Vocabulary

  • hug it out: To end a conflict or argument by hugging and reconciling.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
  • have to: Must do
  • cap on: An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • of all time: The best or most significant in history.
  • heart and soul: With great enthusiasm and commitment.
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • break in: To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
  • bear with me: Be patient with me.
  • action movie: A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
  • answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • at least: As a minimum
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • run the gamut: To experience or cover the full range of something.
  • for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • against you: In opposition to you.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
  • figure: To appear in a game, play or event
  • crap: Impolite way of saying something is not good; Faeces
  • script: Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • spike: The top point in a graph
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • villain: Character in a story who is mean or evil
  • polite: Showing good manners or respect for other people
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
  • courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • adaptation: Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
  • hostile: Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
  • spooky: Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
  • apocalypse: Great disaster; complete destruction
  • guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • punch: Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • opt: To choose one thing rather than other choices
  • storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
  • armor: Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • scientist: Person who is trained in a science
  • scalp: Part of the human head covered by hair
  • toothpaste: A paste used for cleaning teeth
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • flash: To appear suddenly and briefly
  • helmet: Hard or padded protective hat, as worn by soldiers
  • autograph: Signature of a famous person
  • questionnaire: Form used to get information from many people
  • cap: Covering for the end or top of something
  • sucker: Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
  • wedge: Golf club designed to hit the ball high in the air
  • endlessly: Without seeming to end; without limit
  • kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
  • poem: A written composition in verse, not prose
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • hug: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
  • grammatically: Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
  • mark: Person's name
  • psychic: Concerning the mind and its workings
  • liar: Person who tells lies
  • materialistic: Desiring many possessions
  • tractor: Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
  • ray: Person's name
  • cranberry: Small, dark-red berry used for juice, etc.
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • action movie

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A film genre featuring exciting and often violent scenes.
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    • adaptation

      US /ˌædæpˈteʃən/

      UK /ˌædæpˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Music, movie or play, changed to a new form
      • Changing to a new form; thing that is changed
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    • against you

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to you.
      • Expressing disagreement or disapproval of you.
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    • answer for

      US /ˈænsɚ fər/

      UK /ˈɑ:nsə fə/

      • other
      • Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
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    • answer to

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
      • To correspond to or match a description or requirement.
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    • apocalypse

      US /əˈpɑkəˌlɪps/

      UK /əˈpɒkəlɪps/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Great disaster; complete destruction
      • A disclosure of something hidden from the majority of mankind.
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    • armor

      US /ˈɑrmɚ/

      UK /'ɑ:mə/

      • Noun
      • Defensive (e.g. metal) covering for bodies, things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something in metal to protect it
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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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    • autograph

      US /ˈɔ:təgræf/

      UK /ˈɔ:təgrɑ:f/

      • Noun
      • Signature of a famous person
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Someone famous) to write your signature
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • bear with me

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • Be patient with me.
      A2
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    • break in

      US /brek ɪn/

      UK /breik in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wear new (shoes, etc.) to make them comfortable
      • To interrupt someone's conversation, task
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To interrupt a conversation or activity.
      • To wear something new until it becomes comfortable.
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    • cap

      US /kæp/

      UK /kæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering for the end or top of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover the top or end of an object
      • To limit the amount of usage of something
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    • cap on

      US /kæp ɑn/

      UK /kæp ɒn/

      • other
      • An upper limit or restriction on something, such as spending or quantity.
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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
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    • courage

      US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to face danger without fear
      • The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
      • Transitive Verb
      • To encourage or embolden someone.
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    • cranberry

      US /ˈkrænˌbɛri/

      UK /'krænbərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, dark-red berry used for juice, etc.
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    • endlessly

      US /ˈɛndləslɪ/

      UK /'endləslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Without seeming to end; without limit
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
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    • figure out

      US /ˈfɪɡjɚ aʊt/

      UK /ˈfiɡə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To understand the behavior of someone
      • To think through logically to find a solution
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To understand or find an answer to something.
      • To find a solution to a problem or understand something.
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    • flash

      US /flæʃ/

      UK /flæʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear suddenly and briefly
      • To shine brightly very suddenly and briefly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden and brief appearance of something
      • Light used by a camera to brighten the area
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    • 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.
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    • for the most part

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Generally; mostly; on the whole.
      • Mostly; generally; in most cases.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • grammatically

      US /ɡrə'mætɪklɪ/

      UK /ɡrə'mætɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Correctly; as expected in correct grammar
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    • guard

      US /ɡɑrd/

      UK /ɡɑ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep watch over something to protect it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
      • A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • heart and soul

      US /hɑrt ənd sol/

      UK /hɑ:t ænd səul/

      • Phrase
      • With great enthusiasm and commitment.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The most important or essential part of something.
      A2
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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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    • hostile

      US /ˈhɑstəl, -ˌtaɪl/

      UK /ˈhɔstail/

      • Adjective
      • Unwelcoming; showing ill will, as to an enemy
      • Very difficult to live due to harsh conditions
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    • hug

      US /hʌɡ/

      UK /hʌɡ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
      • To keep very close to something
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    • hug it out

      US /hʌg ɪt aʊt/

      UK /hʌg it aut/

      • other
      • To end a conflict or argument by hugging and reconciling.
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    • kindness

      US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/

      UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
      • A kind or helpful act.
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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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    • liar

      US /ˈlaɪɚ/

      UK /ˈlaɪə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who tells lies
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    • mark

      US /mɑrk/

      UK /mɑ:k/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a dirty spot or line on something
      • To give a grade for homework
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    • materialistic

      US /məˌtɪriəˈlɪstɪk/

      UK /məˌtɪəriəˈlɪstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Desiring many possessions
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    • memory

      US /ˈmɛməri/

      UK /'memərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability of the mind to call back past things
      • Space for the storage of information on a computer
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    • of all time

      US /ʌv ɔl taɪm/

      UK /ɔv ɔ:l taim/

      • Adjective
      • The best or most significant in history.
      • Phrase
      • Ever; in all of history.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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    • opt

      US /ɑ:pt/

      UK /ɒpt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To choose one thing rather than other choices
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
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    • poem

      US /ˈpoʊəm/

      UK /ˈpəʊɪm/

      • Noun
      • A written composition in verse, not prose
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    • polite

      US /pəˈlaɪt/

      UK /pəˈlaɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Showing good manners or respect for other people
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    • psychic

      US /ˈsaɪkɪk/

      UK /ˈsaɪkɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind and its workings
      • One said to have extraordinary mental powers
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    • punch

      US /pʌntʃ/

      UK /pʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Alcoholic drink made from wine and fruit, etc.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something very hard with a closed hand
      • To make a hole in something with a special tool
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    • questionnaire

      US /ˌkwestʃəˈner/

      UK /ˌkwestʃəˈneə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Form used to get information from many people
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    • ray

      US /re/

      UK /reɪ/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Lines of light coming from an object
      • Fish with a pointed tail and flat body
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • run the gamut

      US /rʌn ðə ˈɡæmət/

      UK /rʌn ðə ˈɡæmət/

      • other
      • To experience or cover the full range of something.
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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    • scalp

      US /skælp/

      UK /skælp/

      • Noun
      • Part of the human head covered by hair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sell e.g. tickets far above the original price
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Study of the physical world, based on facts
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    • scientist

      US /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

      UK /ˈsaɪəntɪst/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who is trained in a science
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    • script

      US /skrɪpt/

      UK /skrɪpt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Written text of a book, play, film, or speech
      • Set of letters or characters of a written language
      • Transitive Verb
      • To write a text for a movie, play or speech
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    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
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    • spike

      US /spaɪk/

      UK /spaɪk/

      • Noun
      • The top point in a graph
      • Long, thin metal rod that ends in a point
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go up to a point on a graph
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    • spooky

      US /ˈspuki/

      UK /ˈspu:ki/

      • Adjective
      • Unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
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    • storage

      US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of storing something; a depository for goods
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    • sucker

      US /ˈsʌkɚ/

      UK /ˈsʌkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Part of an animal used for holding onto surfaces
      • Someone who is easily fooled
      C1
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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • toothpaste

      US /ˈtuθˌpest/

      UK /ˈtu:θpeɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A paste used for cleaning teeth
      • A tube containing paste used for cleaning the teeth.
      B2
      More
    • tractor

      US /ˈtræktɚ/

      UK /ˈtræktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Powerful (farm) vehicle with large back wheels
      B2
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
      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
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    • villain

      US /ˈvɪlən/

      UK /'vɪlən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Character in a story who is mean or evil
      • Something or someone regarded as responsible for trouble or harm.
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    • wedge

      US /wɛdʒ/

      UK /wedʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Golf club designed to hit the ball high in the air
      • Triangular shape with a sharp point
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push something forcefully into a narrow space
      • To place something under a door to keep it open
      B2
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

    Explanation
    a brave step is a noun phrase, where brave is an adjective modifying the noun step, meaning "a courageous step". forward is an adverb modifying step, meaning "ahead". The whole phrase serves as the object, answering the "what" of took (verb) — she took a brave step forward.

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    brave

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