Vocabulary

  • warm up: To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
  • in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
  • start off: To begin or commence something.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • light on: To illuminate something.
  • fuel up: To fill a vehicle with fuel.
  • head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
  • hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
  • take a hike: A rude way of telling someone to go away.
  • in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • cap off: To end something in an exciting or extreme way
  • game on: An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • wash off: To remove something by washing.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • turn on
  • in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
  • essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
  • gorgeous: Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
  • spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
  • general: Widespread, normal or usual
  • unique: Unlike other things; being the only one like it
  • explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
  • venue: Place, area where an event is held or takes place
  • excess: Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
  • brew: A beer; a drink of beer
  • giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
  • couple: To join something to something else
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • wild: In a manner which lacks control
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • methane: Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • control: A device designed to operate a machine
  • vertical: (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
  • connect: To associate a thing with something else
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
  • surround: To be all the way around something
  • scenery: Stage props during a play; a country view
  • valley: Area between mountains with river running through
  • herd: Group of the same animal that eat, live together
  • frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
  • apron: Clothing to keep clothes clean when cooking
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • basin: A sink; a place in a bathroom to wash your face
  • season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • powder: Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
  • nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
  • climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
  • truffle: Expensive black edible fungi
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
  • explosive: Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
  • woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
  • sled: Small vehicle with runners for moving over snow
  • alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
  • incubator: Device for keeping newborn babies warm
  • slab: Thick, flat slice of something
  • elk: Largest North American deer that has a lot of hair
  • coleslaw: Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
  • meatloaf: Ground meat formed and baked in an oven
  • wiper: A mechanical device that cleans the windshield
  • cam: Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
  • snowboard: Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
  • gnocchi: Italian boiled or baked potato and flour dumpling
  • wintertime: Coldest season of the year
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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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    • alpine

      US /ˈælˌpaɪn/

      UK /ˈælpaɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
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    • apron

      US /ˈeprən/

      UK /'eɪprən/

      • Noun
      • Clothing to keep clothes clean when cooking
      B2
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    • basin

      US /ˈbesɪn/

      UK /'beɪsn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A sink; a place in a bathroom to wash your face
      • Hollow place created naturally to contain water
      B1
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    • brew

      US /bru/

      UK /bru:/

      • Countable Noun
      • A beer; a drink of beer
      • A mixture or concoction
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
      • To make tea by soaking the leaves in boiling water
      B1
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    • cam

      US /kæm/

      UK /kæm/

      • Noun
      • Rotating or sliding piece in mechanical linkages
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    • cap off

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To end something in an exciting or extreme way
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To end something in an exciting or extreme way
      B1
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    • coleslaw

      US /ˈkoʊlslɔ:/

      UK /ˈkəʊlslɔ:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Finely cut cabbage, etc. in mayonnaise
      C2
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    • connect

      US /kəˈnɛkt/

      UK /kə'nekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To associate a thing with something else
      • To join or attach things together
      A2
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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
      A2
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    • drink in

      US /drɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /driŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
      A1
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    • elk

      US /ɛlk/

      UK /elk/

      • Countable Noun
      • Largest North American deer that has a lot of hair
      C1
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    • essentially

      US /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      UK /ɪˈsenʃəli/

      • Adverb
      • Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
      • Used to emphasize the basic truth or fact of a situation.
      A2
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    • excess

      US /ˈɛkˌsɛs/

      UK /ɪkˈses/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount that is more than necessary or over a limit
      • An extra amount.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be more than or go beyond.
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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
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    • explosive

      US /ɪkˈsplosɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspləʊsɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Tending to show strong emotion suddenly
      • Occurring very quickly and suddenly
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Material which can explode (e.g. a bomb)
      B1
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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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    • for the better

      US /fɔr ði ˈbɛtɚ/

      UK /fɔ: ðə ˈbetə/

      • Phrase
      • Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
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    • frozen

      US /ˈfroʊzn/

      UK /'frəʊzn/

      • Adjective
      • Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
      • Preserved by freezing.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To store an item of food in a cold place
      • To make someone to not want to communicate
      A2
      More
    • fuel up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To fill a vehicle with fuel.
      • To eat or drink something to give you energy.
      More
    • game on

      US /ɡem ɑn/

      UK /ɡeim ɔn/

      • Interjection
      • An exclamation indicating the start of a game or activity.
      • An exclamation indicating acceptance of a challenge.
      A1
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    • giant

      US /ˈdʒaɪənt/

      UK /'dʒaɪənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
      • Very successful, powerful person or organization
      • Adjective
      • Very large, or much bigger than other things
      A2
      More
    • gnocchi

      US /ˈnjɑ:ki/

      UK /ˈnjɒki/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Italian boiled or baked potato and flour dumpling
      C1
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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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    • gorgeous

      US /ˈɡɔrdʒəs/

      UK /'ɡɔ:dʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely attractive; richly beautiful
      • Delightfully enjoyable or pleasant.
      B1
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
      A2
      More
    • head up

      US /hɛd ʌp/

      UK /hed ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
      A1
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    • herd

      US /hɜ:rd/

      UK /hɜ:d/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Group of the same animal that eat, live together
      • Group of people who are easily influenced
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather animals together to move them
      B2
      More
    • hike up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To increase something, often prices or taxes.
      • To pull something up, like clothing.
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    • in a while

      US /ɪn e hwaɪl/

      UK /in ə hwail/

      • Phrase
      • In a short period of time; soon.
      • For a short period of time; soon.
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    • in general

      US /ɪn ˈdʒɛnərəl/

      UK /in ˈdʒenərəl/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; on the whole.
      • Not specific or detailed; broadly.
      • Adjective
      • Not detailed or specific; overall.
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in the meantime

      US /ɪn ði ˈminˌtaɪm/

      UK /in ðə ˈmi:ntaim/

      • Phrase
      • During the time between two events; meanwhile.
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    • 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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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
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    • incubator

      US /ˈɪnkjəˌbetɚ, ˈɪŋ-/

      UK /'ɪŋkjʊbeɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Device for keeping newborn babies warm
      • An apparatus used to maintain environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) for newborns, especially premature babies.
      B2
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
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    • light on

      US /laɪt ɑn/

      UK /lait ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To illuminate something.
      • To discover something unexpectedly.
      • Adjective
      • Gentle or delicate in the use of something.
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    • lodge

      US /lɑdʒ/

      UK /lɒdʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
      • To submit (complaint, application etc.)
      • Noun
      • A wooden house in the mountains
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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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    • looking out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take care and watch something carefully
      • To be careful; to be vigilant
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be careful or vigilant
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    • meatloaf

      US /mi:t'loʊf/

      UK /mi:t'ləʊf/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ground meat formed and baked in an oven
      C2
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    • methane

      US /ˈmeθeɪn/

      UK /ˈmi:θeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Colorless gas without smell often used as fuel
      B2
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    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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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.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈpaʊdɚ/

      UK /'paʊdə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry material made up of small powder-like pieces
      • Dry and light form of snow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a dust onto the body or face
      • To reduce to powder; pulverize.
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    • scenery

      US /ˈsinəri/

      UK /'si:nərɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Stage props during a play; a country view
      • Natural views of an area
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    • slab

      US /slæb/

      UK /slæb/

      • Noun
      • Thick, flat slice of something
      B2
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    • sled

      US /slɛd/

      UK /sled/

      • Noun
      • Small vehicle with runners for moving over snow
      B2
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    • snowboard

      US /ˈsnoˌbɔrd, -ˌbord/

      UK /'snəʊbɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • Board like a small surfboard used on the snow
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To ride a snowboard
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    • spectacular

      US /spɛkˈtækjəlɚ/

      UK /spekˈtækjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Impressive or out of the ordinary
      • Noun
      • A lavish or elaborate display or performance.
      B1
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    • start off

      US /stɑrt ɔf/

      UK /stɑ:t ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin or commence something.
      • To begin a journey.
      B2
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    • surround

      US /səˈraʊnd/

      UK /səˈraʊnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be all the way around something
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be closely connected to and have an effect on
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    • take a hike

      US /tek e haɪk/

      UK /teik ə haik/

      • Interjection
      • A rude way of telling someone to go away.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To go for a long walk, especially in the country or woods.
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • thick

      US /θɪk/

      UK /θɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to see through, as fog
      • Full of (people, etc.)
      • Adverb
      • In close association or friendship.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • 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
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    • truffle

      US /ˈtrʌfəl/

      UK /ˈtrʌfl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Expensive black edible fungi
      C1
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    • turn on

      US /tɚn ɑn/

      UK /tə:n ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cause someone to be interested or excited
      • Transitive Verb
      • To activate or switch on a device or appliance.
      • To suddenly attack or criticize someone.
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    • unique

      US /juˈnik/

      UK /jʊ'ni:k/

      • Adjective
      • Unlike other things; being the only one like it
      • Remarkably special or unusual.
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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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    • valley

      US /ˈvæli/

      UK /'vælɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area between mountains with river running through
      • The internal angle formed by the intersection of two sloping roof surfaces.
      A2
      More
    • venue

      US /ˈvɛnju/

      UK /'venju:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Place, area where an event is held or takes place
      • The place where a public event or meeting happens.
      B2
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    • vertical

      US /ˈvɜ:rtɪkl/

      UK /ˈvɜ:tɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a line, etc.) going up and down; not horizontal
      • Extending or operating upward from a base.
      • Noun
      • A vertical line or plane.
      • An upright structural member.
      B1
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    • warm up

      US /wɔːrm ʌp/

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gently exercise muscles before doing sport
      A1
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    • wash off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something by washing.
      A1
      More
    • wild

      US /waɪld/

      UK /waɪld/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner which lacks control
      • Adjective
      • Living in nature; not tame
      • (Of land) not developed by people
      A2
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    • wintertime

      US /ˈwɪntərtaɪm/

      UK /ˈwɪntətaɪm/

      • Noun
      • Coldest season of the year
      C2
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    • wiper

      US /ˈwaɪpɚ/

      UK /ˈwaɪpə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A mechanical device that cleans the windshield
      B1
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    • woo

      US /wu/

      UK /wu:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
      • To attempt to persuade to do something
      C2TOEIC
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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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