Vocabulary

  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • have to: Must do
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in power: Having control of a country or organization.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
  • swap out: To replace something with something else.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • the whole story: The complete and unabridged account of something.
  • concern about: To worry about something.
  • back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • deal with
  • long list: An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
  • account for: To explain the cause or reason for something
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • lock in: To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • play out: To use up or exhaust
  • subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • material: Cloth; fabric
  • common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • contract: To become ill as a result of getting a disease
  • absorb: To take up all attention / energy of something
  • regular: Having an equal amount of space or time in between
  • competition: Fighting against others to win something
  • mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
  • reach: To come to or arrive at a goal or destination
  • edge: An advantage you have over others
  • surface: To give (road) a top layer
  • huge: Very very large
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
  • volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
  • reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • rate: To assess something or consider its qualities
  • honor: To fulfill an agreement
  • ecosystem: Types of plants and animals in an specific area
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • swell: To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
  • shatter: To break into small pieces
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • carbon: Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
  • technology: Use or knowledge of science in industry etc.
  • longevity: Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
  • expansion: Making or becoming larger
  • footprint: Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
  • ultra: Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • flagship: Chief one of a related group
  • type: Printed letters or blocks used for printing them
  • discharge: To complete a task that has been assigned
  • skip: Very large waste disposal bin
  • subscriber: Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
  • datum: Item of factual information
  • mechanical: Done without thought or feeling; automatic
  • thin: Flowing with ease; with a high percentage of water
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • main: Most important; most often used
  • battery: Portable device that stores electricity
  • lithium: Soft silver-white univalent element of the alkali metal group; the lightest metal known; occurs in several minerals
  • silicon: Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
  • shipping: To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
  • windshield: Transparent screen to protect people in car
  • clone: To make an exact copy of a living thing
  • reset: To return to the original start or formation
  • pixel: Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
  • graphite: Black substance that is used in pencil lead
  • ion: Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
  • riskier: More dangerous or with a higher chance of loss
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    • absorb

      US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/

      UK /əb'sɔ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take up all attention / energy of something
      • To take in a liquid; soak up
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    • account for

      US /əˈkaʊnt fɔr/

      UK /əˈkaunt fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To explain the cause or reason for something
      • To form a particular amount or part of something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To supply a reason or explanation for something.
      • To form a particular amount or proportion of something.
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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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    • back down

      US /bæk daʊn/

      UK /bæk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
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    • battery

      US /ˈbætəri/

      UK /ˈbætri/

      • Countable Noun
      • Portable device that stores electricity
      • Noun
      • Large group of similar things functioning together
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    • capacity

      US /kəˈpæsɪti/

      UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
      • Largest amount of something that can be produced
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    • carbon

      US /ˈkɑrbən/

      UK /'kɑ:bən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Chemical element with an atomic number of 6
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
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    • clone

      US /kloʊn/

      UK /kləʊn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an exact copy of a living thing
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    • competition

      US /ˌkɑmpɪˈtɪʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fighting against others to win something
      • A situation in which people or organizations compete with each other for something that not everyone can have.
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    • concern about

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To worry about something.
      B2
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    • couple

      US /ˈkʌpəl/

      UK /'kʌpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To join something to something else
      • (Two animals) to engage in sexual relations
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Two people in a romantic relationship
      • Two of something; two people; a pair
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    • datum

      US /ˈdetəm, ˈdætəm, ˈdɑtəm/

      UK /ˈdeɪtəm/

      • Noun
      • Item of factual information
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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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    • discharge

      US /dɪsˈtʃɑ:rdʒ/

      UK /dɪsˈtʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To complete a task that has been assigned
      • To produce or release a substance
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A substance that has been released
      • The retirement of someone from service e.g. army
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    • ecosystem

      US /ˈɛkoˌsɪstəm, ˈiko-/

      UK /ˈi:kəʊsɪstəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Types of plants and animals in an specific area
      • A network of interconnected companies, technologies, and services that interact to create value.
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    • edge

      US /ɛdʒ/

      UK /edʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage you have over others
      • Cutting side of a sharp object
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cut something to make the blade sharp
      • To go around the boundary of something
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

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

      US /ɪkˈspænd/

      UK /ɪk'spænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something larger in size, number, amount
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    • expansion

      US /ɪkˈspænʃən/

      UK /ɪkˈspænʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Making or becoming larger
      • The process of increasing in size, number, or scope, especially in a business context.
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    • flagship

      US /ˈflæɡˌʃɪp/

      UK /ˈflægʃɪp/

      • Noun
      • Chief one of a related group
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    • footprint

      US /ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/

      UK /ˈfʊtprɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mark left by a foot of an animal or human
      • The effect a person or community has on the environment, expressed as the amount of carbon dioxide produced.
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    • for certain

      US /fɔr ˈsɚtn/

      UK /fɔ: ˈsə:tn/

      • Idiom
      • Definitely; without a doubt.
      • Phrase
      • Without any doubt; definitely.
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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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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈɡræfˌaɪt/

      UK /ˈgræfaɪt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Black substance that is used in pencil lead
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • honor

      US /ˈɑnɚ/

      UK /'ɒnə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To fulfill an agreement
      • To give an award to someone
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Award you get for doing well; prize, title, etc.
      • Chance to do something special; privilege
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
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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 power

      US /ɪn ˈpaʊɚ/

      UK /in ˈpauə/

      • Adjective
      • Having control of a country or organization.
      • Phrase
      • During a period of holding authority or control.
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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
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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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    • ion

      US /ˈaɪən/

      UK /'aɪən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Atoms with either a positive or negative charge
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    • lock in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To secure something, such as a price or deal, for a specific period.
      • To confine someone or something in a place by locking the door.
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    • long list

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • An extensive or detailed enumeration of items, names, or details.
      • A list that is excessively long and therefore boring or difficult to manage.
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    • longevity

      US /lɑnˈdʒɛvɪti, lɔn-/

      UK /lɒn'dʒevətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Amount of time someone or something lives or lasts
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Very big; large; too big
      • Large or imposing in scale or scope.
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    • material

      US /məˈtɪriəl/

      UK /məˈtɪəriəl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cloth; fabric
      • Supplies or data needed to do a certain thing
      • Adjective
      • Relevant; (of evidence) important or significant
      • Belonging to the world of physical things
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    • mechanical

      US /mɪˈkænɪkəl/

      UK /məˈkænɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Done without thought or feeling; automatic
      • Using or concerning machines
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    • mention

      US /ˈmɛnʃən/

      UK /'menʃn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refer to or talk or write about something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of referring to or talking about something
      • A formal acknowledgement of something
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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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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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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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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    • pixel

      US /ˈpɪksəl, -ˌsɛl/

      UK /ˈpɪksl/

      • Noun
      • Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
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    • play out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up or exhaust
      • To develop or happen in a particular way.
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    • pour

      US /pɔr, por/

      UK /pɔ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
      • To make something flow in a steady stream
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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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    • regular

      US /ˈrɛɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈregjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Having an equal amount of space or time in between
      • Occurring or being done frequently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Customers who frequently visit a place
      • Soldier who has a permanent job in the army
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    • reset

      US /riˈsɛt/

      UK /ˌri:'set/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To return to the original start or formation
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To return to the original start or formation
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    • riskier

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • More dangerous or with a higher chance of loss
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    • see in

      US /si ɪn/

      UK /si: in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
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    • shatter

      US /ˈʃætɚ/

      UK /'ʃætə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break into small pieces
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    • shipping

      US /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport goods by boat, truck or plane
      • To want two fictional characters to be in a romantic relationship.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Business of transporting goods or orders to places
      • The transport of goods, especially by sea or air.
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    • silicon

      US /ˈsɪlɪkən, -ˌkɑn/

      UK /ˈsɪlɪkən/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Mineral used in making steel and computer parts
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    • skip

      US /skɪp/

      UK /skɪp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Very large waste disposal bin
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move forward by taking fast steps and jumps
      • To move rapidly, from one topic to another
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    • subscribe

      US /səbˈskraɪb/

      UK /səb'skraɪb/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To regularly pay to receive a service
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    • subscriber

      US /səbˈskraɪbər/

      UK /səbˈskraɪbə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person who pays a (monthly) fee to get a service
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    • surface

      US /ˈsɚfəs/

      UK /'sɜ:fɪs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give (road) a top layer
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To appear after being hidden, unseen, or unknown
      • To come to the top of something; emerge
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    • swap out

      US /swɑp aʊt/

      UK /swɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To replace something with something else.
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    • swell

      US /swɛl/

      UK /swel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel overcome due to a strong emotion
      • To increase in size or number larger than normal
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Being overcome from feeling a strong emotion
      • Act of growing in size or increasing in number
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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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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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • the whole story

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • The complete and unabridged account of something.
      • The complete truth about a situation, including all the details.
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    • ultra

      US /'ʌltrə/

      UK /'ʌltrə/

      • Prefix
      • Prefix that denotes a lot of something; extreme
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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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    • volume

      US /ˈvɑljum, -jəm/

      UK /ˈvɒlju:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Number or amount of something e.g. sales
      • Amount of space that something takes up
      • Countable Noun
      • One book that is part of a set of books
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    • windshield

      US /ˈwɪndˌʃild/

      UK /ˈwɪndʃi:ld/

      • Noun
      • Transparent screen to protect people in car
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • 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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