Vocabulary

  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • as well as: Also; in addition to
  • in the hands of: Under the control or responsibility of someone.
  • one strike: In baseball, a swing at a pitch that the batter misses, that is called a strike by the umpire, or that is bunted foul.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • deal with
  • in hell: In a very bad or unpleasant situation
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
  • peace talks: Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
  • as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
  • throw off: To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • set up
  • of choice: Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
  • on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • zone in: To focus attention or effort completely on something.
  • in total: Completely; with everything added together.
  • as things stand: In the present situation; as matters currently are.
  • family members: People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
  • pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
  • looking out: To take care and watch something carefully
  • of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
  • on the market: Available for sale.
  • to God: Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
  • threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • blow up: To suddenly become angry
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • on the table: Located on the surface of a table.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • on average: Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • massive: Very big; large; too big
  • critical: Making a negative judgment of something
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • strike: To hit something
  • combat: To fight someone or something physically
  • pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
  • industry: Hard work; being busy working
  • military: Army or armed forces
  • political: Being active or interested in government matters
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
  • region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
  • remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
  • huge: Very very large
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • extract: Essential ingredient of a natural thing
  • footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
  • threat: Warning of probable trouble
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • throw: To use your arm to make something fly in the air
  • correspondent: Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
  • social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
  • source: Piece of information; a person giving information
  • rescue: To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
  • target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
  • previously: At an earlier time
  • defense: Argument in support of something
  • destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
  • operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
  • aircraft: Vehicle that can fly
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • strait: Channel joining large bodies of water
  • beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
  • income: Earned money from work, investments or business
  • helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
  • service: Work that a person does to assist others
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • remove: To get rid of something completely
  • capability: Means, ability, or potential to do something
  • post: To send a letter or package using stamps
  • expensive: Costing a lot of money
  • happen: To take place or occur
  • hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
  • expletive: Rude expression, usually of surprise or anger
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    • aircraft

      US /ˈɛrˌkræft/

      UK /ˈɛəkrɑ:ft/

      • Countable Noun
      • Vehicle that can fly
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    • as one

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Acting or moving together at the same time.
      • In complete agreement or unity.
      • Phrase
      • With a single voice or opinion; unanimously.
      • In perfect harmony or unison.
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    • as things stand

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the present situation; as matters currently are.
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    • as well as

      US /æz wɛl æz/

      UK /æz wel æz/

      • Adverb
      • Also; in addition to
      • Preposition
      • In addition to; and also.
      A1
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • at the moment

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • At this time; now
      A1
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • beg

      US /bɛɡ/

      UK /beg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask someone in an emotional way for something
      • (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
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    • blow up

      US /blo ʌp/

      UK /bləu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To suddenly become angry
      • To put air in something, e.g. a tire or balloon
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To explode; to be destroyed by an explosion.
      A2
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    • capability

      US /ˌkeɪpə'bɪləti/

      UK /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Means, ability, or potential to do something
      • The potential or capacity for future development or achievement.
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    • combat

      US /kəmˈbæt, ˈkɑmˌbæt/

      UK /'kɒmbæt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight someone or something physically
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    • correspondent

      US /ˌkɔrɪˈspɑndənt, ˌkɑr-/

      UK /ˌkɒrəˈspɒndənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Journalist, as one reporting from other countries
      B1
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    • critical

      US /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/

      UK /ˈkrɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Making a negative judgment of something
      • Being important or serious; vital; dangerous
      A2
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    • deal with

      US /dil wɪð/

      UK /di:l wið/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy or sell goods or services.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take action to solve a problem or manage a situation.
      • To be about; concern.
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    • defense

      US /dɪˈfɛns/

      UK /dɪ'fens/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Argument in support of something
      • The process of protecting something from attack
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    • destruction

      US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/

      UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/

      • Noun
      • Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
      • The state of being destroyed or ruined.
      B1TOEIC
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    • expletive

      US /ˈeksplətɪv/

      UK /ɪkˈspli:tɪv/

      • Noun
      • Rude expression, usually of surprise or anger
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    • extract

      US /ɪkˈstrækt/

      UK /'ekstrækt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Essential ingredient of a natural thing
      • Part taken from a longer written work
      • Transitive Verb
      • To get a substance out of a plant, etc.
      • To get a person to share secret information
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    • family members

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • People related by blood, marriage, or adoption.
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    • footage

      US /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈfʊtɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • A certain amount of film or video of something
      • The length or amount of something measured in feet.
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/

      UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport by helicopter
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
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    • in hell

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a very bad or unpleasant situation
      • In the place or state of punishment of the wicked after death
      B2
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    • in the first place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
      • From the beginning; initially.
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    • in the hands of

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhændz ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈhændz ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Under the control or responsibility of someone.
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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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    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
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    • in total

      US /ɪn ˈtotl/

      UK /in ˈtəutəl/

      • Phrase
      • Completely; with everything added together.
      A1
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    • inflation

      US /ɪnˈfleʃən/

      UK /ɪn'fleɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of filling something with air or gas
      • Continual rise in the prices of products
      B1TOEIC
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    • infrastructure

      US /ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃɚ/

      UK /'ɪnfrəstrʌktʃə(r)/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
      • The underlying framework or system of an organization.
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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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    • 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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    • make for

      US /mek fɔr/

      UK /meik fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
      • To result in; cause
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    • massive

      US /ˈmæsɪv/

      UK /ˈmæsɪv/

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

      US /ˈmɪlɪˌtɛri/

      UK /'mɪlətrɪ/

      • Noun
      • Army or armed forces
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the army or navy
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    • of any kind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Of any type or variety whatsoever.
      • To any degree or extent.
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    • of choice

      US /əv tʃɔɪs/

      UK /əv tʃɔɪs/

      • other
      • Indicating something is preferred or selected deliberately.
      B2
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    • on average

      US /ɑn ˈævərɪdʒ/

      UK /ɔn ˈævəridʒ/

      • Phrase
      • Typically; usually; based on an average calculation.
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    • on board

      US /ɑn bɔrd/

      UK /ɔn bɔ:d/

      • Phrase
      • Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
      • Adverb
      • On or in a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle
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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.
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    • on the market

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Available for sale.
      • Actively seeking employment.
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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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    • one strike

      US

      UK

      • Countable Noun
      • In baseball, a swing at a pitch that the batter misses, that is called a strike by the umpire, or that is bunted foul.
      • A warning or mark against someone, implying that another infraction will result in consequences.
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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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    • pass through

      US /pæs θru/

      UK /pɑ:s θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
      • To go through something; to move from one side to the other of something.
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    • peace talks

      US

      UK

      • Noun (plural)
      • Discussions between representatives of opposing sides in a conflict aimed at reaching a peaceful resolution.
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    • political

      US /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

      UK /pəˈlɪtɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Being active or interested in government matters
      • Diplomatic
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    • pressure

      US /ˈprɛʃɚ/

      UK /'preʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Anxiety caused by difficult problems
      • Force, weight when pressing against a thing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply force to something
      • To persuade or force someone to do something
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    • previously

      US /ˈprivɪəslɪ/

      UK /'pri:vɪəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • At an earlier time
      • In the past; formerly.
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    • purchase

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To buy something; to get by paying money for it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that you bought
      • Strong hold on something; grip
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    • region

      US /ˈridʒən/

      UK /'ri:dʒən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
      • A part of the body
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    • remarkable

      US /rɪˈmɑrkəbəl/

      UK /rɪˈmɑ:kəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
      • Worthy of attention; striking.
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    • rescue

      US /ˈrɛskju/

      UK /'reskju:/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To save someone who is in danger or in trouble
      • To provide financial assistance to save a company or economy from collapse.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of saving someone in danger or in trouble
      • An act of saving someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • scale

      US /skel/

      UK /skeɪl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Size, level, or amount when compared
      • Small hard plates that cover the body of fish
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change the size of but keep the proportions
      • To climb something large (e.g. a mountain)
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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
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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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    • source

      US /sɔrs, sors/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of information; a person giving information
      • Place from which something necessary comes
      • Adjective
      • Produces or provides what is wanted or needed
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    • strait

      US /stret/

      UK /streɪt/

      • Noun
      • Channel joining large bodies of water
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    • strike

      US /straɪk/

      UK /straɪk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something
      • To remove or erase.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A punch or hit
      • Fact of not hitting the ball when playing baseball
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
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    • target

      US /ˈtɑrɡɪt/

      UK /'tɑ:ɡɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
      • Group you are trying to sell to or influence
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to influence; direct a message toward
      • (Army) to aim an attack at something
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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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    • threat to

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
      • A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action on someone in retribution for or opposition to something done or not done.
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    • throw off

      US /θro ɔf/

      UK /θrəu ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put out (heat, smell etc.); emit
      • To escape from something or someone
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    • to God

      US /tə ɡɑd/

      UK /tə ɡɒd/

      • other
      • Used to emphasize truth or sincerity.
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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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    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
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    • zone in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To focus attention or effort completely on something.
      B1
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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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    Trump issues a new warning hours after a second US airman is rescued from inside Iran | BBC News

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