Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • at least: As a minimum
  • shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • through with: Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
  • come through with: To provide something that is needed or expected.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • once a month: Happening or appearing one time in each month.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • sock away: To save money for future use.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • sit out: To refrain from participating in something.
  • step out: To go outside for a short time
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • wear out
  • move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • turn on
  • clean out: To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
  • run across: To meet someone or find something by chance
  • to order: To give an instruction or command.
  • build up: To increase the amount; collect something
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • ball up: To crumple something into a ball shape.
  • pick it up: To lift something from a surface.
  • to the touch: When tested or sensed by physical contact.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • speed up: To move more quickly
  • on a regular basis: Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • overwhelming: To defeat something or someone completely
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
  • filter: Device to remove certain types of light, sound
  • fabric: Cloth or material
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • huge: Very very large
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
  • laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
  • moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • dawn: First light of day
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • mind: To be bothered or upset by something
  • solution: Mix of a liquid and a solid or a gas
  • suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
  • stink: To smell terrible
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • important: Having power or authority
  • flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
  • rinse: To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • tidy: With things in their proper place; not messy
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
  • tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
  • load: Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
  • heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
  • squad: A sports team
  • detergent: Synthetic liquid or powder used to wash something
  • stain: A mark or unwanted spot / thing
  • tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
  • gym: Physical education taught as a class in school
  • mesh: Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
  • uneven: Being good in some parts and poor in others
  • garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
  • overload: To make a machine work too hard so it might break
  • buildup: Making people feel excited about some new event
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • clothe: To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
  • lint: Fabric with nap on one side, used to dress wounds
  • grime: Thick dirt or black dust, e.g. from pollution
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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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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    • ball up

      US /bɔl ʌp/

      UK /bɔ:l ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To crumple something into a ball shape.
      • To become confused or nervous; to make a mess of something.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • buildup

      US /'bɪldˌʌp/

      UK /'bɪldˌʌp/

      • Noun
      • Making people feel excited about some new event
      C2
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    • clean out

      US /klin aʊt/

      UK /kli:n aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To empty a place of things, e.g. a room
      • To get rid of dirt or trash
      A1
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    • clothe

      US /kloʊð/

      UK /kləʊð/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a certain type of clothing on someone; dress
      B1
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    • come through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To provide something that is needed or expected.
      A1
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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
      B1
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    • detergent

      US /dɪˈtɚdʒənt/

      UK /dɪˈtɜ:dʒənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Synthetic liquid or powder used to wash something
      B2
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    • fabric

      US /ˈfæbrɪk/

      UK /ˈfæbrɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth or material
      • Basic structure
      B1TOEIC
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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • filter

      US /ˈfɪltɚ/

      UK /'fɪltə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Device to remove certain types of light, sound
      • Device to remove unwanted things from liquid, gas
      • Transitive Verb
      • To remove certain types of light, sound
      • To remove unwanted substances from a liquid or gas
      B1
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    • fit in

      US /fɪt ɪn/

      UK /fit in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To mix with others so you get on well with them
      A2
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    • flow

      US /flo/

      UK /fləʊ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of something that moves through an area
      A2
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
      B1
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    • garbage

      US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Waste material that has been thrown out
      B1TOEIC
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
      More
    • grime

      US /ɡraɪm/

      UK /ɡraɪm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Thick dirt or black dust, e.g. from pollution
      C1
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    • gym

      US /dʒɪm/

      UK /dʒɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical education taught as a class in school
      • Building used for physical activities or sports
      C2
      More
    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally access someone else's computer
      • To cut away plants and branches to make a path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry cough
      • Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
      B1TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • heat

      US /hit/

      UK /hi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of anger, excitement, or arguing
      • Particular temperature at which to cook something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make hot or hotter
      A2
      More
    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      More
    • 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.
      C1
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
      A2
      More
    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
      A1
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A2
      More
    • laundry

      US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/

      UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
      • Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
      B2
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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
      A2
      More
    • lint

      US /lɪnt/

      UK /lɪnt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fabric with nap on one side, used to dress wounds
      C2
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    • load

      US /lod/

      UK /ləʊd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large, often heavy, amount of a thing to be moved
      • A burden; heavy responsibility
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put in items for use (e.g. bullets in a gun)
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • mesh

      US /mɛʃ/

      UK /meʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Crisscrossed wires to allow air/liquid through
      B2
      More
    • moisture

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃɚ/

      UK /'mɔɪstʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Small amount of wetness that can be felt
      B1
      More
    • move around

      US /muv əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mu:v əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change position or location; to go from place to place.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To spread or circulate (e.g., information, rumors).
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
      A1
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    • on a regular basis

      US //ɑn ə ˈrɛgjələr ˈbeɪsəs//

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening frequently or at regular intervals.
      B1
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    • once a month

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening or appearing one time in each month.
      A1
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    • out there

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
      A1
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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.
      B1
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    • overload

      US /ˌovɚˈlod/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'ləʊd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a machine work too hard so it might break
      • To cause someone or something to work too hard
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Too much of something
      B2
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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
      B2
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    • pick it up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lift something from a surface.
      • To collect something or someone.
      A2
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
      B2
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    • properly

      US /ˈprɑːpərli/

      UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an appropriate or correct manner
      • In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
      A2
      More
    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
      A2
      More
    • rinse

      US /rɪns/

      UK /rɪns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wash off small amounts of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • To wash lightly
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Washing off small amount of dirt, soap suds, etc.
      • A form of shampoo or conditioner
      B2
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    • run across

      US /rʌn əˈkrɔs/

      UK /rʌn əˈkrɔs/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone or find something by chance
      A1
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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
      A2TOEIC
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    • shout out

      US /ʃaʊt aʊt/

      UK /ʃaut aut/

      • Noun
      • A public expression of greeting or praise.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To publicly mention or acknowledge someone or something.
      • To publicly acknowledge or thank someone.
      A2
      More
    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
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    • sit out

      US /sit aʊt/

      UK /sit aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To refrain from participating in something.
      • To wait until something ends.
      A1
      More
    • sock away

      US /sɑk əˈweɪ/

      UK /sɒk əˈweɪ/

      • other
      • To save money for future use.
      B2
      More
    • 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
      A2
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    • speed up

      US /spid ʌp/

      UK /spi:d ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move more quickly
      A2
      More
    • 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
      A2TOEIC
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    • spray

      US /spre/

      UK /spreɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A jet of liquid made up of many small drops
      • Container shooting stream of tiny drops of liquid
      A2
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    • squad

      US /skwɑ:d/

      UK /skwɒd/

      • Noun
      • A sports team
      B1
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    • stain

      US /sten/

      UK /steɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A mark or unwanted spot / thing
      • Liquid used to change the color of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To soil or leave a mark on something
      • To change the color of using a special substance
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    • step out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go outside for a short time
      • To begin a romantic relationship with someone.
      A1
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
      A2
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    • stink

      US /stɪŋk/

      UK /stɪŋk/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To smell terrible
      B2
      More
    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
      A2TOEIC
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    • tag

      US /tæɡ/

      UK /tæɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Child's game in which one person chases the others
      • A name or label on something or someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a name or label to something or someone
      • To touch someone you are chasing in a game
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • tempt

      US /tɛmpt/

      UK /tempt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone want something, even if it's bad
      A2
      More
    • through with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having had enough (of trouble); wanting to stop
      A1
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    • tip

      US /tɪp/

      UK /tɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pour or move something from a place, container
      • To give extra money for good service
      • Noun
      • End point of e.g. a pencil or finger
      • Extra money given for good service
      A2
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
      More
    • to order

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give an instruction or command.
      • To request something to be made, supplied, or served.
      A1
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    • to the touch

      US /tu ðə ˈtʌtʃ/

      UK /tə ðə ˈtʌtʃ/

      • other
      • When tested or sensed by physical contact.
      B2
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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.
      A1
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    • uneven

      US /ʌnˈivən/

      UK /ʌnˈi:vn/

      • Adjective
      • Being good in some parts and poor in others
      • Having more on one side; unfairly distributed
      B2
      More
    • wear out

      US /wɛr aʊt/

      UK /wɛə aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use until it becomes unusable; become unusable
      • To make very tired; tire out
      A1
      More
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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

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