Vocabulary

  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
  • live out: To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
  • better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
  • set out: To arrange something in an orderly fashion
  • on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in peace: In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
  • up and running: Fully operational; functioning correctly.
  • care for: To want or desire a thing
  • at school: Present and attending school.
  • for the main: Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • on alert: In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
  • run up in: To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
  • bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
  • in need: Not having the necessary things, such as food
  • has over: To invite someone to your house.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • have to: Must do
  • do without: To manage without having or doing something
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • trait: A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
  • stigma: Mark of shame or disgrace
  • toss: To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
  • adopt: To legally take a child into your family
  • huge: Very very large
  • companion: Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
  • breed: Kind of / sort of
  • feat: Impressive act showing courage or skill
  • scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
  • actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
  • shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
  • wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
  • dawn: First light of day
  • facilitate: To make an action or process easier
  • courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • instinctively: Through intuition, not thought
  • sturdy: Substantially made or built; strong
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
  • bury: To put something into the ground and cover it
  • aggression: Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • obedience: Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • barrel: To travel at high speed
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • fortunate: Having good luck
  • dig: To move material to create a hole
  • certification: Official or legal permission to do something
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • assistance: Act of helping someone
  • avalanche: Large mass of snow falling down a mountain
  • dependent: Someone who relies on (financial) support
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • stray: To deviate or go away from the established norm
  • tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
  • patrol: Person or group who checks an area is safe
  • nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • train: Line of people, animals moving the same direction
  • surrogate: Person appointed in the place of another
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • orphan: Child whose parents have died
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • pitfall: Hidden danger or difficulty
  • full: Containing all the parts; complete
  • keep: Large, strong tower in the middle of a castle
  • afloat: Remaining on top of a liquid; floating
  • shepherd: Person's name
  • nimble: Being able to move quickly and easily
  • cheetah: Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
  • grunt: To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
  • botanical: Concerning plants or botany
  • lifeguard: Person at a beach or pool who can rescue swimmers
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    • actual

      US /ˈæktʃuəl/

      UK /ˈæktʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
      • Current; existing at the present time.
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    • adopt

      US /əˈdɑ:pt/

      UK /əˈdɒpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To legally take a child into your family
      • To take on responsibility for something
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    • afloat

      US /əˈflot/

      UK /əˈfləʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Remaining on top of a liquid; floating
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    • aggression

      US /əˈɡrɛʃən/

      UK /əˈgreʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use of energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • Hostile or violent behavior or attitudes toward another; readiness to attack or confront.
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
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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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    • assistance

      US /əˈsɪstəns/

      UK /əˈsɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of helping someone
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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
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    • at school

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present and attending school.
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    • avalanche

      US /ˈævəˌlæntʃ/

      UK /'ævəlɑ:nʃ/

      • Noun
      • Large mass of snow falling down a mountain
      B2
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    • barrel

      US /ˈbærəl/

      UK /'bærəl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel at high speed
      • Countable Noun
      • A round container with curved sides and flat ends
      • Straight tube from which a bullet exits a gun
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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
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    • better known as

      US /ˈbɛtɚ non æz/

      UK /ˈbetə nəʊn æz/

      • Phrase
      • More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
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    • botanical

      US /bəˈtænɪkəl/

      UK /bəˈtænɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning plants or botany
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    • breed

      US /brid/

      UK /bri:d/

      • Noun
      • Kind of / sort of
      • Particular kind of animal, e.g. a Labrador dog
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To create situations for a (bad) thing to happen
      • To produce baby animals of specific kinds
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    • bring in

      US /brɪŋ ɪn/

      UK /briŋ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To earn a certain amount of money or profits
      • To add person into existing group, e.g. phone call
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    • build up

      US /bɪld ʌp/

      UK /bild ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase the amount; collect something
      • To develop or increase something in stages
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To increase or develop something gradually.
      • To praise or encourage someone.
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    • bury

      US /ˈbɛri/

      UK /'berɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into the ground and cover it
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    • care for

      US /kɛr fɔr/

      UK /kɛə fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To want or desire a thing
      • To look after someone who is ill, old, or very young.
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    • certification

      US /ˌsə:təfɪˈkeʃən/

      UK /ˌsɜ:təfɪˈkeɪʃən/

      • Noun
      • Official or legal permission to do something
      B2
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    • cheetah

      US /ˈtʃitə/

      UK /ˈtʃi:tə/

      • Countable Noun
      • Fast large spotted cat found in Africa and Asia
      B2
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    • companion

      US /kəmˈpænjən/

      UK /kəm'pænɪən/

      • Noun
      • Someone who keeps you company, goes out with you
      • A thing that is often found with another or that serves to augment or complement it.
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    • courage

      US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to face danger without fear
      • The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
      • Transitive Verb
      • To encourage or embolden someone.
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    • dawn

      US /dɔn/

      UK /dɔ:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • First light of day
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To begin to grow light as the sun rises
      • To begin to be understood for the first time
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    • dependent

      US /dɪˈpɛndənt/

      UK /dɪˈpendənt/

      • Adjective
      • Someone who relies on (financial) support
      • Conditional; contingent
      • Countable Noun
      • A person who relies on someone else for financial support.
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    • dig

      US /dɪɡ/

      UK /dɪg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move material to create a hole
      • To search or investigate thoroughly.
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    • dive in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To jump into water headfirst.
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    • do without

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage without having or doing something
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    • facilitate

      US /fəˈsɪlɪˌtet/

      UK /fə'sɪlɪteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an action or process easier
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    • feat

      US /fit/

      UK /fi:t/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Impressive act showing courage or skill
      • A remarkable or skillful act or accomplishment.
      • Noun
      • An archaic spelling of 'feet'.
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    • for the main

      US /fɚ ðə meɪn/

      UK /fə ðə meɪn/

      • other
      • Intended for the primary or main person or thing.
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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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    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
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    • grunt

      US /ɡrʌnt/

      UK /grʌnt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To utter a deep sound like that of a pig
      B2
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    • has over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invite someone to your house.
      • To have more than a certain number or amount.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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    • in need

      US /ɪn nid/

      UK /in ni:d/

      • Phrase
      • Not having the necessary things, such as food
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    • in peace

      US /ɪn pis/

      UK /in pi:s/

      • Phrase
      • In a state of tranquility, without disturbance or conflict.
      • In a state of non-war, without armed conflict.
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

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

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense
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    • instinctively

      US /ɪn'stɪŋktɪvlɪ/

      UK /ɪn'stɪŋktɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Through intuition, not thought
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    • lifeguard

      US /ˈlaɪfgɑ:rd/

      UK /ˈlaɪfgɑ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person at a beach or pool who can rescue swimmers
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    • live out

      US /liv aʊt/

      UK /liv aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, especially something that you have planned or hoped for.
      • To live somewhere that is not the place where you work.
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    • loyalty

      US /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      UK /ˈlɔɪəlti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Complete and sustained support for person, thing
      • Allegiance or devotion to a person, cause, or country.
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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
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    • nimble

      US /ˈnɪmbəl/

      UK /ˈnɪmbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to move quickly and easily
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    • nursery

      US /ˈnɜ:rsəri/

      UK /ˈnɜ:səri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
      • Room in a hospital where babies are cared for
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    • obedience

      US /oˈbidiəns/

      UK /ə'bi:dɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Doing what someone tells you to; compliance
      • Compliance with religious laws or doctrines.
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    • on alert

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In a state of readiness or vigilance; watchful and prepared for potential danger or action.
      • Attentive and responsive to changes in a patient's condition; ready to provide immediate care if needed.
      • Phrase
      • In a state of heightened security or readiness to respond to potential threats or emergencies.
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    • on the streets

      US /ɑn ðə strits/

      UK /ɒn ðə stri:ts/

      • other
      • Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
      B2
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    • orphan

      US /ˈɔ:rfn/

      UK /ˈɔ:fn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Child whose parents have died
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a child to become an orphan.
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    • paradise

      US /ˈpærəˌdaɪs, -ˌdaɪz/

      UK /'pærədaɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place with everything needed for specific activity
      • Place where good people are said to go after death
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    • patrol

      US /pəˈtrol/

      UK /pə'trəʊl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person or group who checks an area is safe
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To survey an area to maintain safety and order
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    • pitfall

      US /ˈpɪtˌfɔl/

      UK /'pɪtfɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Hidden danger or difficulty
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • rescue

      US /ˈrɛskju/

      UK /'reskju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
      • To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
      • An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
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    • run up in

      US /rʌn ʌp ɪn/

      UK /rʌn ʌp ɪn/

      • other
      • To become unexpectedly involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation.
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    • scent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Noun
      • Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
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    • set out

      US /sɛt aʊt/

      UK /set aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange something in an orderly fashion
      • To give in detail in writing
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    • shepherd

      US /ˈʃɛpəd/

      UK /'ʃepəd/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Countable Noun
      • Person who looks after sheep as their job
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    • shore

      US /ʃɔr, ʃor/

      UK /ʃɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
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    • solution

      US /səˈluʃən/

      UK /səˈlu:ʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
      • Way to solve or deal with a problem
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    • stigma

      US /ˈstɪɡmə/

      UK /'stɪɡmə/

      • Noun
      • Mark of shame or disgrace
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    • stray

      US /stre/

      UK /streɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To deviate or go away from the established norm
      • Noun
      • Someone or something that is lost, e.g. a dog
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    • sturdy

      US /ˈstɜ:rdi/

      UK /ˈstɜ:di/

      • Adjective
      • Substantially made or built; strong
      C2
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    • surrogate

      US /ˈsɜ:rəgət/

      UK /ˈsʌrəgət/

      • Noun
      • Person appointed in the place of another
      • Adjective
      • Appointed; used in the place of another
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    • tally

      US /ˈtæli/

      UK /'tælɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To count or reckon up; to score a point
      • Noun
      • A score or amount
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    • toss

      US /tɔ:s/

      UK /tɒs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something into the air, e.g. casually
      • To mix ingredients lightly.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move about restlessly; to writhe or fidget.
      • To be thrown about violently.
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    • trait

      US /tret/

      UK /treɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior
      • A genetically determined characteristic or condition.
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    • up and running

      US /ʌp ənd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      UK /ʌp ænd ˈrʌnɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Fully operational; functioning correctly.
      • Active and operating successfully.
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    • wander

      US /ˈwɑ:ndə(r)/

      UK /ˈwɒndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
      • To move through a place with no particular purpose
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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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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