Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • set on: To attack
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • have on: To be wearing something.
  • time after time: Repeatedly; on many occasions.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
  • work out
  • every single night: Each and every night; without exception.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
  • live my life: To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • point in time: A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • at work: Located at one's place of employment
  • positive energy: A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
  • intuitive: Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • overwhelm: To defeat something or someone completely
  • advocate: A lawyer who protects a clients interests
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
  • guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • strict: Tending to enforce rules; severe
  • overcome: To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
  • intention: Aim or purpose
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
  • rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
  • offer: Price you say you are willing to pay for something
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • hold: To agree to keep something for someone
  • interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
  • lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
  • reevaluate: To judge the value or something again
  • acknowledgement: Act showing you accept something exists or is true
  • massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
  • loosen: To make something less tight
  • meditative: Thinking in a quiet reflective manner
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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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    • acknowledgement

      US /əkˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/

      UK /əkˈnɒlɪdʒmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act showing you accept something exists or is true
      • A statement confirming that something has been received.
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    • advocate

      US /ˈædvəˌket/

      UK /'ædvəkeɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A lawyer who protects a clients interests
      • Person who supports a movement for changes
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To request change
      • To publicly support a belief
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    • anxiety

      US /æŋˈzaɪɪti/

      UK /æŋ'zaɪətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
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    • at some point

      US /æt sʌm pɔɪnt/

      UK /æt sʌm pɔint/

      • Phrase
      • At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
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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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    • at work

      US /æt wɚk/

      UK /æt wə:k/

      • Phrase
      • Located at one's place of employment
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • every single night

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Each and every night; without exception.
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    • fluid

      US /ˈfluɪd/

      UK /'flu:ɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
      • Liquid that flows smoothly, such as water
      • Adjective
      • Able to move smoothly or gracefully
      • Liable to change; unstable.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

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

      US /fɚ maɪˈsɛlf/

      UK /fə maɪˈself/

      • other
      • Done for one's own benefit or use.
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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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    • 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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    • guilty

      US /ˈɡɪlti/

      UK /'ɡɪltɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Responsible for doing something wrong
      • Feeling or showing guilt; having a sense of remorse.
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    • have on

      US /hæv ɑn/

      UK /hæv ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be wearing something.
      • To deceive or trick someone, often in a playful way.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • high expectations

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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    • home in

      US /ˈhoʊm ɪn/

      UK /ˈhəum ɪn/

      • other
      • Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
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    • in itself

      US /ɪn ɪtˈsɛlf/

      UK /in itˈself/

      • Phrase
      • Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
      • Essentially; by its very nature.
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
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    • in the way

      US /ɪn ði we/

      UK /in ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
      • Stored or placed so as to be available or ready when needed.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • intention

      US /ɪnˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈtenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Aim or purpose
      • A determination to act in a certain way.
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    • intuitive

      US /ɪnˈtuɪtɪv, -ˈtju-/

      UK /ɪnˈtju:ɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Able to understand by feeling rather than fact
      • Easy to use and understand.
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    • journal

      US /ˈdʒɚnəl/

      UK /ˈdʒə:nl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A diary; record of what you do every day
      • Magazine of academic papers
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    • lifelong

      US /ˈlaɪflɔ:ŋ/

      UK /ˈlaɪflɒŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing through life; lasting a long time
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process of continuing to learn throughout one's life.
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    • live my life

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To experience life in a way that is true to oneself and brings personal fulfillment.
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    • loosen

      US /ˈlusən/

      UK /'lu:sn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something less tight
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    • massage

      US /məˈsɑ:ʒ/

      UK /ˈmæsɑ:ʒ/

      • Noun
      • Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
      • Transitive Verb
      • To rub back, neck etc. to relieve pain or relax
      • To make facts, etc. look better for your benefit
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    • meditative

      US /ˈmɛdɪˌtetɪv/

      UK /ˈmedɪtətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Thinking in a quiet reflective manner
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    • observe

      US /əbˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /əbˈzɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
      • To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • 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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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • overcome

      US /ˌovɚˈkʌm/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'kʌm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in a struggle against; defeat
      • Participle
      • Past participle of overcome; to have successfully dealt with or controlled a problem or feeling.
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    • overwhelm

      US /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
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    • point in time

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A specific moment or instance when something occurs or exists.
      • A significant juncture or stage in history or a sequence of events.
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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
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    • positive energy

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A good and optimistic feeling or atmosphere.
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    • practical

      US /ˈpræktɪkəl/

      UK /ˈpræktɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
      • Relating to experience, action, or practice; not theoretical or ideal.
      • Noun
      • A practical exam or lesson.
      • A person concerned chiefly with the practice of something; a person with practical skills.
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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
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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
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    • reevaluate

      US /ri:ɪ'væljʊeɪt/

      UK /ri:ɪ'væljʊeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To judge the value or something again
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    • rigid

      US /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

      UK /ˈrɪdʒɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Stiff rather than flexible
      • Very fixed in your opinion or habits
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    • rinse

      US /rɪns/

      UK /rɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • To wash lightly
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Washing off small amount of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • A form of shampoo or conditioner
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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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    • set on

      US /sɛt ɑn/

      UK /set ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attack
      • To cause someone to want to do something.
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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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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    • strict

      US /strɪkt/

      UK /strɪkt/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to enforce rules; severe
      • (Of orders) that must be obeyed
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • tap into

      US /tæp ˈɪntu/

      UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
      • To understand and express something that people are feeling
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • time after time

      US /taɪm ˈæftɚ taɪm/

      UK /taim ˈɑ:ftə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Repeatedly; on many occasions.
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • work out

      US /wɚk aʊt/

      UK /wə:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find a way to do something, by thinking
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
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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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