Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • to the moon: Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
  • in terms of
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • out of the gate: At the very beginning of an event or process.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • tie in: To make a connection to bring two things together
  • everyday people: Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • bring down: To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • burn through: To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
  • bring back: To cause to remember
  • set up
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • thankful for: Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
  • strategy: Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
  • demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • positive: Showing agreement or support for something
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • atmosphere: Air around us
  • environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
  • rapidly: With great speed; quickly
  • debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
  • orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
  • risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
  • investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
  • invest: To use resources to build for the future
  • autonomous: Able to control or decide matters by itself
  • economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
  • record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
  • agency: Business that provides some service for others
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • project: To predict what will happen in the future
  • object: Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • satellite: Device sent into space that aids communication
  • collision: Act of crashing into someone or something else
  • collaborate: To cooperate with or help an enemy
  • important: Having power or authority
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
  • manual: Done by hand (not machine)
  • sustainability: Property of being able to be continued/repeated
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • operation: Business or company, or its activities
  • simulate: To copy something or look or behave like it
  • reproduce: To make a copy of something
  • cascade: Body of water falling from something tall
  • applicable: Being appropriate to or suitable for something
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • startup: A company just starting its operations
  • marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
  • recur: To occur again or repeatedly
  • synchronize: To make two things work at the same time
  • spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
  • scalable: Computers that can be increased or magnified
  • tow: Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
  • motorway: Broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
  • lego: Child's plastic construction set
  • omega: Last letter in the greek alphabet
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    • agency

      US /ˈedʒənsi/

      UK /'eɪdʒənsɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business that provides some service for others
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    • applicable

      US /ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-/

      UK /əˈplɪkəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being appropriate to or suitable for something
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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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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    • atmosphere

      US /ˈætməˌsfɪr/

      UK /'ætməsfɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Air around us
      • Feeling or mood of a place
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    • autonomous

      US /ɔ:ˈtɑ:nəməs/

      UK /ɔ:ˈtɒnəməs/

      • Adjective
      • Able to control or decide matters by itself
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    • bring back

      US /brɪŋ bæk/

      UK /briŋ bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause to remember
      • To return something
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    • bring down

      US /brɪŋ daʊn/

      UK /briŋ daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy (government, etc.) forcefully
      • To kill someone, often with a gun
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    • burn through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
      • To make a hole in something by burning it.
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    • cascade

      US /kæˈsked/

      UK /kæˈskeɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Body of water falling from something tall
      • A series of things that happen quickly one after the other.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fall, flow, or hang down in a large amount
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    • collaborate

      US /kəˈlæbəˌret/

      UK /kəˈlæbəreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cooperate with or help an enemy
      • To work together to complete a task
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    • collision

      US /kəˈlɪʒən/

      UK /kəˈlɪʒn/

      • Noun
      • Act of crashing into someone or something else
      • A clash of opposing ideas or interests.
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    • debris

      US /dəˈbri, de-, ˈdeˌbri/

      UK /dəˈbri:, deɪ-, ˈdeɪˌbri:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Remains of something broken or destroyed
      • Accumulated fragments of rock.
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    • demonstrate

      US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/

      UK /'demənstreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To display a feeling or ability openly
      • To protest about something often as a group
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • dust

      US /dʌst/

      UK /dʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
      • To wipe something to remove dirt
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
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    • everyday people

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Ordinary or common people, without special status or wealth.
      • People who are relatable and representative of the general population.
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    • extraordinary

      US /ɪkˈstrɔ:rdəneri/

      UK /ɪkˈstrɔ:dnri/

      • Adjective
      • Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
      • Additional to or different from what is usual or regular.
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    • fit

      US /fɪt/

      UK /fɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Good looking; physically attractive
      • Having good physical health and strength
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To install a machine, equipment etc.
      • To adjust or change to the right size or shape
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • gravity

      US /ˈɡrævɪti/

      UK /ˈgrævəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
      • Force making things fall towards the ground
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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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 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 order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in terms of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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    • invest

      US /ɪnˈvɛst/

      UK /ɪn'vest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use resources to build for the future
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    • investment

      US /ɪnˈvɛstmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈvestmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something purchased hoping its value will increase
      • Something you invest in, such as a company, property, etc.
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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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    • lego

      US /'leɡoʊ/

      UK /ˈlegəʊ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Child's plastic construction set
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • manual

      US /ˈmænjuəl/

      UK /ˈmænjuəl/

      • Adjective
      • Done by hand (not machine)
      • (Of a car) using individual gears ( not automatic)
      • Countable Noun
      • Book explaining how to use a machine
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    • marketing

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtɪŋ/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The act of selling services or goods
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    • mission

      US /ˈmɪʃən/

      UK /'mɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A task or role someone is given to do
      • Special assignment given to a person or group
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    • motorway

      US /ˈmotɚˌwe/

      UK /'məʊtəweɪ/

      • Noun
      • Broad highway designed for high-speed traffic
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    • object

      US /ˈɑbdʒɪkt/

      UK /'ɒbdʒɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something you can see or touch, but is not alive
      • Goal or purpose of a particular plan or activity
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disagree; to protest against an idea or plan
      • To state one's reason for disagreement
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    • objective

      US /əbˈdʒɛktɪv/

      UK /əbˈdʒektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, rather than simply being an idea
      • Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; impartial.
      • Noun
      • Something you decide you want to do; goal
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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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    • omega

      US /oʊ'meɡə/

      UK /'əʊmɪɡə/

      • Noun
      • Last letter in the greek alphabet
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    • on earth

      US /ɑn ɚθ/

      UK /ɔn ə:θ/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
      • Used to emphasize that something is not possible or will not happen.
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
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    • operation

      US /ˌɑpəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or company, or its activities
      • Functioning; use
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    • orbit

      US /ˈɔrbɪt/

      UK /'ɔ:bɪt/

      • Noun
      • Path an object takes as it circles another object
      • The sphere of influence or control; range.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go around another object (often in space)
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    • out of the gate

      US /aʊt əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      UK /aut əv ðə ɡeɪt/

      • other
      • At the very beginning of an event or process.
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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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    • rapidly

      US /ˈræpɪdlɪ/

      UK /'ræpɪdlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With great speed; quickly
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    • recur

      US /rɪˈkɚ/

      UK /rɪˈkɜ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To occur again or repeatedly
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    • reproduce

      US /ˌriprəˈdus, -ˈdjus/

      UK /ˌri:prə'dju:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a copy of something
      • To have children/young; grow roots/new plants
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
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    • satellite

      US /ˈsætlˌaɪt/

      UK /'sætəlaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device sent into space that aids communication
      • Natural object in space that moves around another
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    • scalable

      US /'skeɪləbəl/

      UK /'skeɪləbl/

      • Adjective
      • Computers that can be increased or magnified
      • Capable of being re-sized
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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • simulate

      US /ˈsɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'sɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To copy something or look or behave like it
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    • spacecraft

      US /ˈspeɪskræft/

      UK /ˈspeɪskrɑ:ft/

      • Noun
      • Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
      • An unmanned probe or satellite designed for space exploration.
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    • startup

      US /'stɑ:t'ʌp/

      UK /'stɑ:tʌp/

      • Countable Noun
      • A company just starting its operations
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of setting in operation
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    • strategy

      US /ˈstrætədʒi/

      UK /'strætədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Careful plan or method for achieving a goal
      • Branch of military dealing with command
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    • sustainability

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Property of being able to be continued/repeated
      • The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain an ecological balance.
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    • synchronize

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make two things work at the same time
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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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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
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    • thankful for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Feeling or expressing gratitude; appreciative.
      • Grateful for a particular situation or benefit.
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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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    • tie in

      US /taɪ ɪn/

      UK /tai in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a connection to bring two things together
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    • to the moon

      US /tu ðə mun/

      UK /tu ðə mu:n/

      • other
      • Increasing quickly and significantly, often in value or excitement.
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    • tow

      US /to/

      UK /təʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Pulling another vehicle; being pulled thus
      • A rope or chain used for towing a vehicle or boat.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pull a vehicle with ropes using another vehicle
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    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
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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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