Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • first shot: The first attempt at doing something.
  • wash away: To remove something by the action of water.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in character: Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
  • fit together: To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • in tune: Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
  • into perspective: To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • pull off: To manage to succeed
  • from the start: From the very beginning; from the outset.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
  • to the gods: Completely destroyed or ruined.
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • work out
  • turn on
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • progress: To move forward or toward a place or goal
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • ruin: To damage or completely destroy something
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • binge: To eat or drink too much at one time
  • impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
  • cruise: To easily achieve
  • crowd: To force too many things, people into
  • virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
  • religion: Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
  • challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
  • retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • film: Thin layer that covers something
  • empty: Containing nothing; with no contents
  • sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
  • supposedly: As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
  • equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
  • chip: To break a small piece off something such as a cup
  • circuit: An area where cars race in a circle
  • nail: Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
  • emperor: Man who rules an empire
  • interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • residential: Concerning patients staying in a hospital
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • seep: To flow slowly through small openings or pores
  • drainage: Process of removing water or liquid from something
  • elevation: Height of a place
  • mist: Light water droplets in air, so you can't see well
  • hut: Small and simple building
  • quarry: Large pit in the earth where stone is mined
  • temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
  • historian: Someone who studies the course of history
  • vista: View as seen between rows of trees, buildings, etc.
  • caretaker: Job of taking care of others or their property
  • sundial: Timepiece indicating time from the suns shadow
  • catholicism: Beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
  • casa: Spanish a house or dwelling
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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 the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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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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    • binge

      US /bɪndʒ/

      UK /bɪndʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To eat or drink too much at one time
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    • caretaker

      US /ˈkerteɪkə(r)/

      UK /ˈkeəteɪkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Job of taking care of others or their property
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    • casa

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Spanish a house or dwelling
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    • catholicism

      US /kəˈθɑlɪˌsɪzəm/

      UK /kə'θɒləsɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
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    • challenge

      US /ˈtʃæləndʒ/

      UK /'tʃælɪndʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
      • Act of formally inviting someone to compete
      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally invite someone to compete at something
      • To question the correctness of something
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    • character

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • chip

      US /tʃɪp/

      UK /tʃɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To break a small piece off something such as a cup
      • To break into small pieces, often with a tool
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small piece that has broken off (e.g. from cup)
      • Piece of computer hardware that does calculations
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    • circuit

      US /ˈsɜ:rkɪt/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kɪt/

      • Noun
      • An area where cars race in a circle
      • Route for journey all the way around a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To complete a journey all the way round an area
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    • complex

      US /kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɑmˌplɛks/

      UK /'kɒmpleks/

      • Countable Noun
      • Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
      • Adjective
      • Not being simple; having many parts or aspects
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    • crowd

      US /kraʊd/

      UK /kraʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To force too many things, people into
      • (Lots of people) to meet together in one place
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large group of people together in one place
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    • cruise

      US /kruz/

      UK /kru:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To easily achieve
      • To travel by boat or car for leisure
      • Countable Noun
      • A long vacation trip on a passenger boat
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    • down to earth

      US /daʊn tu ɚθ/

      UK /daun tu: ə:θ/

      • Adjective
      • Practical, realistic, and approachable.
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    • drainage

      US /ˈdrenɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈdreɪnɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of removing water or liquid from something
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    • elevation

      US /ˌɛləˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌelɪˈveɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Height of a place
      • Shortened form of elevation, referring to height above a reference point.
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    • emperor

      US /ˈɛmpəɚ/

      UK /'empərə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Man who rules an empire
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    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
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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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    • film

      US /fɪlm/

      UK /fɪlm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thin layer that covers something
      • Movie
      • Transitive Verb
      • To record moving action with a camera
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    • first shot

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • The first attempt at doing something.
      • The first opportunity to do something.
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    • fit together

      US /fɪt təˈɡɛðɚ/

      UK /fɪt təˈɡeðə/

      • other
      • To combine or join parts properly or correctly.
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    • from the start

      US /frʌm ði stɑrt/

      UK /frɔm ðə stɑ:t/

      • Phrase
      • From the very beginning; from the outset.
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    • fuel

      US /ˈfjuəl/

      UK /'fju:əl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
      • To provide gas or petrol for something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material used to produce heat or power when burned
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
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    • goes to show

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To demonstrate or prove something.
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    • guardian

      US /ˈɡɑrdiən/

      UK /'ɡɑ:dɪən/

      • Noun
      • Person who guards, protects, or preserves
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • historian

      US /hɪˈstɔriən/

      UK /hɪˈstɔ:riən/

      • Noun
      • Someone who studies the course of history
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    • hut

      US /hʌt/

      UK /hʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small and simple building
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    • impressive

      US /ɪmˈprɛsɪv/

      UK /ɪmˈpresɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
      • Having a strong effect, commanding attention.
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    • in character

      US /ɪn ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /in ˈkæriktə/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving as the character one is portraying; consistent with the character's personality.
      • Phrase
      • Consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • in tune

      US /ɪn tun/

      UK /in tju:n/

      • Phrase
      • Agreeing in pitch; agreeing in opinion
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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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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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    • into perspective

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To clarify or provide a broader understanding of a situation or issue.
      • To show something is not as important as it seemed, compared to something else.
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
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    • mist

      US /mɪst/

      UK /mɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light water droplets in air, so you can't see well
      • A fine spray of water, perfume etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with small drops of water
      • To spray very fine droplets of water, perfume etc.
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    • nail

      US /nel/

      UK /neɪl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Pointed piece of metal used to join pieces of wood
      • Hard part at the end of your finger
      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach things together with metal nails
      • To catch someone doing an illegal activity
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    • name for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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    • on the market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • progress

      US /ˈprɑɡˌrɛs, -rəs, ˈproˌɡrɛs/

      UK /'prəʊɡres/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward or toward a place or goal
      • To make progress; develop or improve.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of moving forward
      • The process of improving or developing something over a period of time.
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    • pull off

      US /pʊl ɔf/

      UK /pul ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to succeed
      • To remove something quickly or with force.
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    • quarry

      US /ˈkwɔ:ri/

      UK /ˈkwɒri/

      • Noun
      • Large pit in the earth where stone is mined
      • Animal that is hunted
      • Transitive Verb
      • To dig for minerals in an open mine
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
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    • reality

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
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    • religion

      US /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      UK /rɪˈlɪdʒən/

      • Countable Noun
      • Organized set of beliefs about a god or gods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Belief in God or gods that governs people's lives
      • A person's particular system of beliefs and worship.
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    • residential

      US /ˌrɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

      UK /ˌrezɪˈdenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning patients staying in a hospital
      • Being used for private homes
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    • retain

      US /rɪˈten/

      UK /rɪ'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
      • To keep one thing inside another for a time
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • ruin

      US /ˈruɪn/

      UK /'ru:ɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To damage or completely destroy something
      • To cause someone to lose their money or status
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remains of a building that has been destroyed
      • The state of being destroyed or severely damaged.
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    • sacred

      US /ˈsekrɪd/

      UK /ˈseɪkrɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Worthy of religious worship; very holy
      • Being highly valued and respected
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    • seep

      US /sip/

      UK /si:p/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To flow slowly through small openings or pores
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    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
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    • sundial

      US /ˈsʌnˌdaɪəl/

      UK /ˈsʌndaɪəl/

      • Noun
      • Timepiece indicating time from the suns shadow
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    • supposedly

      US /səˈpoʊzɪdli/

      UK /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

      • Adverb
      • As some people believe (shows you doubt it)
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    • temple

      US /ˈtɛmpəl/

      UK /'templ/

      • Noun
      • A flat area on the side of the forehead
      • Place for worship in many religions
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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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    • to the gods

      US /tu ðə ɡɑdz/

      UK /tu ðə ɡɒdz/

      • other
      • Completely destroyed or ruined.
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • used to

      US /juzd tu/

      UK /ˈju:st tə/

      • Adjective
      • Did regularly before, but don't do now
      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Have done before, but do not do now
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    • virtual

      US /ˈvɚtʃuəl/

      UK /ˈvɜ:tʃuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Existing only on the internet or on a computer
      • Existing only in a digital world
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    • vista

      US /ˈvɪstə/

      UK /ˈvɪstə/

      • Noun
      • View as seen between rows of trees, buildings, etc.
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
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    • wash away

      US /wɑʃ əˈwe/

      UK /wɔʃ əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something by the action of water.
      • To gradually eliminate or make something disappear.
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    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
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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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    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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