Vocabulary

  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • book on: A book about a particular subject.
  • halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • behind the curtain: Secretly; not in public view.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • for sure: Definitely; certainly; without a doubt.
  • left and right: In both the left and right directions.
  • hate on: To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
  • on the face of the earth: Used to emphasize location or existence anywhere in the world.
  • walk the talk: To demonstrate through one's actions what one advocates in one's words; to practice what one preaches.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • have to: Must do
  • recognize: To accept the truth or reality of something
  • guarantee: To promise to repair a broken product
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • crave: To have a very strong desire for something
  • poverty: State of being poor
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
  • existence: State of being present, alive or real
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • strive: To work hard/make effort to achieve something
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • pause: To stop doing for a while before continuing
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • ambition: Desire to win or be successful in life, work
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • ego: Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
  • standard: Official unit of measuring something
  • click: To work well with someone or something
  • gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
  • fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
  • appointment: Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
  • scroll: To move up and down a computer screen
  • distant: Unfriendly; cold
  • skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
  • luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
  • lifespan: Length of time something is expected to last
  • supreme: Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
  • waste: To kill or severely harm someone
  • master: To gain control over something
  • parachute: To drop supplies from a plane via parachute
  • mascot: Object, person or animal used to represent a team
  • fully: Completely or entirely
  • marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
  • curtain: Piece of cloth used to cover a window
  • insanely: In an insane manner
  • rot: To break down into pieces through dying; decay
  • swipe: To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • quit: To leave a job
  • question: To ask for or try to get information
  • hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
  • halfway: A middle point between two extremes
  • demon: Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
  • torment: Great mental or physical pain
  • skinny: Too thin; very lean
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • human: A person; a man, woman or child
  • worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
  • lifetime: The time between birth and death
  • freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • thermometer: Instrument for measuring temperature
  • live: To be alive
  • buddhist: Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
  • statistically: With respect to statistics
  • tremble: To shake a little, as due to an earthquake
  • symbolize: To represent to show a thing's essential character
  • hunger: Strong desire or need
  • twitter: To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
  • barefoot: (Walking) without shoes
  • hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
  • marketplace: Place where a public market is held
  • humankind: All of the living human inhabitants of the earth
  • memento: Object to remind you of an event or place
  • raincoat: Water-resistant coat
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • ambition

      US /æmˈbɪʃən/

      UK /æmˈbɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Desire to win or be successful in life, work
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    • appointment

      US /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

      UK /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

      • Noun
      • Job, position or duty that is offered to a person
      • Time you arranged to meet someone or do something
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    • around the world

      US /əˈraʊnd ði wɜrld/

      UK /əˈraund ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • In or to many countries.
      • In various places throughout the world.
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    • barefoot

      US /ˈbɛrfʊt/

      UK /'beəfʊt/

      • Adjective
      • (Walking) without shoes
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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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    • behind the curtain

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Secretly; not in public view.
      • In the space at the back of a curtain.
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    • book on

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A book about a particular subject.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To place a bet on something.
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    • buddhist

      US /'bʊdɪst/

      UK /'bʊdɪst/

      • Noun
      • Someone who follows the teachings of Buddha
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    • crave

      US /krev/

      UK /kreɪv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
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    • curtain

      US /ˈkɚtn/

      UK /'kɜ:tn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of cloth used to cover a window
      • A screen in a theatre that can be raised or lowered
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    • demon

      US /ˈdimən/

      UK /'di:mən/

      • Noun
      • Cruel wicked and inhuman person or spirit
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    • distant

      US /ˈdɪstənt/

      UK /'dɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Unfriendly; cold
      • Existing or happening far away in place or time
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    • ego

      US /ˈiɡo, ˈɛɡo/

      UK /'i:ɡəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Opinion you have about yourself and your worth
      • Part of the human mind that deals with real world
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    • existence

      US /ɪɡˈzɪstəns/

      UK /ɪɡ'zɪstəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being present, alive or real
      • A way of living; the manner in which someone lives.
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    • fame

      US /fem/

      UK /feɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
      • Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
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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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    • freedom

      US /ˈfridəm/

      UK /'fri:dəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being free, not being controlled
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    • gesture

      US /ˈdʒɛstʃɚ/

      UK /'dʒestʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
      • Something you do to express gratitude, regret etc.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move your body to convey a message e.g. wave
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    • guarantee

      US /ˌɡærənˈti/

      UK /ˌɡærən'ti:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To promise to repair a broken product
      • To promise that something will happen or be done
      • Countable Noun
      • A promise to repair a broken product
      • Promise that something will be done as expected
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    • halfway

      US /ˌhæfˈweɪ/

      UK /ˌhɑ:fˈweɪ/

      • Adverb
      • A middle point between two extremes
      • At or to a point equidistant between two places.
      • Adjective
      • Located at or being at a point equidistant between two places.
      • Partially completed; at an intermediate stage.
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    • halfway there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement, indicating that significant progress has been made and the goal is within reach.
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    • hate on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To criticize or express dislike for something, often unfairly or excessively.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • humankind

      US /ˈhjumənˌkaɪnd/

      UK /ˌhju:mənˈkaɪnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All of the living human inhabitants of the earth
      • The characteristics and qualities associated with human beings.
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    • hunger

      US /ˈhʌŋɡɚ/

      UK /ˈhʌŋgə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong desire or need
      • Need for food; a severe lack of food
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel hunger; to suffer from a lack of food.
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    • hungry

      US /ˈhʌŋɡri/

      UK /ˈhʌŋgri/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling a need or want to eat food
      • Feeling a need or want to eat food
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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 the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
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    • insanely

      US /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/

      UK /ɪn'seɪnlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an insane manner
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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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    • 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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    • lifespan

      US /ˈlaɪfspæn/

      UK /ˈlaɪfspæn/

      • Noun
      • Length of time something is expected to last
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    • lifetime

      US /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪm/

      UK /ˈlaɪftaɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The time between birth and death
      • An opportunity that is unlikely to occur again.
      • Adjective
      • Lasting for the duration of someone's life or the existence of something.
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    • luxury

      US /ˈlʌɡʒəri, ˈlʌkʃə-/

      UK /ˈlʌkʃəri/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something expensive bought for pleasure
      • Something that gives great comfort and pleasure
      • Adjective
      • Very comfortable and expensive.
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    • marketplace

      US /ˈmɑ:rkɪtpleɪs/

      UK /ˈmɑ:kɪtpleɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place where a public market is held
      • An online platform where multiple sellers can list products or services for sale.
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    • marvelous

      US /ˈmɑrvələs/

      UK /'mɑ:vɪləs/

      • Adjective
      • Extraordinarily good or great
      • Remarkably skilled or talented.
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    • mascot

      US /ˈmæsˌkɑt, -kət/

      UK /'mæskət/

      • Noun
      • Object, person or animal used to represent a team
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    • master

      US /ˈmæstɚ/

      UK /'mɑ:stə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To gain control over something
      • To learn to do something very well
      • Adjective
      • Being very skilled at doing something
      • Being the main or most important thing or part
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    • memento

      US /məˈmentoʊ/

      UK /məˈmentəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Object to remind you of an event or place
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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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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • on the face of the earth

      US /ɑn ðə ˈfeɪs əv ði ɝθ/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈfeis əv ði ˈɜ:θ/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize location or existence anywhere in the world.
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    • parachute

      US /ˈpærəˌʃut/

      UK /'pærəʃu:t/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drop supplies from a plane via parachute
      • To jump from a plane while attached to a parachute
      • Countable Noun
      • Cloth with strings for jumping from planes safely
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    • pause

      US /pɔz/

      UK /pɔ:z/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To stop doing for a while before continuing
      • To temporarily interrupt the execution of a program or process.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A temporary break before continuing
      • Function on a device to stop and restart it
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    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
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    • poverty

      US /ˈpɑvəti/

      UK /ˈpɔvəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of being poor
      • Lack of something necessary
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    • quality

      US /ˈkwɑlɪti/

      UK /'kwɒlətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Feature associated with someone or something
      • High level of worth or excellence
      • Adjective
      • Of a high standard
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    • quit

      US /kwɪt/

      UK /kwɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To leave a job
      • To leave a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a school etc. without finishing
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    • raincoat

      US /ˈrenˌkot/

      UK /ˈreɪnkəʊt/

      • Noun
      • Water-resistant coat
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    • recognize

      US /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      UK /ˈrek.əɡ.naɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept the truth or reality of something
      • To consider something as important or special
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    • rot

      US /rɑ:t/

      UK /rɒt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To break down into pieces through dying; decay
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The process or state of decaying or rotting.
      • Foolish or nonsensical talk or ideas.
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    • scroll

      US /skroʊl/

      UK /skrəʊl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move up and down a computer screen
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move up, down, or across a computer screen
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    • skinny

      US /ˈskɪni/

      UK /'skɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Too thin; very lean
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    • skull

      US /skʌl/

      UK /skʌl/

      • Noun
      • Structure of bones forming the face and head
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    • standard

      US /ˈstændəd/

      UK /'stændəd/

      • Noun
      • Official unit of measuring something
      • Principle of behaving in a moral way
      • Adjective
      • Being the accepted normal level of quality
      • (Of a language) being the most accepted in a place
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    • statistically

      US /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/

      UK /stə'tɪstɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to statistics
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    • strive

      US /straɪv/

      UK /straɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To work hard/make effort to achieve something
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    • supreme

      US /sʊˈprim/

      UK /su:ˈpri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Greatest in degree/nature/quality; absolute best
      • Holding the highest power, status or authority
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    • swipe

      US /swaɪp/

      UK /swaɪp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To pass a magnetic card through a digital reader
      • To hit someone with a big wild swing
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    • symbolize

      US /ˈsɪmbəˌlaɪz/

      UK /'sɪmbəlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To represent to show a thing's essential character
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    • thermometer

      US /θərˈmɑ:mɪtə(r)/

      UK /θəˈmɒmɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Instrument for measuring temperature
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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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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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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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    • torment

      US /ˈtɔ:rment/

      UK /ˈtɔ:ment/

      • Noun
      • Great mental or physical pain
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause great physical or mental pain to
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    • tremble

      US /ˈtrɛmbəl/

      UK /'trembl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shake a little, as due to an earthquake
      • To shake slightly because you are afraid/excited
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    • twitter

      US /ˈtwɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈtwɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make small chattering sounds, like some birds
      • Proper Noun
      • An online messaging system
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    • walk the talk

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To demonstrate through one's actions what one advocates in one's words; to practice what one preaches.
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    • waste

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill or severely harm someone
      • To use valuable things ineffectively
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Materials left over after a process has finished
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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.
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    • worthy

      US /ˈwɚði/

      UK /'wɜ:ðɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
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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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