Vocabulary

  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • slow down: To reduce the speed
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • ride on: To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • have to: Must do
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
  • check out
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in a nutshell: As a summary; including the main points concisely
  • move into: To start living in a new house or building
  • except for: Not including; excluding.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • interact with
  • in theory: According to the stated ideas or principles
  • as you like: In any way that you want; according to your preference.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • on paper: In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • lie ahead: To be going to happen in the future.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • get hands on: Involving active participation and direct experience.
  • for long: For a considerable period of time.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • brilliant: Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • trial: Hearing and judgment of a case in court
  • paradox: Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
  • theory: Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • blast: To attack someone with words
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
  • grumpy: Easily annoyed and complaining
  • adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
  • define: To explain the meaning of words
  • grain: Seeds of plants used for food
  • effect: An advantage, benefit
  • lame: Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
  • scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
  • perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
  • accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
  • shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • nutshell: Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
  • forge: To create something by hammering hot metal
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
  • sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
  • spatial: About space
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • relative: Measured or considered in comparison to another
  • dimension: Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • land: Region or country
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • gravitational: Concerning the force of gravity
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • bummer: Irritating or disappointing experience
  • rocket: Powerful engine that releases hot gases
  • lottery: Betting game of buying tickets to win money
  • dimensional: Concerning how many planes an object exists in
  • speed: How fast or slow something is or is done
  • evade: To avoid being captured; avoid answering
  • sum: Amount when all is added together; total
  • blip: Minor problem, delay that does not last very long
  • kidnap: To take someone and demand money to return them
  • workshop: A brief intensive course for a small group
  • dilation: Act of making (eyes) more open or expanded
  • abduct: To take away by force, usually to get money
  • photon: Particle with energy but no mass, electric charge
  • relativity: Einstein theory about time, space and position
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    • abduct

      US /æbˈdʌkt/

      UK /æbˈdʌkt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take away by force, usually to get money
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    • accelerate

      US /ækˈsɛləˌret/

      UK /əkˈseləreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to occur earlier than expected
      • To increase the speed or rate of something
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    • approve

      US /əˈpruv/

      UK /əˈpru:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To formally accept something or grant permission
      • To have a positive opinion of someone or something
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    • as you like

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In any way that you want; according to your preference.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of agreement or permission.
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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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    • blip

      US /blɪp/

      UK /blɪp/

      • Noun
      • Minor problem, delay that does not last very long
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a brief delay in something
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    • brilliant

      US /ˈbrɪljənt/

      UK /'brɪlɪənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
      • Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
      • Noun
      • A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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    • bummer

      US /ˈbʌmɚ/

      UK /ˈbʌmə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Irritating or disappointing experience
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
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    • define

      US /dɪˈfaɪn/

      UK /dɪ'faɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To explain the meaning of words
      • To set or mark the limits of something
      A2TOEIC
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    • dilation

      US /daɪ'leɪʃn/

      UK /daɪ'leɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of making (eyes) more open or expanded
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    • dimension

      US /dɪˈmɛnʃən, daɪ-/

      UK /daɪˈmenʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number of planes (X, Y, Z axes) an object has
      • Measurement in space, e.g. length or diameter
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    • dimensional

      US /dɪˈmɛnʃənl:/

      UK /dɪ'menʃənəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning how many planes an object exists in
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

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

      US /ɪˈved/

      UK /ɪˈveɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid being captured; avoid answering
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    • except for

      US /ɪkˈsɛpt fɔr/

      UK /ikˈsept fɔ:/

      • Preposition
      • Not including; excluding.
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    • explore

      US /ɪkˈsplɔr/

      UK /ɪk'splɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To examine something in detail to learn about it
      • To travel to a place to discover more about it
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for long

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • For a considerable period of time.
      • For a significant duration in the future.
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    • for now

      US /fɔr naʊ/

      UK /fɔ: nau/

      • Phrase
      • Temporarily; for the present time.
      • In the short term; for the immediate future.
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    • forge

      US /fɔ:rdʒ/

      UK /fɔ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create something by hammering hot metal
      • To form something new, such a relationship
      • Countable Noun
      • A furnace to melt and shape metals with heat
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    • get hands on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Involving active participation and direct experience.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To become actively involved in managing or doing something.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • grain

      US /ɡren/

      UK /greɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Seeds of plants used for food
      • Natural pattern in something, e.g. wood
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    • gravitational

      US /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

      UK /ˌgrævɪˈteɪʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the force of gravity
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    • grumpy

      US /ˈɡrʌmpi/

      UK /'ɡrʌmpɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Easily annoyed and complaining
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in a nutshell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As a summary; including the main points concisely
      C2
      More
    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in real life

      US /ɪn ˈriəl laɪf/

      UK /in riəl laif/

      • Phrase
      • In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
      • Actually; genuinely; not made up or fictional.
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    • in theory

      US /ɪn ˈθiəri/

      UK /in ˈθiəri/

      • Adverb
      • According to the stated ideas or principles
      • Phrase
      • According to the theoretical possibilities rather than actual practice.
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
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    • interact with

      US /ˌɪntɚˈækt wɪð/

      UK /ˌɪntərˈækt wið/

      • Phrase
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To engage in communication or action involving mutual or reciprocal influence.
      • To use a computer interface to achieve a specific goal.
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    • kidnap

      US /ˈkɪdˌnæp/

      UK /'kɪdnæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone and demand money to return them
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    • lame

      US /lem/

      UK /leɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Having a damaged leg/foot making walking painful
      • Unconvincing; weak; inadequate.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to become incapable of walking
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    • left and right

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In both the left and right directions.
      • Everywhere; in all directions.
      • Noun
      • Referring to both liberal and conservative political viewpoints.
      • Two opposing options or directions.
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    • lie ahead

      US /lai əˈhɛd/

      UK /lai əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be going to happen in the future.
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • lottery

      US /ˈlɑtəri/

      UK /'lɒtərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Betting game of buying tickets to win money
      • Condition in which outcome is determined by luck
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    • move into

      US /muv ˈɪntu/

      UK /mu:v ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start living in a new house or building
      • To start being involved in a new area of business or activity.
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • nutshell

      US /ˈnʌtˌʃɛl/

      UK /ˈnʌtʃel/

      • Countable Noun
      • Shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut
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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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    • 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.
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    • on paper

      US /ɑn ˈpeɪpər/

      UK /ɔn ˈpeipə/

      • Phrase
      • In theory or as a plan, but not necessarily in reality.
      • Recorded in writing; documented.
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    • on the surface

      US /ɑn ði ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈsə:fis/

      • Phrase
      • Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
      • Located on the outer part or uppermost layer of something.
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
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    • paradox

      US /ˈpærəˌdɑks/

      UK /'pærədɒks/

      • Noun
      • Surprising statement containing two opposing ideas
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    • perk

      US /pɜ:rk/

      UK /pɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly get more energy
      B2
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    • photon

      US /ˈfoʊtɑ:n/

      UK /ˈfəʊtɒn/

      • Noun
      • Particle with energy but no mass, electric charge
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    • reach

      US /ritʃ/

      UK /ri:tʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
      • To be long enough to get to a certain place
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Power or control someone has over something
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    • relative

      US /ˈrɛlətɪv/

      UK /ˈrelətɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Measured or considered in comparison to another
      • (Grammar) referring to words that appear earlier
      • Countable Noun
      • Members of the family
      • Humans or animals sharing the same family history
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    • relativity

      US /ˌrɛləˈtɪvɪti/

      UK /ˌreləˈtɪvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Einstein theory about time, space and position
      • The state of being relative; dependence on a frame of reference.
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    • ride on

      US /raɪd ɑn/

      UK /raid ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue as planned, despite difficulties.
      • To depend on something for success.
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    • rocket

      US /ˈrɑkɪt/

      UK /'rɒkɪt/

      • Noun
      • Powerful engine that releases hot gases
      • Dark green, hot-tasting salad leaf
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To travel, increase, or rise very quickly
      • To increase very rapidly and suddenly.
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    • science

      US /ˈsaɪəns/

      UK /'saɪəns/

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

      US /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      UK /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning academic study of the physical world
      • Systematic and precise, following a methodology.
      • Noun
      • Relating to or used in science.
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    • slow down

      US /slo daʊn/

      UK /sləu daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the speed
      • To become less active or busy.
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    • spatial

      US /ˈspeʃəl/

      UK /ˈspeɪʃl/

      • Adjective
      • About space
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    • speed

      US /spid/

      UK /spi:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • How fast or slow something is or is done
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move quickly when completing an action
      • To drive a vehicle faster than laws allow
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    • sum

      US /sʌm/

      UK /sʌm/

      • Noun
      • Amount when all is added together; total
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add two or more numbers together; total
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    • technology

      US /tɛkˈnɑlədʒi/

      UK /tek'nɒlədʒɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
      • Machinery and equipment developed from scientific knowledge.
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    • theory

      US /ˈθiəri, ˈθɪri/

      UK /ˈθiəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ideas or principles that explain facts or events
      • An idea or belief about something
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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    • trial

      US /ˈtraɪəl, traɪl/

      UK /ˈtraɪəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hearing and judgment of a case in court
      • Act or process of testing or experimenting
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be made or done as a test or experiment
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    • universe

      US /ˈjunəˌvɚs/

      UK /ˈju:nɪvɜ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of space that contains planets and stars
      • Things surrounding a person, affecting their life
      B2
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    • 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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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
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    • workshop

      US /ˈwɜ:rkʃɑ:p/

      UK /ˈwɜ:kʃɒp/

      • Noun
      • A brief intensive course for a small group
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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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