Vocabulary

  • come from: To have as your native country or city
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in the zone: Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • at the best of times: Even in the most favorable periods or conditions.
  • from time to time: Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
  • check out
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • through the roof: Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
  • on the defensive: Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • at least: As a minimum
  • of the century: The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
  • along with: In addition to; together with.
  • count on: To depend on someone
  • in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • from that time: Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • deal with
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • contrary to: In opposition to; against.
  • on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
  • on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
  • off the field: Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
  • switch on: To put something electrical on or off
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • discipline: Instruction and practice to teach obedience
  • potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
  • straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
  • bizarre: Odd or strange
  • career: Particular occupation in professional life
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • prime: To get a person ready for; prepare someone
  • athlete: Person trained to compete in sports
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • switch: A change or shift from one method to another
  • inconsistent: Not tying together logically or with the facts
  • attitude: Way you act, think and feel about something
  • talent: Natural ability of a person to do something well
  • charisma: Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
  • notoriously: So as to be well-known for being something bad
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
  • manage: To survive hardships and difficulties; to cope
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • unpredictable: Difficult to guess about (the future)
  • argue: To fight or disagree over something
  • unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
  • draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
  • unanimous: Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • champion: Person who fights for or supports strongly
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • technical: Complex; difficult to understand
  • level: Specific height of something
  • complain: To say something is wrong and should be changed
  • liable: Open to (attack, etc.)
  • rattle: To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
  • aura: Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
  • ill: Not well or sick
  • uneven: Being good in some parts and poor in others
  • shine: To point a light in a certain direction
  • contention: Having the possibility of winning
  • dependable: That can be relied on or trusted
  • notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
  • nick: Person's name
  • quarterback: Payer who directs play in American football
  • physicality: Relating to the body rather than the mind
  • boxer: Someone who fights with his fists for sport
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    • along with

      US /əˈlɔŋ wɪð/

      UK /əˈlɔŋ wið/

      • Preposition
      • In addition to; together with.
      • Adverb
      • In company or together with someone or something.
      • Including; in addition to.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
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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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    • at the best of times

      US /æt ðə best əv taɪmz/

      UK /æt ðə best əv taɪmz/

      • other
      • Even in the most favorable periods or conditions.
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    • athlete

      US /ˈæθˌlit/

      UK /ˈæθli:t/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person trained to compete in sports
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or characteristic of athletes.
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    • attitude

      US /ˈætɪˌtud, -ˌtjud/

      UK /ˈætitju:d/

      • Noun
      • Way you act, think and feel about something
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    • aura

      US /ˈɔrə/

      UK /'ɔ:rə/

      • Noun
      • Distinctive feeling or mood coming from a person
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    • bizarre

      US /bɪˈzɑr/

      UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or strange
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    • boxer

      US /ˈbɑ:ksə(r)/

      UK /ˈbɒksə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who fights with his fists for sport
      • A short-haired dog with a flat nose and face
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    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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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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    • champion

      US /'tʃæmpɪən/

      UK /'tʃæmpɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who fights for or supports strongly
      • The title given to the winner of a competition.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To support or fight for something you believe in
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    • charisma

      US /kəˈrɪzmə/

      UK /kə'rɪzmə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special quality of a person that charms/attracts
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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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    • come from

      US /kʌm frʌm/

      UK /kʌm frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have as your native country or city
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    • complain

      US /kəmˈplen/

      UK /kəmˈpleɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To say something is wrong and should be changed
      • To make a formal accusation or charge.
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    • contention

      US /kənˈtɛnʃən/

      UK /kənˈtenʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Having the possibility of winning
      • Belief, opinion, or idea you argue for or express
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    • contrary to

      US /ˈkɑnˌtrɛri tu/

      UK /ˈkɔntrəri tu:/

      • Preposition
      • In opposition to; against.
      • Differing from; not in agreement with.
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    • count on

      US /kaʊnt ɑn/

      UK /kaunt ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone
      • To be confident of and expect something
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
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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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    • dependable

      US /dɪˈpɛndəbəl/

      UK /dɪˈpendəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That can be relied on or trusted
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    • discipline

      US /ˈdɪsəplɪn/

      UK /'dɪsəplɪn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Instruction and practice to teach obedience
      • Particular field of study
      • Transitive Verb
      • To control or train others by making them obey you
      • To punish a person for their wrongdoing
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    • draft

      US /dræft/

      UK /drɑ:ft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Withdrawal of money from the bank
      • System for selecting people to join the military
      • Transitive Verb
      • To order people to join the army in time of war
      • To select people for a task or team
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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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    • 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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    • from that time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Starting at a specific point in the past and continuing forward.
      • Referring to a period that began in the past.
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    • from time to time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occasionally; sometimes but not regularly.
      • At intervals; now and then.
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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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    • ill

      US /ɪl/

      UK /ɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Not well or sick
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sickness or problem; bad conditions
      • Something that is bad or harmful.
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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 favor of

      US /ɪn ˈfevɚ ʌv/

      UK /in ˈfeivə ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
      • To the advantage of; benefiting.
      • Preposition
      • Supporting or approving of something.
      • To the advantage of; to the benefit of.
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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 the zone

      US /ɪn ði zon/

      UK /in ðə zəun/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing a state of heightened focus and performance.
      • Performing at one's best, especially in sports, with effortless skill.
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    • inconsistent

      US /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      UK /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Not tying together logically or with the facts
      • Not staying the same in quality, behavior, or beliefs.
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • level

      US /ˈlɛvəl/

      UK /'levl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Specific height of something
      • Amount of ability you have compared to others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To aim a gun at someone
      • To destroy a building; flatten an area completely
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    • liable

      US /ˈlaɪəbəl/

      UK /ˈlaɪəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Open to (attack, etc.)
      • Legally responsible for something
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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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    • nick

      US /nɪk/

      UK /nɪk/

      • Noun
      • Person's name
      • Scratches caused by accidentally knocking
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a scratch in
      • To steal
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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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    • notify

      US /ˈnotəˌfaɪ/

      UK /'nəʊtɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To inform; to communicate specific information
      B2
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    • notoriously

      US /noˈtɔrɪəslɪ/

      UK /nəʊ'tɔ:rɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • So as to be well-known for being something bad
      B2
      More
    • of the century

      US /ʌv ðə ˈsɛnʧəri/

      UK /əv ðə ˈsenʧəri/

      • other
      • The most notable or important in a hundred-year period.
      B2
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    • off the field

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Not participating in a game or activity; outside of the context of a game or competition.
      • Away from one's professional duties or work environment.
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    • on and off

      US /ɑn ənd ɔf/

      UK /ɔn ænd ɔf/

      • Adverb
      • Intermittently; not continuously.
      • Adjective
      • Characterized by periods of involvement and separation.
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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 fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
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    • on the defensive

      US /ɑn ði dɪˈfɛnsɪv/

      UK /ɔn ðə dɪˈfensɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Behaving as if you are being attacked or criticized.
      • Phrase
      • In a position where you are defending yourself from criticism or attack.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

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

      US /aʊt ðɛr/

      UK /aut ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a place that is far away
      • Existing in the universe
      • Adjective
      • Unconventional; strange; avant-garde
      • Existing or available.
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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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    • physicality

      US /ˌfɪzɪˈkæləti/

      UK /ˌfɪzɪˈkæləti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Relating to the body rather than the mind
      • The physical aspects and qualities of a person or thing.
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    • potential

      US /pəˈtɛnʃəl/

      UK /pəˈtenʃl/

      • Adjective
      • Capable of happening or becoming reality
      • Having or showing the capacity to develop into something in the future.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • someone's or something's ability to develop, achieve, or succeed
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    • prime

      US /praɪm/

      UK /praɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a person ready for; prepare someone
      • To coat with paint to prepare it for the main coat
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the highest in quality or value
      • Concerning the highest level of achievement
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    • quarterback

      US /ˈkwɔ:rtərbæk/

      UK /ˈkwɔ:təbæk/

      • Noun
      • Payer who directs play in American football
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    • rattle

      US /ˈrætl/

      UK /'rætl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a series of sharp noises by shaking
      • Noun
      • A series of sharp noises from shaking
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    • remain

      US /rɪˈmen/

      UK /rɪˈmeɪn/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be left behind; to continue to exist
      • To stay in a place when other people have gone
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    • shine

      US /ʃaɪn/

      UK /ʃaɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To point a light in a certain direction
      • To make or produce a bright light
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something clean by using a polish
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    • straight

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Not having curves, bends, or angles
      • Not gay; heterosexual
      • Adverb
      • in a line; immediately; honestly and directly
      • In a straight line; directly.
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    • switch

      US /swɪtʃ/

      UK /swɪtʃ/

      • Noun
      • A change or shift from one method to another
      • Thing you move to turn electrical items on or off
      • Transitive Verb
      • To exchange or replace something for another thing
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    • switch on

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something electrical on or off
      • Phrasal Verb
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    • talent

      US /ˈtælənt/

      UK /'tælənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability of a person to do something well
      • Person with a strong natural ability in something
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    • technical

      US /ˈtɛknɪkəl/

      UK /ˈteknɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Complex; difficult to understand
      • Of practical use of machine/science in industry
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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
      B2
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    • through the roof

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Rising to a very high level; skyrocketing.
      • Adjective
      • Extremely angry; furious.
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    • unanimous

      US /jʊˈnænəməs/

      UK /juˈnænɪməs/

      • Adjective
      • Having one opinion agreed to by everyone
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    • uneven

      US /ʌnˈivən/

      UK /ʌnˈi:vn/

      • Adjective
      • Being good in some parts and poor in others
      • Having more on one side; unfairly distributed
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    • unpredictable

      US /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbəl/

      UK /ˌʌnprɪˈdɪktəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to guess about (the future)
      • Characterized by erratic or inconsistent behavior.
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    • unravel

      US /ʌnˈrævəl/

      UK /ʌnˈrævl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
      • To separate or disentangle threads; to come apart.
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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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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

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    • brave

      adj. Having courage

    • comfort zone

      phr. A familiar situation where one feels safe

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

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    brave

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