Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • in charge: To be responsible for
  • too heavy: Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
  • spend more time: To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
  • sneak out: To leave a place secretly, usually without permission.
  • run to: To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • try for: To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • watch out: To be careful; to be alert to danger
  • look back: To think about past events
  • cheer up: To make or become happier or less upset
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • sub in: To replace someone temporarily, especially in sports.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • to perfection: In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
  • break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • call it a night: To stop what you are doing for the rest of the night.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • look around: To explore a place; search for something.
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • wipe out: To destroy or be destroyed
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • go back to: To return to a starting point
  • in good hands: Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
  • in the hospital: Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
  • in the mood: Wanting to do something
  • special gift: A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • gun for: To deliberately target or criticize someone persistently.
  • the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • tough: (Of food) difficult to chew or bite through
  • permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • trick: To fool someone in order to obtain a result
  • sneak: To move around in a way so no one will see you
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • respect: To follow the established rules
  • prove: To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
  • buddy: Friend, usually male
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
  • spend: To use money to pay for something
  • miracle: Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
  • shut: To stop being open for business
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • sheriff: Officer who enforces the law in an area
  • backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
  • turkey: Edible bird resembling a large chicken
  • goat: Small animal with beard and horns
  • singe: To burn lightly, often to remove hair
  • merry: Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
  • lily: Type of plant with big, leafy flowers
  • cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
  • jay: Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
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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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    • backpack

      US /ˈbækˌpæk/

      UK /'bækpæk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To travel very lightly carrying your things
      B2
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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.
      A2
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    • break from

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
      A1
      More
    • buddy

      US /ˈbʌdi/

      UK /'bʌdɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Friend, usually male
      • A term of address, often used informally.
      B2
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    • call it a night

      US /kɔl ɪt ə ˈnaɪt/

      UK /kɔ:l ɪt ə ˈnaɪt/

      • other
      • To stop what you are doing for the rest of the night.
      B1
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    • cam

      US /kæm/

      UK /kæm/

      • Noun
      • Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
      C1
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
      A2
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    • cheer up

      US /tʃɪr ʌp/

      UK /tʃiə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become happier or less upset
      A2
      More
    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
      A1
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    • comfort

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
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    • fine

      US /faɪn/

      UK /faɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Good, acceptable or satisfactory
      • Of high quality; made with great skill
      • Countable Noun
      • Money you have to pay because you broke a rule
      • (at the end of a piece of music) the end
      A2TOEIC
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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
      A1
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    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • go back to

      US /ɡo bæk tu/

      UK /ɡəu bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return to a starting point
      A1
      More
    • goat

      US /goʊt/

      UK /gəʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with beard and horns
      B2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • gun for

      US /ɡʌn fər/

      UK /ɡʌn fə/

      • other
      • To deliberately target or criticize someone persistently.
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
      A1
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    • in charge

      US /ɪn tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /in tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Adverb
      • To be responsible for
      A1
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    • in good hands

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Under the care and protection of someone competent and trustworthy.
      A1
      More
    • in the hospital

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhɑspɪtəl/

      UK /in ðə ˈhɒspɪtəl/

      • Preposition
      • Located inside a hospital receiving medical care.
      A1
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    • in the mood

      US /ɪn ði mud/

      UK /in ðə mu:d/

      • Adjective
      • Wanting to do something
      • Having a desire for sex
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
      A1
      More
    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
      A1
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    • jay

      US /dʒe/

      UK /dʒeɪ/

      • Noun
      • Bird with a blue and white pattern on the wing
      B1
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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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.
      B2
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    • look around

      US /lʊk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /luk əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explore a place; search for something.
      A1
      More
    • 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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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • merry

      US /ˈmɛri/

      UK /'merɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling a little drunk from alcohol
      • Causing happiness or joy
      B1
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    • miracle

      US /ˈmɪrəkəl/

      UK /'mɪrəkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amazing, seemingly impossible thing that happened
      • A remarkable event or development that brings very welcome consequences.
      B1
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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.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
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    • pack up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put things into boxes and take them home
      A1
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    • permanent

      US /ˈpɚmənənt/

      UK /'pɜ:mənənt/

      • Adjective
      • Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
      • Intended to last or remain for an unlimited period
      • Noun
      • A person who is a permanent employee.
      • A chemical treatment to create lasting curls or waves in the hair.
      B1TOEIC
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    • proud

      US /praʊd/

      UK /praʊd/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; worthy of making one pleased
      • Having or showing respect for yourself; having dignity.
      B1TOEIC
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    • prove

      US /pruv/

      UK /pru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To demonstrate truth by providing evidence
      • To test the quality or worth of something.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn out to be; be found to be.
      A2TOEIC
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    • regular

      US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Having an equal amount of space or time in between
      • Occurring or being done frequently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Customers who frequently visit a place
      • Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
      A2TOEIC
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    • respect

      US /rɪˈspɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'spekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To follow the established rules
      • To think very highly of another person
      • Noun
      • Behavior that follows the established rules
      • Regard or admiration for someone or something
      A2TOEIC
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    • run to

      US /rʌn tu/

      UK /rʌn tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have enough money; be able to pay; afford
      • To go to some place
      A1
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
      A2TOEIC
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    • sheriff

      US /ˈʃɛrɪf/

      UK /ˈʃerɪf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Officer who enforces the law in an area
      B2
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    • shut

      US /ʃʌt/

      UK /ʃʌt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To stop being open for business
      • Transitive Verb
      • To close something, e.g. a door
      A2
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    • singe

      US /sɪndʒ/

      UK /sɪndʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To burn lightly, often to remove hair
      C2
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    • sneak

      US /snik/

      UK /sni:k/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move around in a way so no one will see you
      • To take something somewhere/give secretly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move around in such a way no one will see you
      B2
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    • sneak out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place secretly, usually without permission.
      A1
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    • soak up

      US /sok ʌp/

      UK /səuk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb; to become filled with (something)
      • To enjoy an experience.
      B1
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    • special gift

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A particularly thoughtful or unique present.
      A2
      More
    • spend

      US /spɛnd/

      UK /spend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • spend more time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To dedicate a greater amount of time to a particular activity or person.
      A1
      More
    • sub in

      US /sʌb ɪn/

      UK /sʌb ɪn/

      • other
      • To replace someone temporarily, especially in sports.
      B2
      More
    • suitcase

      US /ˈsutˌkes/

      UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Container for carrying clothes when traveling
      B2TOEIC
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • the whole story

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The complete and unabridged account of something.
      • The complete truth about a situation, including all the details.
      A2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
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    • to perfection

      US /tu pɚˈfɛkʃən/

      UK /tu: pəˈfekʃən/

      • Phrase
      • In a flawless or ideal manner; perfectly.
      • To the highest degree of skill or excellence.
      C1
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    • too heavy

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Having excessive weight; difficult to lift or move.
      • Excessively burdensome or difficult to manage.
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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.
      A2
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    • trick

      US /trɪk/

      UK /trɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fool someone in order to obtain a result
      • To playfully tease or fool to make someone laugh
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of trying to fool someone
      • Quick or skillful way of doing something
      A2
      More
    • try for

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To attempt to obtain something; to aim for.
      A2
      More
    • turkey

      US /ˈtɜ:rki/

      UK /ˈtɜ:ki/

      • Countable Noun
      • Edible bird resembling a large chicken
      • Noun
      • An event that fails badly or is totally ineffectual
      • Flesh of large domesticated fowl usually roasted
      C1
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    • turned out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive for a public event or entertainment
      • To happen to be in the end
      • Transitive Verb
      • To extinguish or switch off lights.
      A1
      More
    • 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
      A1
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • watch out

      US /wɑtʃ aʊt/

      UK /wɔtʃ aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be careful; to be alert to danger
      A1
      More
    • wipe out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To destroy or be destroyed
      • To fall off a surfboard or skis.
      A2
      More
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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

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    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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