Vocabulary

  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • have to: Must do
  • tap into: To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
  • look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
  • physical objects: Tangible items that can be touched or seen; material things.
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • hold onto: To grasp or grip something tightly.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in the frame: Believed to be involved or suspected in an event or crime.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
  • at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • after the fact: Happening or known later than the actual event.
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
  • stretch: To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
  • aesthetic: Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
  • scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • strike: To hit something
  • solid: Being able to be trusted; reliable
  • nostalgia: Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • amount: Quantity of something
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • feature: Special report in a magazine or paper
  • quality: Feature associated with someone or something
  • exist: To be present, alive or real
  • substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
  • function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
  • mean: Average of a set of numbers
  • frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • grip: To hold someone's interest
  • primary: Most important, most basic or essential
  • grain: Seeds of plants used for food
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • effect: An advantage, benefit
  • fade: To cause to lose brightness of color
  • trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
  • evoke: To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
  • paranoid: Believing others are trying to harm you
  • steep: Very expensive
  • era: Period characterized by particular events, people
  • randomly: With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
  • digital: Using electronic signals or computers
  • resemble: To be similar to in looks or manner
  • withdraw: To take money out of a bank account
  • revenge: Getting back at someone by hurting them back
  • cult: Small extreme religious group
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • disperse: To separate and spread out in different directions
  • reminiscent: Suggestive of; tending to remind you of
  • fist: Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
  • business: A company formed for making profit
  • noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
  • byproduct: A waste product made from making something else
  • visually: With respect to vision
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • resurgence: A rise again as to new life and vigor
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • homage: Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
  • cage: Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
  • analog
  • psychoactive: Affecting the mind or mood
  • move: To cause someone to have certain emotions
  • drool: To show that one likes something a lot
  • face: To cover a surface with something like paint
  • hypnotic: Of or producing hypnosis or a similar condition
  • serpent: Very big snake
  • vinyl: Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
  • indie: Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
  • bridle: Headgear used by a rider to control a horse
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    • access

      US /ˈæksɛs/

      UK /'ækses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
      • The opportunity or right to use something or to see someone.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be able to use or have permission to use
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    • aesthetic

      US /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/

      UK /i:sˈθetɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the sense of artistic beauty
      • Relating to a particular theory or conception of beauty or art.
      • Noun
      • a guiding principle in matters of artistic beauty and taste; an underlying principle, a set of principles, or a view often manifested by outward appearances or style of behavior
      • A set of principles underlying and guiding the work of a particular artist or artistic movement.
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    • after the fact

      US /ˈæftɚ ðə fækt/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ðə fækt/

      • other
      • Happening or known later than the actual event.
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • at a moment's notice

      US /ət ə ˈmoʊmənts ˈnoʊtəs/

      UK /ət ə ˈməumənts ˈnəutis/

      • other
      • With very little warning or time before something happens.
      B2
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    • at risk

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In danger; likely to be harmed
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • bridle

      US /ˈbraɪdl:/

      UK /ˈbraɪdl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Headgear used by a rider to control a horse
      B2
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    • byproduct

      US /ˈbaɪˌprɑdəkt/

      UK /'baɪˌprɒdʌkt/

      • Noun
      • A waste product made from making something else
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    • cage

      US /kedʒ/

      UK /keɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Box made of wire or metal bars, e.g. for a bird
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put (an animal) in a box made of metal bars
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    • cult

      US /kʌlt/

      UK /kʌlt/

      • Noun
      • Small extreme religious group
      • Adjective
      • Very much liked by a small group of people
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    • disperse

      US /dɪˈspɚs/

      UK /dɪ'spɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To separate and spread out in different directions
      B2
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    • drool

      US /drul/

      UK /dru:l/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To show that one likes something a lot
      • To let spit flow out of your moth; dribble
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    • eliminate

      US /ɪˈlɪməˌnet/

      UK /ɪ'lɪmɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To completely remove; to get rid of
      • To remove from a contest by beating them
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    • era

      US /'ɪrə/

      UK /'ɪərə/

      • Noun
      • Period characterized by particular events, people
      • A major division of geological time, usually divided into periods.
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    • evoke

      US /ɪˈvok/

      UK /ɪ'vəʊk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring forth a certain feeling or memory
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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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    • fade

      US /fed/

      UK /feɪd/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause to lose brightness of color
      • To lose strength or freshness
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    • feature

      US /ˈfitʃɚ/

      UK /'fi:tʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special report in a magazine or paper
      • Distinctive or important point of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To highlight or give special importance to
      • To give prominence to; to present or promote as a special or important item.
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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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    • fist

      US /fɪst/

      UK /fɪst/

      • Noun
      • Tightly closed hand, as when you punch someone
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
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    • frame

      US /frem/

      UK /freɪm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
      • To put say or write something in a careful way
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Structure that holds a picture or photo
      • A person's body shape determined by their skeleton
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    • function

      US /ˈfʌŋkʃən/

      UK /'fʌŋkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Social event, or party such as a wedding
      • Mathematical operation used in calculations
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To serve a certain purpose or role
      • To be operating, working or achieving its purpose
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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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    • grip

      US /ɡrɪp/

      UK /ɡrɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone's interest
      • To hold something in your hand very firmly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong understanding of an idea
      • Control over something or someone
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hold onto

      US /hold ˈɑnˌtu/

      UK /həuld ˈɔntu/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To grasp or grip something tightly.
      • To keep or retain possession of something.
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    • homage

      US /ˈhɑmɪdʒ/

      UK /'hɒmɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Giving honor or respect to someone for achievement
      B2
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    • hypnotic

      US /hɪpˈnɑtɪk/

      UK /hɪpˈnɒtɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of or producing hypnosis or a similar condition
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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 mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider something.
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    • in the frame

      US /ɪn ðə ˈfreɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈfreɪm/

      • other
      • Believed to be involved or suspected in an event or crime.
      • Being considered as a candidate or possibility.
      B2
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    • indie

      US /ˈɪndi/

      UK /ˈɪndi/

      • Adjective
      • Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
      • Noun
      • Short for 'independent' (movies, studios)
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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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    • look for

      US /lʊk fɔr/

      UK /luk fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to find a thing or person that is lost
      • To expect or anticipate something.
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    • nostalgia

      US /nəˈstældʒə/

      UK /nɒˈstældʒə/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sad, but positive feeling about memories/the past
      B2
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    • noticeable

      US /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

      UK /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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    • paranoid

      US /ˈpærəˌnɔɪd/

      UK /ˈpærənɔɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Believing others are trying to harm you
      • Believing others are trying to harm you
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    • physical objects

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Tangible items that can be touched or seen; material things.
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    • primary

      US /ˈpraɪˌmɛri, -məri/

      UK /'praɪmərɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Most important, most basic or essential
      • Happening first; earliest
      B2
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • psychoactive

      US /ˌsaɪkoʊˈæktɪv/

      UK /ˌsaɪkəʊˈæktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Affecting the mind or mood
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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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    • randomly

      US /'rændəmlɪ/

      UK /'rændəmlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With no pattern or clear purpose; by chance
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    • reminiscent

      US /ˌrɛməˈnɪsənt/

      UK /ˌremɪˈnɪsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Suggestive of; tending to remind you of
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    • resemble

      US /rɪˈzɛmbəl/

      UK /rɪˈzembl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be similar to in looks or manner
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    • resurgence

      US /rɪˈsɜ:rdʒəns/

      UK /rɪˈsɜ:dʒəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A rise again as to new life and vigor
      B2
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    • revenge

      US /rɪˈvɛndʒ/

      UK /rɪ'vendʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Getting back at someone by hurting them back
      • Transitive Verb
      • To inflict hurt or harm on someone for an injury or wrong done to oneself.
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    • scene

      US /sin/

      UK /si:n/

      • Noun
      • Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
      • View that looks like a picture
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    • serpent

      US /ˈsə:pənt/

      UK /ˈsɜ:pənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very big snake
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    • solid

      US /ˈsɑlɪd/

      UK /'sɒlɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to be trusted; reliable
      • Substance that is hard or of fixed shape
      • Noun
      • Something firm or hard; not gas or liquid
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    • speak to

      US /spik tu/

      UK /spi:k tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To address or communicate with someone.
      • To indicate or suggest something; to be relevant to.
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    • spirit

      US /ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /'spɪrɪt/

      • Noun
      • Person's strong determination or attitude
      • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone away as if by magic
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    • steep

      US /stip/

      UK /sti:p/

      • Adjective
      • Very expensive
      • Rising or falling very sharply, as a cliff or hill
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fill with a certain quality, e.g. history
      • To put a thing in a liquid for some time
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    • stretch

      US /strɛtʃ/

      UK /stretʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make your arm, leg muscles long to ease them
      • To make something bigger by pulling on it
      • Noun
      • Making arm, leg muscles longer to ease them
      • A consecutive row of things
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • substitute

      US /ˈsʌbstɪˌtut, -ˌtjut/

      UK /'sʌbstɪtju:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To perform the tasks instead of someone else
      • To replace one person or thing for another
      • Noun
      • A person or thing acting in place of another
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    • symbol of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
      • A visible sign of something intangible.
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    • tap into

      US /tæp ˈɪntu/

      UK /tæp ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To manage to use something in a way that brings you benefits
      • To understand and express something that people are feeling
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    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
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    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
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    • trail

      US /trel/

      UK /treɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of marks or signs left by something moving
      • Rough path, as through a forest or field
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To follow behind someone
      • To be losing to a competitor
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    • vinyl

      US /ˈvaɪnəl/

      UK /'vaɪnl/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Strong plastic used e.g. for car seat covers
      • A type of plastic used for making records
      • Adjective
      • Made of a strong plastic material
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    • visually

      US /ˈvɪʒʊəlɪ/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • With respect to vision
      • In a way that involves images or visual representation.
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    • withdraw

      US /wɪðˈdrɔ, wɪθ-/

      UK /wɪð'drɔ:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take money out of a bank account
      • To pull back; move away or backward from something
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    • wrap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
      • Thin bread filled with food and rolled
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be or move around something
      • To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
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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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