of study.
      A2TOEIC
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    • retrieval

      US /rɪˈtrivəl/

      UK /rɪˈtri:vl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act or process of finding and getting something
      • The process of recovering data from a computer system.
      B2TOEIC
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    • routine

      US /ruˈtin/

      UK /ru:ˈti:n/

      • Adjective
      • Happening or done regularly or habitually
      • Always the same; boring through lack of variety
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Regular or habitual way of behaving or doing
      • Series of actions that make up a performance
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    • run in

      US /rʌn ɪn/

      UK /rʌn in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrest person and take them to police station
      • To drive engine slowly until ready for normal use
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    • semantic

      US /sɪˈmæntɪk/

      UK /sɪˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the different meanings of words
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    • speak of

      US /spik ʌv/

      UK /spi:k ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mention someone or something in conversation.
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • spreadsheet

      US /ˈsprɛdˌʃit/

      UK /ˈspredʃi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Computer file for performing calculations
      • A computer program that arranges data in rows and columns and is used especially for financial planning and budgeting.
      C2
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
      A2TOEIC
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    • task

      US /tæsk/

      UK /tɑ:sk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Big or small piece of work someone has to do
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be given something to do, e.g. wash dishes
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • toolbox

      US /ˈtulˌbɑks/

      UK /ˈtu:lbɒks/

      • Noun
      • Box, chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
      C2
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    • transformation

      US /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænsfəˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A complete change in shape or form of something
      C2
      More
    • vector

      US /ˈvɛktɚ/

      UK /'vektə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Math a quantity that has both size and direction
      B2
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    • work over

      US /wɝk ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /wɜ:k ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • To physically attack or beat someone severely.
      • To revise, review, or improve something by careful effort.
      B2
      More
    • work through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal with something systematically until it is completed
      • To deal with a problem or difficult situation.
      More
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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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