Vocabulary

  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • in the grip of: Under the strong influence or control of something.
  • no shame: Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
  • physical connection: A tangible link or bond between two or more things.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • cope with: To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • deal with
  • concern about: To worry about something.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • with time: As time passes; eventually.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • out of control: Impossible to manage or control.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • have to: Must do
  • check out
  • intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
  • meditation: Act of deep and quiet thinking
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
  • intimacy: The sharing of private and personal things
  • boost: To increase something; to make something better
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • esteem: Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
  • therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
  • urge: A strong desire for something
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
  • confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • express: To send something by fast mail
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • guilty: Responsible for doing something wrong
  • cope: To deal with something in spite of difficulties
  • frustrating: To make annoyed because things don't go well
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • resist: To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • ignore: To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
  • grip: To hold someone's interest
  • suppress: To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
  • compulsive: Having difficulty to stop yourself doing something
  • validation: Act of finding or testing the truth of something
  • relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
  • ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
  • participant: Person involved or included in something
  • mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • boredom: Feeling of being uninterested or unexcited
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
  • erode: To destroy something gradually; be destroyed thus
  • documentary: Supported by written evidence
  • empower: To give someone a power or ability
  • important: Having power or authority
  • lust: Sexual desire
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • patience: Ability to wait without being annoyed
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • worse: Comparative of 'bad'; more bad
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • loneliness: State of feeling sad because you are alone
  • float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
  • porn: Short for pornography
  • regain: To get something back that had been lost
  • afterward: Happening after something else happened
  • disappointing: To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
  • mask: To hide something so that it cannot be seen
  • lifeline: Rope or cord used to attach a person to a boat
  • lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
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    • afterward

      US /ˈæftəwəd/

      UK /'ɑ:ftəwəd/

      • Adverb
      • Happening after something else happened
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    • against you

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • 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
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    • boredom

      US /ˈbɔrdəm, ˈbor-/

      UK /ˈbɔ:dəm, ˈbəʊr-/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of being uninterested or unexcited
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

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

      US /kəmˈpʌlsɪv/

      UK /kəm'pʌlsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having difficulty to stop yourself doing something
      • Acting as a result of an irresistible urge; addicted.
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    • concern about

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To worry about something.
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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    • confident

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdənt/

      UK /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Having a strong belief in the truth or certainty of something.
      • Noun
      • A person who is self-assured and believes in their abilities.
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    • cope

      US /koʊp/

      UK /kəʊp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To deal with something in spite of difficulties
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    • cope with

      US /kop wɪð/

      UK /kəup wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To deal successfully with a difficult situation.
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • disappointing

      US /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

      UK /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not meet the expectations of others or yourself
      • Adjective
      • Feeling you did not meet expectations
      • Causing someone to feel unhappy because something did not happen or was not as good as expected.
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    • documentary

      US /ˌdɑ:kjuˈmentri/

      UK /ˌdɒkjuˈmentri/

      • Adjective
      • Supported by written evidence
      • Noun
      • Film TV program giving facts about a person, event
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • empower

      US /ɛmˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /ɪm'paʊə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a power or ability
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    • erode

      US /ɪˈrod/

      UK /ɪ'rəʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To destroy something gradually; be destroyed thus
      • To wear away gradually by water, ice or wind
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    • esteem

      US /ɪˈstim/

      UK /ɪˈsti:m/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling of respect or admiration regarding someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To regard with great respect or admiration
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
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    • float

      US /floʊt/

      UK /fləʊt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To sell the shares of a company publicly
      • To move slowly and easily through air
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Object designed to stay on the surface of water
      • Decorated truck used in a festival
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • frustrating

      US /frʌˈstretɪŋ/

      UK /frʌˈstreɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make annoyed because things don't go well
      • To prevent (someone) from accomplishing something.
      • Adjective
      • Annoying because things don't go the way you want
      • Serving to frustrate.
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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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    • grip

      US /ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡrɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone's interest
      • To hold something in your hand very firmly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong understanding of an idea
      • Control over something or someone
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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 to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • identify

      US /aɪˈdɛntəˌfaɪ/

      UK /aɪ'dentɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To indicate who or what someone or something is
      • To say exactly what something is
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    • ignore

      US /ɪɡˈnɔr, -ˈnor/

      UK /ɪɡ'nɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To not listen to, look at, or pay attention to
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
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    • in the grip of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈɡrɪp ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈɡrɪp ɔv/

      • other
      • Under the strong influence or control of something.
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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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    • intense

      US /ɪnˈtɛns/

      UK /ɪn'tens/

      • Adjective
      • Very strong, great or extreme in degree
      • Experiencing or showing great force or strength; extreme.
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    • intimacy

      US /ˈɪntəməsi/

      UK /'ɪntɪməsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The sharing of private and personal things
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
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    • lifeline

      US /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪn/

      UK /'laɪflaɪn/

      • Noun
      • Rope or cord used to attach a person to a boat
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    • lily

      US /'lɪlɪ/

      UK /'lɪlɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
      • Proper Noun
      • A female given name.
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    • loneliness

      US /ˈlonlɪnɪs/

      UK /'ləʊnlɪnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of feeling sad because you are alone
      • A feeling of being isolated from others, even when surrounded by people.
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    • lust

      US /lʌst/

      UK /lʌst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sexual desire
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    • mask

      US /mæsk/

      UK /mɑ:sk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • To hide something so that it cannot be seen
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering to hide or disguise the face
      • Way of pretending to behave that is not real
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    • meditation

      US /ˌmɛdɪˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌmedɪ'teɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of deep and quiet thinking
      • The practice of focusing one's mind for a period of time.
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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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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    • no shame

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Without a sense of embarrassment or guilt.
      • Showing a lack of hesitation or embarrassment in a way that is admirable or amusing; bold.
      • Phrase
      • Without apology or regret.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • out of control

      US /aʊt ʌv kənˈtrol/

      UK /aut ɔv kənˈtrəul/

      • Adjective
      • Impossible to manage or control.
      • Not able to be directed or steered.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • overwhelming

      US /ˌovɚˈhwɛlmɪŋ, -ˈwɛl-/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelmɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To defeat something or someone completely
      • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
      • Adjective
      • Having too much to handle (e.g. work)
      • Very great or very strong; so powerful that you cannot resist or decide how to react
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    • participant

      US /pɑrˈtɪsəpənt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person involved or included in something
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    • patience

      US /ˈpeʃəns/

      UK /ˈpeɪʃns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to wait without being annoyed
      • Perseverance; the ability to continue doing something despite difficulties.
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    • physical connection

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A tangible link or bond between two or more things.
      • A hardware-based link between computing devices or networks.
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    • porn

      US /pɔrn/

      UK /pɔ:n/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Short for pornography
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    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
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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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    • regain

      US /riˈɡen/

      UK /rɪ'ɡeɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get something back that had been lost
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    • relief

      US /rɪˈlif/

      UK /rɪˈli:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
      • Artwork, e.g. part of wall, that partly sticks out
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    • resist

      US /rɪˈzɪst/

      UK /rɪ'zɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not be affected by e.g. a force or an effect
      • To fight or prevent something from happening
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
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    • suppress

      US /səˈprɛs/

      UK /səˈpres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent the display of emotion or feeling
      • To use force to prevent something happening
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
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    • therapy

      US /ˈθɛrəpi/

      UK /'θerəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to help cure an illness
      • Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
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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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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • tough

      US /tʌf/

      UK /tʌf/

      • Adjective
      • (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
      • Very difficult to do or deal with
      • Noun
      • A rough and aggressive person.
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

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

      US /ɚdʒ/

      UK /ɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A strong desire for something
      • Strong pressure on someone to do something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To drive something forward
      • To ask or encourage someone to do something
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    • validation

      US /ˌvælɪ'deɪʃn/

      UK /ˌvælɪ'deɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of finding or testing the truth of something
      • In computer science, the process of ensuring that data meets certain criteria before it is processed.
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    • void

      US /vɔɪd/

      UK /vɔɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Empty feeling because nothing interests you
      • Noun
      • Empty space; empty place
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    • with time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As time passes; eventually.
      • Given enough time; in the course of time.
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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

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