Vocabulary

  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • have to: Must do
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • live it up: To enjoy life in an unrestrained way; to spend money freely and extravagantly.
  • deal with
  • in concert: Together in cooperation or agreement.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • freak out: To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • call it quits: To stop doing something; to give up
  • pass up: To reject an offer or suggestion
  • out of sorts: Slightly unwell or unhappy.
  • of sorts: Of a kind, but not a very good one.
  • out of tune: Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
  • right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
  • out of character: Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
  • in full view: Completely visible to observation.
  • full view: An unobstructed or complete view of something.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • in attendance: Present at a particular event or meeting.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • head out: To leave a place; depart
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
  • in stride: To deal with problems or difficulties calmly and without allowing them to influence what you are doing
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
  • give back: To return something you borrowed
  • awkward: Lacking smooth movement
  • permanent: Lasting forever; not temporary or changing
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • freak: (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
  • blast: To attack someone with words
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • innocent: Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
  • disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
  • appearance: The way a person looks to others
  • cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
  • perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
  • huge: Very very large
  • veteran: Person experienced through long service
  • result: Something produced through tests or experiments
  • aid: To help others and provide things
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • performance: Act of doing something
  • blow: To move something using air
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • due: When something is required or expected
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • nightmare: Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
  • stage: To organize an event to gain public interest
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • bladder: Soft bag which holds liquid or air
  • moment: Very short or brief period of time
  • buck: To resist or go against the trend
  • proof: Act of showing that something exists or is true
  • catch: Amount of something that has been caught
  • wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • pat: Person's name
  • mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
  • concert: Musical entertainment performed in public
  • abruptly: Suddenly; without warning
  • explosion: Loud and sudden expression of emotion
  • inspection: Official examination to make sure everything is ok
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • stride: To make progress on something such as a project
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • composure: Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
  • commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
  • consummate: To confirm a marriage by having sexual intercourse
  • blunder: To make a large mistake or error
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • onstage: On the stage
  • diva: Female operatic star
  • snowball: Ball of snow you throw at each other
  • madonna: A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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    • abruptly

      US /ə'brʌptlɪ/

      UK /ə'brʌptlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; without warning
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    • admit

      US /ædˈmɪt/

      UK /əd'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To acknowledge that something is true or right
      • To allow someone to enter
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    • aid

      US /ed/

      UK /eɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To help others and provide things
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of giving help to others
      • Money or help given to those who need it
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    • appearance

      US /əˈpɪrəns/

      UK /əˈpɪərəns/

      • Noun
      • The way a person looks to others
      • The way that something looks
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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.
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    • attempt

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
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    • awkward

      US /ˈɔkwəd/

      UK /ˈɔ:kwəd/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking smooth movement
      • Causing embarrassment or trouble
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    • bladder

      US /ˈblædɚ/

      UK /ˈblædə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Soft bag which holds liquid or air
      • Part of the body that holds urine
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    • blast

      US /blæst/

      UK /blɑ:st/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attack someone with words
      • To destroy something with explosives
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Destructive wave of air from an explosion
      • Strong current of wind
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
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    • blunder

      US /ˈblʌndɚ/

      UK /'blʌndə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a large mistake or error
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • buck

      US /bʌk/

      UK /bʌk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To resist or go against the trend
      • Countable Noun
      • A male deer, especially a male of the fallow deer or roe deer.
      • A dashing young man.
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    • call it quits

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To stop doing something; to give up
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • career

      US /kəˈrɪr/

      UK /kə'rɪə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Particular occupation in professional life
      • The course of a person's life, especially in a particular pursuit or profession.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move forward very fast and without control
      • To advance or make progress rapidly
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    • cause

      US /kɔz/

      UK /kɔ:z/

      • Noun
      • Belief, goal or organization that people support
      • Reason for
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something happen; create effect or result
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    • commemorate

      US /kəˈmɛməˌret/

      UK /kə'meməreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
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    • composure

      US /kəmˈpoʊʒə(r)/

      UK /kəmˈpəʊʒə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Self-possession and control of emotions; calmness
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    • consummate

      US /ˈkɑ:nsəmeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒnsəmeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To confirm a marriage by having sexual intercourse
      • To bring to completion
      • Adjective
      • Very skillful; expert; perfect
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
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    • disaster

      US /dɪˈzæstɚ, -ˈsæs-/

      UK /dɪ'zɑ:stə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • State of extreme ruin and misfortune
      • A complete failure.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A situation that has gone terribly wrong.
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    • diva

      US /'di:və/

      UK /'di:və/

      • Countable Noun
      • Female operatic star
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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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    • explosion

      US /ɪkˈsploʒən/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Loud and sudden expression of emotion
      • Sudden increase of something
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

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

      US /friːk/

      UK /friːk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of weather, etc.) unusual; unpredictable; amazing
      • Noun
      • A person, animal, or event that is physically abnormal, very unusual, or unlike others.
      • A person with an unusual appearance or behaviour.
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    • freak out

      US /frik aʊt/

      UK /fri:k aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To react or behave in a wild or irrational way
      • To become very anxious, upset, or afraid; to panic.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience or display extreme emotions, such as fear or panic.
      • To have a very disturbing and frightening experience caused by taking drugs.
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    • full view

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An unobstructed or complete view of something.
      • Adjective
      • Providing a comprehensive or detailed perspective.
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    • give back

      US /ɡɪv bæk/

      UK /ɡiv bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To return something you borrowed
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • head out

      US /hɛd aʊt/

      UK /hed aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave a place; depart
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • in attendance

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present at a particular event or meeting.
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    • in concert

      US /ɪn ˈkɑnˌsɚt/

      UK /in ˈkɔnsət/

      • Adverb
      • Together in cooperation or agreement.
      • Phrase
      • Performing a live musical performance.
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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 full view

      US /ɪn fʊl vju/

      UK /ɪn fʊl vju:/

      • other
      • Completely visible to observation.
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    • in other words

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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    • in stride

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To deal with problems or difficulties calmly and without allowing them to influence what you are doing
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • innocent

      US /ˈɪnəsənt/

      UK /'ɪnəsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Free from guilt or responsibility for a crime
      • (Accidentally being harmed) without deserving it
      • Noun
      • Person with little experience of the world
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    • inspection

      US /ɪnˈspɛkʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈspekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Official examination to make sure everything is ok
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
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    • live it up

      US /liv ɪt ʌp/

      UK /liv it ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enjoy life in an unrestrained way; to spend money freely and extravagantly.
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    • madonna

      US /məˈdɑ:nə/

      UK /məˈdɒnə/

      • Proper Noun
      • A representation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus
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    • make or break

      US /mek ɔr brek/

      UK /meik ɔ: breik/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
      • Noun
      • A situation that will either ensure success or cause failure.
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    • nightmare

      US /ˈnaɪtˌmɛr/

      UK /ˈnaɪtmeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Frightening, difficult or displeasing experience
      • Frightening or upsetting dream while sleeping
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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
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    • of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of a kind, but not a very good one.
      • Used to describe something when you cannot be more precise.
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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    • onstage

      US /ˌɑːnˈsteɪdʒ/

      UK /ˌɒnˈsteɪdʒ/

      • Adjective
      • On the stage
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    • out of character

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not typical of someone's personality or usual behavior.
      • Not in keeping with the role or persona being portrayed.
      • Phrase
      • In a way that is not consistent with one's typical behavior or personality.
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    • out of sorts

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Slightly unwell or unhappy.
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    • out of tune

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not playing or singing notes at the correct pitch; not in harmony.
      • Not in agreement or harmony with; not suitable or appropriate for.
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    • pass up

      US /pæs ʌp/

      UK /pɑ:s ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reject an offer or suggestion
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    • pat

      US /pæt/

      UK /pæt/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or touch lightly
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    • performance

      US / pɚˈfɔrməns/

      UK /pə'fɔ:məns/

      • Noun
      • Act of doing something
      • Activity done to entertain an audience
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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.
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
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    • proof

      US /pruf/

      UK /pru:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of showing that something exists or is true
      • Special coating that protects something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To read a written work to check for mistakes
      • To protect by painting on a special coating
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    • reputation

      US /ˌrɛpjəˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Common opinion that people have about someone
      • A widespread belief that someone or something has a particular characteristic.
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    • result

      US /rɪˈzʌlt/

      UK /rɪ'zʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Something produced through tests or experiments
      • Final score of a competition, election or game
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be the outcome of other causes and effects
      • To happen or exist as a consequence of something.
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    • right for

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
      • Correct or most appropriate.
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    • snowball

      US /ˈsnoʊˌbɔl/

      UK /'snəʊbɔ:l/

      • Countable Noun
      • Ball of snow you throw at each other
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To increase dramatically in number or degree
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    • stride

      US /straɪd/

      UK /straɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make progress on something such as a project
      • To walk with long confident steps
      • Noun
      • Length of a long confident step when walking
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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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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
      A2
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • veteran

      US /ˈvɛtərən/

      UK /'vetərən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person experienced through long service
      • A person who has served in the military, especially during a war.
      • Adjective
      • Experienced through long service or practice
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    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
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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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