Vocabulary

  • turn around: To change your body to the opposite direction
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • stand by: To keep to an agreement
  • in jail: Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • take the fall: To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
  • get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • found out: To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • plan ahead: To think about and make arrangements for something that will happen in the future.
  • man up: To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • have to: Must do
  • do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • turned out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
  • happy ending: A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
  • at this rate: If things continue as they are now.
  • fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
  • on the back of: As a result of or following something.
  • turn back: To stop and move backward on some issue
  • fall for: To be deceived or tricked by someone
  • insane: Mentally ill; crazy
  • strike: To hit something
  • blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
  • cabinet: Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
  • anonymous: Unknown; with no name revealed
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • orientation: Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
  • fit: Good looking; physically attractive
  • fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
  • fault: A failure or negative aspect of
  • crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
  • recruit: Person who has just joined the military
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
  • director: Senior person who manages part of an organization
  • mission: A task or role someone is given to do
  • raid: Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • bride: Woman who is, or who will get married soon
  • squad: A sports team
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • secretary: Office worker who makes appointments, etc.
  • helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
  • missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
  • fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • decoration: Making something more attractive or beautiful
  • vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
  • installment: One of many payments you have to make
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
  • bin: Type of container, usually for trash
  • enlighten: To cause someone to understand
  • asleep: In a state of sleep; sleeping
  • belong: To be a welcomed as a new member of a group
  • can: Able to; have the skill to; have the time to
  • war: Situation where armies fight each other
  • bitch: To aggressively complain about something
  • brigade: Official group who give help or rescue
  • swat: To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
  • ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
  • congratulate: To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
  • cavalier: Gentleman trained in arms and horsemanship
  • cash: Physical money (not credit card or digital)
  • jacket: Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
  • admiral: A person with a high rank in a navy
  • beer: Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
  • oversize: Larger than normal for its kind
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    • admiral

      US /ˈædmərəl/

      UK /'ædmərəl/

      • Noun
      • A person with a high rank in a navy
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    • anonymous

      US /əˈnɑnəməs/

      UK /ə'nɒnɪməs/

      • Adjective
      • Unknown; with no name revealed
      B1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
      A1
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    • at this rate

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • If things continue as they are now.
      A1
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    • ballroom

      US /ˈbɔlˌrum, -ˌrʊm/

      UK /ˈbɔ:lru:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large room used mainly for dancing
      C1
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    • beer

      US /bɪr/

      UK /bɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink that is made from wheat or grains
      A2
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    • bin

      US /bɪn/

      UK /bɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of container, usually for trash
      • (computing) A directory containing executable programs.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To throw something away in the trash
      B1
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    • bitch

      US /bɪtʃ/

      UK /bɪtʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To aggressively complain about something
      • Countable Noun
      • Female dog
      • Offensive term for a female
      B2
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    • blame

      US /blem/

      UK /bleɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone is responsible for something bad
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saying someone did something bad
      A2TOEIC
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    • bride

      US /braɪd/

      UK /braɪd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Woman who is, or who will get married soon
      B1
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    • brigade

      US /brɪˈɡeɪd/

      UK /brɪ'ɡeɪd/

      • Noun
      • Official group who give help or rescue
      B2
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    • cabinet

      US /ˈkæbənɪt/

      UK /ˈkæbɪnət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of furniture resembling a cupboard
      • Group of advisors to a leader of a government
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the group of senior government ministers.
      B1
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    • cash

      US /kæʃ/

      UK /kæʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Physical money (not credit card or digital)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell or give something to get money
      A2
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    • cavalier

      US /ˌkævəˈlɪr/

      UK /ˌkævəˈlɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Gentleman trained in arms and horsemanship
      • Adjective
      • Not bothering about the rules or others' wishes
      B2TOEIC
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    • coat

      US /koʊt/

      UK /kəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something thinly with something
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    • congratulate

      US /kənˈɡrætʃəˌlet, -ˈɡrædʒ-, kəŋ-/

      UK /kən'grætjʊˌleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To say 'well done' to if a good thing happened
      B2
      More
    • crime

      US /kraɪm/

      UK /kraɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
      • Act that is against the law; murder, theft etc.
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    • decoration

      US /ˌdɛkəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Making something more attractive or beautiful
      • Act of awarding a medal to someone
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
      B1TOEIC
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    • director

      US /dɪˈrɛktɚ, daɪ-/

      UK /də'rektə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Senior person who manages part of an organization
      • Person who controls the acting in a movie or play
      A2TOEIC
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    • do in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make completely tired out and exhausted
      • To destroy or cause damage to someone
      A1
      More
    • enlighten

      US /ɛnˈlaɪtn/

      UK /ɪn'laɪtn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to understand
      • To give light to; illuminate.
      B2TOEIC
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    • fall for

      US /fɔl fɔr/

      UK /fɔ:l fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be deceived or tricked by someone
      • To become in love with someone
      A1
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    • fault

      US /fɔlt/

      UK /fɔ:lt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A failure or negative aspect of
      • Crack in the earth where earthquakes can happen
      • Transitive Verb
      • To blame someone, something for a negative result
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • 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
      A2
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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
      More
    • for sure

      US /fɔr ʃʊr/

      UK /fɔ: ʃuə/

      • Adverb
      • Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
      • Used to emphasize a statement.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of strong agreement or affirmation.
      A2
      More
    • found out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To learn or discover something, often after some effort.
      • To become known; be revealed.
      B2
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    • get into it

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become interested in something and enjoy it.
      • To start a career or profession.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To become interested in something.
      A1
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • happy ending

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A conclusion to a story, play, movie, etc., in which everything turns out well for the protagonists.
      • A positive and satisfying resolution to a situation or period of difficulty.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • helicopter

      US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/

      UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport by helicopter
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    • helmet

      US /ˈhɛlmɪt/

      UK /'helmɪt/

      • Noun
      • Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
      • A piece of armor formerly worn to protect the head.
      B1
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    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
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    • in jail

      US /ɪn dʒel/

      UK /in dʒeil/

      • Phrase
      • Imprisoned; confined in a jail or prison.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • insane

      US /ɪnˈsen/

      UK /ɪnˈseɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Mentally ill; crazy
      • Being crazy or stupid
      B2
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    • installment

      US /ɪn'stɔ:lmənt/

      UK /ɪn'stɔ:lmənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • One of many payments you have to make
      • One part of a published serial
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    • jacket

      US /ˈdʒækɪt/

      UK /'dʒækɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Light, thin coat worn over a shirt or top
      • Outer covering that fits over and protects it
      A2
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    • jet

      US /dʒɛt/

      UK /dʒet/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
      • A pipe that water or gas goes through
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • (Of liquid, gas) to shoot out of a small opening
      • To travel on a jet plane
      B1TOEIC
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    • man up

      US /mæn ʌp/

      UK /mæn ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To behave in a braver or more resilient way; to face a difficult situation with courage.
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    • military

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • missile

      US /ˈmɪsəl/

      UK /ˈmisail/

      • Noun
      • A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
      • A self-propelled guided weapon.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or used in missiles.
      B1
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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
      B1TOEIC
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    • move on

      US /muv ɑn/

      UK /mu:v ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To decide to change or go to a different place
      • To start talking about something different.
      A1
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on the back of

      US /ɑn ðə bæk əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə bæk əv/

      • other
      • As a result of or following something.
      B2
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    • on the way

      US /ɑn ði we/

      UK /ɔn ðə wei/

      • Phrase
      • During the journey to a particular place.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • orientation

      US /ˌɔriɛnˈteʃən, -ən-, ˌor-/

      UK /ˌɔ:riənˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Where you are in a location, e.g. facing east/west
      • Process of giving information about something new
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    • oversize

      US /ˈovɚˌsaɪz/

      UK /'əʊvəsaɪz/

      • Adjective
      • Larger than normal for its kind
      C2
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    • plan ahead

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To think about and make arrangements for something that will happen in the future.
      More
    • raid

      US /red/

      UK /reɪd/

      • Noun
      • Sudden entry by police; surprise attack by army
      • A sudden aggressive incursion.
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Army) to suddenly enter or attack a place
      • To suddenly enter or attack, e.g. to steal or harm
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    • recruit

      US /rɪˈkrut/

      UK /rɪ'kru:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who has just joined the military
      • Person who has just begun a new activity or job
      • Transitive Verb
      • To convince and help people to join the military
      • To find new employees, volunteers or members
      B1TOEIC
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
      A1
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    • squad

      US /skwɑ:d/

      UK /skwɒd/

      • Noun
      • A sports team
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    • stand by

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To keep to an agreement
      • To wait for something to happen, e.g. TV broadcast
      A1
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • swat

      US /swɑt/

      UK /swɒt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit, slap, or smack, e.g. so as to kill a fly
      C1
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    • take the fall

      US /tek ði fɔl/

      UK /teik ðə fɔ:l/

      • Idiom
      • To accept blame or punishment for something, especially in order to protect someone else.
      A1
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
      A2
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    • turn around

      US /tɚn əˈraʊnd/

      UK /tə:n əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change your body to the opposite direction
      • To make something running badly into a success
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change direction so as to face the opposite way.
      • To improve or cause to improve.
      A1
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    • turn back

      US /tɚn bæk/

      UK /tə:n bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop and move backward on some issue
      B2
      More
    • 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
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
      A1
      More
    • vet

      US /vɛt/

      UK /vet/

      • Noun
      • Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a careful and critical examination
      B2
      More
    • vice

      US /ˌvaɪ.sə/

      UK /ˌvaɪs/

      • Noun
      • used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • a moral fault or weakness in someone's character
      • illegal and immoral activities, especially involving illegal sex, drugs, etc.
      B2
      More
    • war

      US /wɔr/

      UK /wɔ:(r)/

      • Noun
      • Situation where armies fight each other
      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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