Vocabulary

  • on the loose: Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
  • around the world: In or to many countries.
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • coming after: To follow someone in order to threaten them
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • in a suit: Wearing a suit of clothes.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • send around: To distribute something to several people or places.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • track down: To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • lead to: To result in some action
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • without a trace: Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
  • fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
  • claim: To say that something is true, often without proof.
  • bond: Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • prompt: Message on a computer requiring attention
  • federal: Consisting of several united states
  • journal: A diary; record of what you do every day
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • generate: To create or be produced or bring into existence
  • administration: Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
  • intelligent: Smart; able to think and reason
  • reckon: To believe or expect that something is true
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • investigation: Search for information about something
  • loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • division: How many times a number is contained in another
  • invade: To enter something causing a harmful result
  • justice: Quality of being fair, equal, or just
  • boom: Very fast increase in growth or popularity
  • violate: To abuse, damage or disrespect
  • hyper: Very excited or active
  • amendment: A change, addition, or improvement to something
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • criminal: Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
  • rug: Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
  • malicious: Intending to harm or hurt someone
  • paramount: More important/significant than all other things
  • understand: To know the meaning of language, what someone says
  • real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
  • nut: Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
  • moist: Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • confuse: To make something unclear or hard to understand
  • sue: Person's name
  • irresponsible: Acting without thinking of the consequences
  • rant: To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
  • fed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
  • indictment: Charge of committing a crime
  • tweet: Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • senior: Person who has usually reached a specific old age
  • smear: To cover a surface with something sticky
  • reel: To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
  • come: To arrive at a place
  • sidewalk: Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • screenplay: Movie script that includes movement and speech
  • tell: To (strongly) advise a person to do something
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • tuxedo: (Formal) jacket trousers, often worn with bow tie
  • elf: Tiny creature found in many fairy tales
  • deli: A shop selling unusual or special food products
  • goat: Small animal with beard and horns
  • crackle: To make sharp repeated noises, like a fire burning
  • subpoena: Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
  • spook: To scare; frighten
  • horrify: To cause someone to feel horror or shock
  • slop: To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
      A2
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    • administration

      US / ædˌmɪnɪˈstreʃən/

      UK /ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of giving e.g. medicine to a patient
      • The work of running something, e.g. a business
      B1TOEIC
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    • amendment

      US /əˈmɛndmənt/

      UK /əˈmendmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change, addition, or improvement to something
      B1
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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.
      A2
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    • bond

      US /bɑnd/

      UK /bɒnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rope, chain or other thing used to tie someone up
      • Closeness that is shared between people or groups
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop a close relationship with
      • To become joined or connected, e.g. using glue
      A2TOEIC
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    • boom

      US /bum/

      UK /bu:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very fast increase in growth or popularity
      • A very loud and deep sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To experience a rapid increase in growth
      • To make a very loud and deep sound
      B1
      More
    • claim

      US /klem/

      UK /kleɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • To say that something is true, often without proof.
      • A statement that something is true.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To demand or ask for something that you believe is rightfully yours.
      • To take or cause the loss of (e.g., a life, property).
      A2
      More
    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • coming after

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To follow someone in order to threaten them
      A1
      More
    • confuse

      US /kənˈfjuz/

      UK /kənˈfju:z/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something unclear or hard to understand
      • To mistake one person or thing for another.
      A2
      More
    • crackle

      US /ˈkrækəl/

      UK /'krækl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make sharp repeated noises, like a fire burning
      B2
      More
    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
      B1
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    • criminal

      US /ˈkrɪmənəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪmɪnl/

      • Adjective
      • Involving illegal activity; relating to crime
      • Not justifiable; shameful
      • Noun
      • Person who commits a crime
      A2
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    • deli

      US /ˈdɛli/

      UK /ˈdeli/

      • Noun
      • A shop selling unusual or special food products
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    • division

      US /dɪˈvɪʒən/

      UK /dɪ'vɪʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • How many times a number is contained in another
      • One part of an organization
      B1TOEIC
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    • elf

      US /ɛlf/

      UK /elf/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tiny creature found in many fairy tales
      • A creature of folk tales, typically having magical powers.
      B2
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    • fed

      US /fɛd/

      UK /fed/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
      • To push something through an opening
      A2
      More
    • federal

      US /ˈfɛdərəl, ˈfɛdrəl/

      UK /'fedərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Consisting of several united states
      • Relating to a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and constituent political units.
      • Proper Noun
      • The central banking system of the United States.
      B1
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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
      A1
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    • generate

      US /ˈdʒɛnəˌret/

      UK /ˈdʒenəreɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To create or be produced or bring into existence
      • To create electricity, heat, energy and power
      A2TOEIC
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    • goat

      US /goʊt/

      UK /gəʊt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small animal with beard and horns
      B2
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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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    • horrify

      US /ˈhɔ:rɪfaɪ/

      UK /ˈhɒrɪfaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to feel horror or shock
      B2
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    • hyper

      US /'haɪpər/

      UK /ˈhaɪpə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very excited or active
      C1
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    • in a suit

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Wearing a suit of clothes.
      • Involved in a legal action or lawsuit.
      A2
      More
    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
      C1
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    • indictment

      US /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

      • Noun
      • Charge of committing a crime
      • A sign that a system, society, etc. is bad or wrong.
      C2
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    • intelligent

      US /ɪnˈtɛlədʒənt/

      UK /ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

      • Adjective
      • Smart; able to think and reason
      • Having a good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend.
      A2
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    • invade

      US /ɪnˈved/

      UK /ɪnˈveɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To enter something causing a harmful result
      • To enter (a country or region) so as to subjugate or occupy it.
      B1
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    • investigation

      US /ɪnˌvɛstɪˈɡeʃən/

      UK /ɪnˌvestɪ'ɡeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Search for information about something
      B1
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    • irresponsible

      US /ˌɪrɪˈspɑ:nsəbl/

      UK /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Acting without thinking of the consequences
      A2
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    • journal

      US /ˈdʒɚnəl/

      UK /ˈdʒə:nl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A diary; record of what you do every day
      • Magazine of academic papers
      B1TOEIC
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    • justice

      US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

      UK /'dʒʌstɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being fair, equal, or just
      • Countable Noun
      • Person in a court who judges criminal cases
      A2
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    • lead to

      US /lid tu/

      UK /li:d tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To result in some action
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have something as a consequence or result.
      A1
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    • loose

      US /lus/

      UK /lu:s/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To shoot or fire something from a gun
      • Adjective
      • (Idea, thought, or work) unclear or imprecise
      • Not tightly attached or held
      A2
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    • malicious

      US /məˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /məˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Intending to harm or hurt someone
      B2
      More
    • moist

      US /mɔɪst/

      UK /mɔɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
      B1
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    • mushroom

      US /ˈmʌʃˌrum, -ˌrʊm/

      UK /ˈmʌʃrʊm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To increase in size or degree suddenly and quickly
      B1
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    • nut

      US /nʌt/

      UK /nʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Metal ring screwed onto a bolt
      • Person who is extremely interested in something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike someone hard with your head
      A2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on the loose

      US /ɑn ði lus/

      UK /ɔn ðə lu:s/

      • Adjective
      • Having escaped from captivity; free to move around without restraint.
      • Uncontrolled; behaving wildly or without restraint.
      A1
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    • on the table

      US /ɑn ði ˈtebəl/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈteibl/

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of a table.
      • Available for consideration or discussion.
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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.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • paramount

      US /ˈpærəˌmaʊnt/

      UK /ˈpærəmaʊnt/

      • Adjective
      • More important/significant than all other things
      B2TOEIC
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    • prompt

      US /prɑmpt/

      UK /prɒmpt/

      • Noun
      • Message on a computer requiring attention
      • Encouragement to ask someone else to talk
      • Transitive Verb
      • To display a message to requires a user to act
      • To say something to encourage someone else to talk
      B1
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    • rant

      US /rænt/

      UK /rænt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk on and on in an excited or confused way
      C1TOEIC
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    • reckon

      US /ˈrɛkən/

      UK /ˈrekən/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To believe or expect that something is true
      A2
      More
    • reel

      US /ril/

      UK /ri:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wind something in on a reel; pull something in
      C1
      More
    • rug

      US /rʌɡ/

      UK /rʌg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small carpet; material used to cover a floor
      B2
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    • screenplay

      US /ˈskrinˌple/

      UK /ˈskri:npleɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Movie script that includes movement and speech
      B2
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    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
      A2TOEIC
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    • send around

      US /sɛnd əˈraʊnd/

      UK /send əˈraʊnd/

      • other
      • To distribute something to several people or places.
      B2
      More
    • senior

      US /ˈsinjɚ/

      UK /'si:nɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who has usually reached a specific old age
      • Person who is older than someone else
      • Adjective
      • Being older than another person
      • (Student) in the final year of school
      A2TOEIC
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    • sidewalk

      US /ˈsaɪdˌwɔk/

      UK /ˈsaɪdwɔ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Paved area for pedestrians, usually beside a road
      C2
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    • slop

      US /slɑp/

      UK /slɒp/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To carelessly let liquid fall out of cup, etc.
      B2
      More
    • smear

      US /smɪr/

      UK /smɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover a surface with something sticky
      • To say bad things about (someone's reputation)
      • Noun
      • A mark or stain from something wet and dirty
      B2
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    • spook

      US /spuk/

      UK /spu:k/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To scare; frighten
      • Noun
      • A ghost or spirit
      C1
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
      A2
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    • subpoena

      US /səˈpinə/

      UK /səˈpi:nə/

      • Noun
      • Legal document forcing a witness to give evidence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force a witness to give evidence in court
      C2TOEIC
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    • sue

      US /su/

      UK /su:/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take legal action against someone
      B2
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    • surge

      US /sɜ:rdʒ/

      UK /sɜ:dʒ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden movement in one direction by many
      • Sudden or unexpected increase in amount
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move unexpectedly and quickly in one direction
      • To rise to an unexpected height
      B2
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    • talk about it

      US /tɔk əˈbaʊt ɪt/

      UK /tɔ:k əˈbaut it/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To discuss a particular subject.
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
      A1
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    • track down

      US /træk daʊn/

      UK /træk daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out where someone is; hunt; chase
      • Transitive Verb
      • To find someone or something after a long or difficult search.
      A2
      More
    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
      A1
      More
    • tuxedo

      US /tʌkˈsi:doʊ/

      UK /tʌkˈsi:dəʊ/

      • Noun
      • (Formal) jacket trousers, often worn with bow tie
      C1
      More
    • tweet

      US /twit/

      UK /twi:t/

      • Noun
      • Weak chirping sound as of a small bird
      • Message sent to Twitter
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a weak chirping sound as of a small bird
      B1
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    • violate

      US /ˈvaɪəˌlet/

      UK /ˈvaɪəleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To abuse, damage or disrespect
      • To break rules or laws; disregard important rights
      B1
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    • weird

      US /wɪrd/

      UK /wɪəd/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
      • Eerily strange or disturbing.
      B1
      More
    • without a trace

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Leaving no sign or evidence of having been present.
      • Completely; leaving nothing behind.
      B2
      More
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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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    US/brev/
    UK/breɪv/
    adj.Brave
    v.t.To bravely face
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