Vocabulary

  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • tone down: To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • green light
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
  • cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
  • way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
  • no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
  • strip away: To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
  • highly unlikely: Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
  • in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
  • back up: To save a copy of your computer data
  • to the bone: Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
  • start out: To begin your life or career in a particular way.
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • lean into: To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
  • shift in: A change or alteration in something.
  • of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
  • tone in: To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
  • turn away: To go in a different direction; not face something
  • split off: To become separated or detached from something.
  • have to: Must do
  • take away from: To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
  • specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
  • struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
  • incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
  • subtle: Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
  • slightly: Only a little
  • matter: To be of great importance; to count
  • concept: Abstract idea of something or how it works
  • scale: Size, level, or amount when compared
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • previous: Existing or happening before the present time
  • separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
  • method: (Organized and planned) way of doing something
  • align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
  • neutral: Something with pH value of 7
  • reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
  • shift: To change in position or direction
  • establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
  • intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
  • gradually: Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
  • portrait: Picture of a person's head and shoulders
  • simply: In an easy or clear manner
  • form: Sports team or person's current winning record
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
  • capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
  • transition: Change from one state, movement, place to another
  • mass: Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
  • pigment: Substance that makes things have a certain color
  • anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
  • appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
  • ratio: The relationship in relative size, etc.
  • notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
  • simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • mixture: Something made by combining two or more things
  • head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
  • pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • front: Behavior not showing a person's true feelings
  • palette: Flat board for mixing paint
  • differentiate: To see or show how things are not the same
  • hue: Degree of lightness/darkness/strength of a color
  • forehead: Area of the face above the eyes
  • ivory: Hard cream-colored substance forming tusks
  • saturation: Process of totally wetting something
  • titanium: Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
  • lighten: To make (something) weigh less
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • lightness: Degree to which something is light in weight
  • chromatic: Of or produced by color, especially bright color
  • occlusion: Closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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    • align

      US /əˈlaɪn/

      UK /əˈlaɪn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be in a line or in the correct position in relation to something else.
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    • anchor

      US /ˈæŋkɚ/

      UK /'æŋkə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
      • Person who presents a news program on TV
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lower an anchor to hold a boat or ship in place
      • To secure firmly or fixedly; to moor.
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    • as long as

      US /æz lɔŋ æz/

      UK /æz lɔŋ æz/

      • Conjunction
      • For the period that; provided that.
      • For the length of time that
      • Preposition
      • On the condition that; providing that.
      • Having the same length as.
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
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    • back up

      US /bæk ʌp/

      UK /bæk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To save a copy of your computer data
      • To confirm the truth of what someone says
      A1
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    • capture

      US /ˈkæptʃɚ/

      UK /'kæptʃə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
      • To record, tape, or film something
      • Noun
      • The act of seizing or taking control of something.
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    • chromatic

      US /kroˈmætɪk/

      UK /krəˈmætɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Of or produced by color, especially bright color
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    • concept

      US /ˈkɑnˌsɛpt/

      UK /'kɒnsept/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Abstract idea of something or how it works
      • A plan or intention; a conception.
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    • cool down

      US /kul daʊn/

      UK /ku:l daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
      • To become calm and relaxed after being angry or excited.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To perform light exercises after a more intense workout to gradually decrease heart rate and breathing.
      A2
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    • differentiate

      US /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃiˌet/

      UK /ˌdɪfə'renʃɪeɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To see or show how things are not the same
      • Become distinct or specialized.
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    • establish

      US /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      UK /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To set or create something to last for a long time
      • To use facts, evidence to show truth or clarity
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    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • forehead

      US /ˈfɔ:rhed/

      UK /ˈfɔ:hed/

      • Noun
      • Area of the face above the eyes
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    • gradually

      US /ˈɡrædʒʊəlɪ/

      UK /ˈgrædʒuəli/

      • Adverb
      • Occurring in a slow manner over a period of time
      • Little by little; in a slow and progressive manner.
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    • green light

      US /ɡrin laɪt/

      UK /ɡri:n lait/

      • Phrase
      • Noun
      • Permission to proceed with a project or plan.
      • A green traffic signal indicating permission to proceed.
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • highly unlikely

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Not likely to happen or be true; improbable.
      B1
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    • hue

      US /hju/

      UK /hju:/

      • Noun
      • Degree of lightness/darkness/strength of a color
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    • in mind

      US /ɪn maɪnd/

      UK /in maind/

      • Phrase
      • Being aware of or considering something.
      • To remember or consider 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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    • incredibly

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəblɪ/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbli/

      • Adverb
      • To a great degree; very; amazingly
      • Extremely; so much so it is hard to believe
      A2
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • intensity

      US /ɪnˈtɛnsɪti/

      UK /ɪn'tensətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Great energy, strength, or concentration
      • The quality of being intense; the degree or amount of strength, force, etc.
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    • ivory

      US /ˈaɪvəri, ˈaɪvri/

      UK /ˈaɪvəri/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Hard cream-colored substance forming tusks
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    • lean into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To bend or move your body closer to something, often for support or to get a better view.
      • To embrace or fully engage with something, especially something difficult or challenging.
      B2
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    • lighten

      US /ˈlaɪtn:/

      UK /'laɪtn/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make (something) weigh less
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    • lightness

      US /ˈlaɪtnɪs/

      UK /'laɪtnɪs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Degree to which something is light in weight
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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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    • mass

      US /mæs/

      UK /mæs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Religious ceremony in some Christian churches
      • Large amount or number of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To gather people or things into a large group
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    • method

      US /ˈmɛθəd/

      UK /'meθəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Organized and planned) way of doing something
      • Orderliness of thought, arrangement, or behavior.
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    • mixture

      US /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈmɪkstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something made by combining two or more things
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • neutral

      US /ˈnu:trəl/

      UK /ˈnju:trəl/

      • Adjective
      • Something with pH value of 7
      • Having no positive or negative electrical charge
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Color that is dull and not bright, such as gray
      • The rest position for gears in a car or vehicle
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
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    • no matter

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Regardless of; it does not matter.
      • Adverb
      • Regardless of; it is not important
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    • occlusion

      US /ə'klu:ʒn/

      UK /ə'klu:ʒn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Closure or blockage (as of a blood vessel)
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • of value

      US /ʌv ˈvælju/

      UK /ɔv ˈvælju/

      • Adjective
      • Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
      • Providing a benefit or advantage.
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    • on the canvas

      US /ɑn ðə ˈkænvəs/

      UK /ɒn ðə ˈkænvəs/

      • other
      • Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
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    • palette

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat board for mixing paint
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    • pigment

      US /ˈpɪɡmənt/

      UK /'pɪɡmənt/

      • Noun
      • Substance that makes things have a certain color
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    • portrait

      US /ˈpɔrtrɪt,-ˌtret,ˈpor-/

      UK /ˈpɔ:trit/

      • Noun
      • Picture of a person's head and shoulders
      • Detailed representation of someone in film, etc.
      • Adjective
      • A format in which the height is greater than the width.
      • Relating to a photograph, painting, drawing, or engraving of a person.
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
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    • previous

      US /ˈpriviəs/

      UK /ˈpri:viəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing or happening before the present time
      • Existing or occurring immediately before in time or order.
      • Noun
      • A button or link that allows navigation to a preceding item or page.
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    • ratio

      US /ˈreɪʃioʊ/

      UK /ˈreɪʃiəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The relationship in relative size, etc.
      • The quantitative relation between two amounts showing the number of times one value contains or is contained within the other.
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    • reflect

      US /rɪˈflɛkt/

      UK /rɪ'flekt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To indicate or be a sign of something
      • To bounce back light, heat, sound from a surface
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    • saturation

      US /ˌsætʃəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌsætʃə'reɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of totally wetting something
      B2
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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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    • separate

      US /'sepəreɪt/

      UK /'sepəreɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Being different from or unrelated to another
      • Not connected; different.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide two things by being in between them
      • To move things away from each other
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    • shift

      US /ʃɪft/

      UK /ʃɪft/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To change in position or direction
      • To move something from one place to another
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A change in a persons plans, opinions or beliefs
      • Period of work starting at a certain time
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    • shift in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • A change or alteration in something.
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    • slightly

      US /ˈslaɪtli/

      UK /ˈslaɪtli/

      • Adverb
      • Only a little
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    • specific

      US /spɪˈsɪfɪk/

      UK /spəˈsɪfɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Precise; particular; just about that thing
      • Concerning one particular thing or kind of thing
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    • split off

      US /splɪt ɔf/

      UK /split ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To become separated or detached from something.
      • To form a separate, independent organization from a larger one.
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    • start out

      US /stɑrt aʊt/

      UK /stɑ:t aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To begin your life or career in a particular way.
      • To begin a journey.
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    • strip away

      US /strɪp əˈwe/

      UK /strip əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gradually reduce the power, rights, or possessions of someone.
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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    • struggle

      US /ˈstrʌɡəl/

      UK /'strʌɡl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try very hard to do something difficult
      • To fight or struggle violently
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong efforts made to do something difficult
      • A difficult or challenging situation or task
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    • subtle

      US /ˈsʌtl/

      UK /'sʌtl/

      • Adjective
      • Delicate or slight so it is difficult to perceive
      • Clever or indirect but hides the true purpose
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    • take away from

      US /tek əˈwe frʌm/

      UK /teik əˈwei frɔm/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reduce the positive effect or value of something.
      • To remove or detract from a particular quality or fact.
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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
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    • titanium

      US /taɪˈteniəm, tɪ-/

      UK /tɪˈteɪniəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Light, extremely strong, whitish silver metal
      C2
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    • to the bone

      US /tu ði bon/

      UK /tu: ðə bəun/

      • Phrase
      • Thoroughly; completely; to the innermost part.
      • Extremely; utterly; to a great degree.
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    • tone down

      US /toʊn daʊn/

      UK /təun daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make something less forceful, intense, or extreme.
      • To make something less forceful, offensive, or controversial.
      B2
      More
    • tone in

      US /toʊn ɪn/

      UK /təʊn ɪn/

      • other
      • To adjust or harmonize one’s tone to match others.
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    • transition

      US /trænˈzɪʃən, -ˈsɪʃ-/

      UK /trænˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • Change from one state, movement, place to another
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change state, movement, place, or subject
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    • turn away

      US /tɚn əˈwe/

      UK /tə:n əˈwei/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go in a different direction; not face something
      • To stop people going into a place, club etc.
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    • way to go

      US /we tu ɡo/

      UK /wei tu: ɡəu/

      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement or approval.
      • An expression of sarcasm after someone has made a mistake.
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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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