Vocabulary

  • off of: From a position on something; down from.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • lie in: To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
  • meet with: To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
  • get here: To arrive at a specific location.
  • check into: To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
  • rely on: To depend on someone or something
  • have to: Must do
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • full day: A complete day, from morning to night.
  • make up: To invent or create a story
  • complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
  • live streaming: Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
  • go ahead: To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • spot on: Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
  • up a storm: To do something with great energy or enthusiasm.
  • drop by: To visit someone or some place for a short time
  • send off: To force someone to leave a game
  • much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • swim in: To move through water by using your arms and legs.
  • check out
  • extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • enthusiasm: Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
  • spot: A certain place or area
  • precious: Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
  • community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
  • combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
  • slang: Words or phrases used in a very informal way
  • divide: To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
  • worth: the financial, practical or moral value of somebody/something
  • abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
  • maintain: To keep saying something a certain way
  • gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
  • sustain: To lengthen or continue to do something
  • remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
  • register: To record your name on an official list; sign up
  • generous: Giving or ready to give freely
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • profoundly: With a great depth psychologically
  • energy: Physical or mental strength
  • drone: A remote controlled flying device
  • stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
  • utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
  • array: A regular order or arrangement of things
  • coast: Land near the sea or ocean
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • storm: To act violently or angrily
  • gather: To bring objects together into one place
  • preferably: In a way that would be better
  • decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
  • flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
  • hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
  • dash: To hit against something with a lot of force
  • pristine: Being in a natural and undamaged state
  • natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
  • ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
  • mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • oyster: An edible marine mollusk
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
  • work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
  • light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
  • live: To be alive
  • fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
  • sightseeing: Going to look at places of interest somewhere
  • mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
  • care: To feel interest, concern, or worry
  • warm: To become more friendly or to like something
  • marinate: To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
  • shellfish: Sea animals such as shrimps, lobsters, clams etc.
  • prefecture: An administrative state or region in a country
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • arrive: To reach the place you are traveling to
  • sleepover: Having a child guest spend the night in your home
  • hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
  • seaside: Resort area next to the sea shore
  • seafood: Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
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    • abundance

      US /əˈbʌndəns/

      UK /əˈbʌndəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quantity that is very large or more than enough
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    • array

      US /ə'reɪ/

      UK /əˈreɪ/

      • Noun
      • A regular order or arrangement of things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange things in a regular order
      B2TOEIC
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    • as soon as

      US /æz sun æz/

      UK /æz su:n æz/

      • Phrase
      • In a short time after (something happens)
      • Without any delay; immediately
      • Conjunction
      • At the moment that, or immediately after.
      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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    • check into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To register at a hotel or similar establishment.
      • To enter a hospital or clinic for treatment.
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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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    • 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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    • combination

      US /ˌkɑmbəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌkɒmbɪ'neɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
      • Act or result of mixing things together
      B1
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
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    • community

      US /kəˈmjunɪti/

      UK /kə'mju:nətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of people who share a common idea or area
      • A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or shared by the people in a particular area.
      • Shared or participated in by all members of a group
      A2
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    • complete with

      US /kəmˈplit wɪð/

      UK /kəmˈpli:t wið/

      • Phrase
      • Having something as an extra part or feature.
      A1
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    • dash

      US /dæʃ/

      UK /dæʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit against something with a lot of force
      • To destroy or damage a feeling, such as hope
      • Noun
      • Hyphen e.g. '-'; or space
      • Act of running quickly towards a particular place
      B1TOEIC
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    • decide

      US /dɪˈsaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'saɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
      • To make a legal judgment in court
      A2TOEIC
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    • divide

      US /dɪˈvaɪd/

      UK /dɪ'vaɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To split numbers by another number, e.g. 6 / 2 = 3
      • To separate something into equal pieces
      • Noun
      • A separation or distinction.
      A2TOEIC
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    • drone

      US /dron/

      UK /drəʊn/

      • Countable Noun
      • A remote controlled flying device
      • Male bee
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk in a continually dull or monotonous voice
      • To make a continuous low humming sound.
      B2TOEIC
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    • drop by

      US /drɑp baɪ/

      UK /drɔp bai/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone or some place for a short time
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    • energy

      US /ˈɛnədʒi/

      UK /'enədʒɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Physical or mental strength
      • Enthusiasm and determination.
      A2
      More
    • enthusiasm

      US /ɛnˈθuziˌæzəm/

      UK /ɪnˈθju:ziæzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hobby or interest that you are passionate about
      • Great interest and excitement in something
      B1TOEIC
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    • extremely

      US /ɪk'strimlɪ/

      UK /ɪkˈstri:mli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is much more than usual or expected
      • Remarkably; unusually.
      B1
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    • ferry

      US /ˈfɛri/

      UK /'ferɪ/

      • Noun
      • Passenger boat on a regular schedule
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take from one place to another, as by boat
      B1TOEIC
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    • flood

      US /flʌd/

      UK /flʌd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
      • (Of liquid) to fill or cover something completely
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A quick unexpectedly volume of something
      • Large number of people or things arriving at once
      B1
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    • full day

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A complete day, from morning to night.
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    • gather

      US /ˈɡæðɚ/

      UK /ˈgæðə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bring objects together into one place
      • To collect foods such as wild berries or crops
      • Noun
      • Fold in cloth, as in a full skirt
      A2TOEIC
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    • gear

      US /ɡɪr/

      UK /ɡɪə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To aim at or prepare yourself for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A speed selector connected to an engine
      • Special clothes you use for a purpose
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    • generous

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəs/

      UK /ˈdʒenərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Giving or ready to give freely
      • (Of an amount) larger than usual; lavish
      A2TOEIC
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    • get here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To arrive at a specific location.
      A1
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    • ginger

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being reddish-brown in color
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
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    • go ahead

      US /ɡo əˈhɛd/

      UK /ɡəu əˈhed/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start an activity; start doing, working etc.
      • To give permission to do something
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To start or proceed with something
      • To proceed despite potential obstacles or doubts.
      A1
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
      B1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • hospitality

      US /ˌhɑspɪˈtælɪti/

      UK /ˌhɒspɪ'tælətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
      • The business of providing services to guests in hotels, restaurants, etc.
      B1
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    • hungry

      US /ˈhʌŋɡri/

      UK /ˈhʌŋgri/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling a need or want to eat food
      • Feeling a need or want to eat food
      B2
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
      More
    • lie in

      US /lai ɪn/

      UK /lai in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stay in bed later than usual in the morning.
      A2
      More
    • live streaming

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Broadcasting an event in real-time over the internet.
      A1
      More
    • 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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    • mainland

      US /ˈmenˌlænd, -lənd/

      UK /'meɪnlænd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Main land mass of a country or continent
      • Adjective
      • Relating to or situated on the main landmass of a country or continent.
      B2
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    • maintain

      US /menˈten/

      UK /meɪn'teɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To keep saying something a certain way
      • To keep (machine) working by checking, repairing
      A2TOEIC
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    • make up

      US /mek ʌp/

      UK /meik ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To invent or create a story
      • To add up to
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To invent a story, excuse, etc.
      • To compensate for something lost, missed, or deficient.
      A1
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    • marinate

      US /'mærɪneɪt/

      UK /ˈmærɪneɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put food in sauce to add flavor before cooking
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    • meet with

      US /mit wɪð/

      UK /mi:t wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have a meeting with someone in order to discuss something.
      • To encounter or experience something, often something negative.
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    • mixture

      US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something made by combining two or more things
      B1
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    • much about

      US /mʌtʃ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /mʌtʃ əˈbaut/

      • Phrase
      • A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
      • To a great extent or degree regarding something; caring.
      A1
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    • off of

      US /ɔf ʌv/

      UK /ɔf ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • From a position on something; down from.
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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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    • over to

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Used to hand over to someone else to speak
      • The responsibility is now yours
      More
    • oyster

      US /ˈɔɪstɚ/

      UK /'ɔɪstə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • An edible marine mollusk
      B2
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    • precious

      US /ˈprɛʃəs/

      UK /'preʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Having a youthful, cute, and pleasant appearance
      • Very little (time, money etc.)
      B1
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    • prefecture

      US /ˈpriˌfɛktʃɚ/

      UK /ˈpri:fektʃə(r)/

      • Noun
      • An administrative state or region in a country
      • An administrative district of a country, especially one in Japan or France.
      C2
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    • preferably

      US /ˈprɛfərəblɪ/

      UK /'prefrəblɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that would be better
      A2
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    • pristine

      US /prɪˈstiːn/

      UK /ˈprɪsti:n/

      • Adjective
      • Being in a natural and undamaged state
      B1TOEIC
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    • profoundly

      US /prəˈfaʊndlɪ/

      UK /prəˈfaʊndli/

      • Adverb
      • With a great depth psychologically
      • To a very great extent; deeply or intensely.
      B1
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    • register

      US /ˈrɛdʒɪstɚ/

      UK /'redʒɪstə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record your name on an official list; sign up
      • To show an amount on a measurement device
      • Noun
      • Till; machine used add up things you buy
      • Range of notes of a person's (singing) voice
      A2
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    • rely on

      US /rɪˈlaɪ ɑn/

      UK /riˈlai ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To depend on someone or something
      A2
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    • remote

      US /rɪˈmot/

      UK /rɪ'məʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Being far away from people, towns, etc.
      • (Of a possibility) being small or not likely
      • Noun
      • Radio device designed to operate TV, etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • seafood

      US /ˈsiˌfud/

      UK /'si:fu:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fish, shellfish, etc. that can be eaten
      B2
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    • seaside

      US /ˈsiˌsaɪd/

      UK /'si:saɪd/

      • Noun
      • Resort area next to the sea shore
      B2
      More
    • send off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To force someone to leave a game
      • To go to a station, etc. to watch someone leave
      A1
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    • shellfish

      US /ˈʃɛlˌfɪʃ/

      UK /ˈʃelfɪʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sea animals such as shrimps, lobsters, clams etc.
      C2
      More
    • sightseeing

      US /ˈsaɪtˌsiɪŋ/

      UK /ˈsaɪtsi:ɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Going to look at places of interest somewhere
      • Adjective
      • Relating to the activity of visiting interesting places.
      C2
      More
    • slang

      US /slæŋ/

      UK /slæŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Words or phrases used in a very informal way
      B1
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    • sleepover

      US /ˈsli:poʊvə(r)/

      UK /ˈsli:pəʊvə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Having a child guest spend the night in your home
      C2
      More
    • spot

      US /spɑt/

      UK /spɒt/

      • Noun
      • A certain place or area
      • A difficult time; awkward situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To see someone or something by chance
      A2TOEIC
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    • spot on

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Exactly right; perfectly accurate.
      • Adverb
      • Exactly at the expected or scheduled time.
      • Perfect; excellent.
      B1
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    • stream

      US /strim/

      UK /stri:m/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To send a constant flow of data over the internet
      • Noun
      • Classes split into ability levels
      • A small river
      A2
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    • sustain

      US /səˈsten/

      UK /sə'steɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To lengthen or continue to do something
      • To support or maintain someone or something
      B2TOEIC
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    • swim in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To move through water by using your arms and legs.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a lot of something.
      A1
      More
    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
      More
    • up a storm

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To do something with great energy or enthusiasm.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To prepare a large amount of food quickly and efficiently.
      A1
      More
    • utilize

      US /ˈjutlˌaɪz/

      UK /ˈju:təlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To use something for a particular purpose
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • work in

      US /wɚk ɪn/

      UK /wə:k in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make an opening for something in your schedule
      • To fit person/thing into a schedule or sequence
      A1
      More
    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
    • 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.
      A2
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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

    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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