Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • point out: To make others aware of an idea
  • speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
  • on the job: While working; during the course of employment.
  • other places: Different locations or areas
  • wake up: To stop sleeping
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on the news: Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
  • lone wolf: A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • on a daily basis: Happening every day.
  • in danger: Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
  • set up
  • aside from
  • to arms: A call to take up weapons and fight.
  • see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
  • all hands on deck: A call for everyone to work together in a difficult situation.
  • on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
  • at a time: Separately; one by one
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • constant: Happening frequently or without pause
  • conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
  • compound: Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
  • brief: Information and instructions given for a meeting
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • rehearse: To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • suspect: Person thought to have committed a crime
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
  • radical: Person who believes in extreme political change
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
  • pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • coordinate: To match styles or colors that go well together
  • participate: To take part with others in doing something
  • guard: To keep watch over something to protect it
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • border: To be right next to another country or state
  • withdrawal: Action of pulling back or move away or backward
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • antidote: A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
  • information: Collection of facts and details about something
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • daily: Happening every day
  • set: Prepared for something; ready
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • efficacy: Ability to produce a desired outcome
  • country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
  • want: To desire or wish for something; hope for a thing
  • testify: To tell what you know (in court)
  • overstate: To state something in too strong a way; exaggerate
  • porous: With many tiny holes so liquid, etc. passes through
  • lunatic: Old use, offensive a crazy person
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • report: Account of the necessary facts and information
  • democrat: An advocate of democratic principles
  • islamic: Concerning the culture and people of Islamic
  • spy: Person who gets secret information about an enemy
  • homeland: Country where you were born
  • illegally: In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
  • wolf: A dog-like wild animal
  • lone: Being alone or the only one; single
  • botch: To do something very badly or carelessly
  • shutdown: Termination of operations
  • unbelievably: Very; exceptionally
  • exporter: Country, business selling goods to other countries
  • weekday: Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday
  • manpower: The workers available
  • abc: First letters of the Roman alphabet
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    • abc

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • First letters of the Roman alphabet
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    • all hands on deck

      US /ɔl hændz ɑn dɛk/

      UK /ɔ:l hændz ɒn dek/

      • other
      • A call for everyone to work together in a difficult situation.
      B2
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    • antidote

      US /ˈæntidoʊt/

      UK /ˈæntidəʊt/

      • Noun
      • A drug, which limits the effects of a poison
      C1TOEIC
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • at a time

      US /æt e taɪm/

      UK /æt ə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Separately; one by one
      • Simultaneously; together
      A1
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • border

      US /ˈbɔrdɚ/

      UK /'bɔ:də(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be right next to another country or state
      • To form the edge of something
      • Noun
      • Outer part or edge of something
      • Line separating one country, state from another
      A2TOEIC
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    • botch

      US /bɑ:tʃ/

      UK /bɒtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To do something very badly or carelessly
      C1
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    • brief

      US /brif/

      UK /bri:f/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Information and instructions given for a meeting
      • A concise summary or abstract.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give information/instructions before a meeting
      A2TOEIC
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    • chase

      US /tʃes/

      UK /tʃeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of going after someone to catch them
      • Something that one pursues or tries to obtain.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go after with the intention of catching
      • To try very hard to get something that you want
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    • coast

      US /kost/

      UK /kəʊst/

      • Noun
      • Land near the sea or ocean
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To progress in something without trying hard
      • (Of a vehicle) to move forward without power
      A2TOEIC
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    • compound

      US /kɑmˈpaUnd/

      UK /'kɒmpaʊnd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Series of buildings that are walled or fenced off
      • Chemical made up of several others
      • Transitive Verb
      • To pay interest on a loan including the interest
      • To make something from various parts or components
      B1
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    • conflict

      US /ˈkɑnˌflɪkt/

      UK /'kɒnflɪkt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument or struggle between two or more parties
      • A serious disagreement or argument.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have opposite ideas; to disagree; To not match
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    • constant

      US /ˈkɑnstənt/

      UK /'kɒnstənt/

      • Adjective
      • Happening frequently or without pause
      • Remaining the same over time or not changing.
      • Noun
      • Thing that happens always or at a regular rate
      • A physical quantity that is believed to have a fixed value and is used in calculations.
      A2TOEIC
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    • coordinate

      US /ko'ɔrdəˈnet/

      UK /kəʊ'ɔ:dɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To match styles or colors that go well together
      • To cause body parts to move smoothly together
      • Noun
      • Point on a map defining a location e.g. 135N, 34W
      • A matching set of clothes.
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    • democrat

      US /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

      UK /'deməkræt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advocate of democratic principles
      B2
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    • efficacy

      US /ˈɛfɪkəsi/

      UK /ˈefɪkəsi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to produce a desired outcome
      B2TOEIC
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    • exporter

      US /ɪkˈsportɚ/

      UK /ekˈspɔ:tə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Country, business selling goods to other countries
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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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    • guard

      US /ɡɑrd/

      UK /ɡɑ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep watch over something to protect it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Someone who watches a place or prevents escapes
      • A player in basketball whose primary role is to handle the ball and initiate the offense.
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • homeland

      US /ˈhoʊmlænd/

      UK /ˈhəʊmlænd/

      • Noun
      • Country where you were born
      C1
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    • illegally

      US /ɪˈliɡəlɪ/

      UK /ɪ'li:ɡəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner not allowed by law; criminally
      B2
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    • in danger

      US /ɪn ˈdendʒɚ/

      UK /in ˈdeindʒə/

      • Phrase
      • Exposed to the risk of harm, injury, or loss.
      • At risk of experiencing something negative or harmful.
      A1
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
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    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

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

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • lone

      US /lon/

      UK /ləʊn/

      • Adjective
      • Being alone or the only one; single
      B2
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    • lone wolf

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A person who prefers to act alone, without the need for social interaction or support from others.
      • An individual who acts alone in committing violent acts, without direct orders or support from an organization.
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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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    • lunatic

      US /ˈlunətɪk/

      UK /ˈlu:nətɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Old use, offensive a crazy person
      B2
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    • manpower

      US /ˈmænˌpaʊɚ/

      UK /ˈmænpaʊə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The workers available
      B2
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    • on a daily basis

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Happening every day.
      A1
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    • on deck

      US /ɑn dɛk/

      UK /ɔn dek/

      • Adjective
      • In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
      • Next in line; ready or available.
      • Adverb
      • Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
      B2
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    • on the job

      US /ɑn ði dʒɑb/

      UK /ɔn ðə dʒɔb/

      • Phrase
      • While working; during the course of employment.
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    • on the news

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Reported or broadcasted as part of a news program.
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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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    • other places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Different locations or areas
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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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    • overstate

      US /ˌovɚˈstet/

      UK /ˌəʊvə'steɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To state something in too strong a way; exaggerate
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    • participate

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part with others in doing something
      • To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
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    • point out

      US /pɔɪnt aʊt/

      UK /pɔint aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make others aware of an idea
      • To draw attention to something or someone
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
      A2
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    • porous

      US /ˈpɔrəs, ˈpor-/

      UK /ˈpɔ:rəs/

      • Adjective
      • With many tiny holes so liquid, etc. passes through
      • (Of borders) easy for people to pass through
      C1
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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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    • radical

      US /ˈrædɪkəl,'rædɪkḷ/

      UK /ˈrædɪkl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who believes in extreme political change
      • A group of atoms behaving as a unit in a chemical compound.
      • Adjective
      • Very new and different from what is traditional
      • Concerning something's most basic part or form
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    • reality

      US /riˈælɪti/

      UK /rɪ'ælətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
      • The state of things as they actually exist, rather than as they may appear or might be imagined.
      A2
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    • rehearse

      US /rɪˈhɜ:rs/

      UK /rɪˈhɜ:s/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To practice e.g. play, speech before a performance
      • To say or write again; repeat.
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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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    • 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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    • 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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    • set up

      US /sɛt ʌp/

      UK /set ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make arrangements for something; establish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrange or prepare something for use.
      • To start a business, organization, etc.
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    • shutdown

      US /ˈʃʌtˌdaʊn/

      UK /ˈʃʌtdaʊn/

      • Noun
      • Termination of operations
      C2
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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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    • spy

      US /spaɪ/

      UK /spaɪ/

      • Noun
      • Person who gets secret information about an enemy
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to get secrets about an enemy country
      • To secretly watch someone or something
      B1TOEIC
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    • suspect

      US /səˈspɛkt/

      UK /sə'spekt/

      • Noun
      • Person thought to have committed a crime
      • Transitive Verb
      • To consider someone is the one guilty of a crime
      • To doubt or lack trust
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • testify

      US /'testɪfaɪ/

      UK /'testɪfaɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To tell what you know (in court)
      B2TOEIC
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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
      A1
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    • threat

      US /θrɛt/

      UK /θret/

      • Noun
      • Warning of probable trouble
      • A warning that you may be harmed
      A2TOEIC
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    • to arms

      US /tə ɑrmz/

      UK /tə ɑ:mz/

      • other
      • A call to take up weapons and fight.
      B2
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    • unbelievably

      US /ˌʌnbɪˈlivəblɪ/

      UK /ˌʌnbɪˈli:vəblɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Very; exceptionally
      B1
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    • wake up

      US /wek ʌp/

      UK /weik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stop sleeping
      • To become fully aware and alert to a situation.
      A1
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    • weekday

      US /ˈwikˌde/

      UK /ˈwi:kdeɪ/

      • Noun
      • Any day of the week except Saturday and Sunday
      B1
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    • withdrawal

      US /wɪðˈdrɔəl, wɪθ-/

      UK /wɪðˈdrɔ:əl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Action of pulling back or move away or backward
      • Pain of coming off drugs
      • Adjective
      • Feeling pain and suffering when coming off drugs
      B1
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    • wolf

      US /wʊlf/

      UK /wʊlf/

      • Countable Noun
      • A dog-like wild animal
      • Man who tries to seduce women
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To eat food very quickly
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    • worth

      US /wɚθ/

      UK /wɜ:θ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
      • having a particular value, especially in money
      • Adjective
      • Having a specified value.
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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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