Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • put it down: To place something on a surface.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • pop out: To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
  • my eye: Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • back in the day: In the past; in former times.
  • have to: Must do
  • on fire: Very successful or popular
  • on the lookout: Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
  • on the go: Very busy and active.
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • through the looking glass: Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
  • pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • apart from: Except for; not considering
  • for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
  • on the brain: To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
  • box in: To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • much lighter: Considerably less heavy.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • out there: In or to a place that is far away
  • sink in: (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • go on: To continue doing something
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • set up
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • go straight: To continue in the same direction without turning.
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • benefit: Good result or effect, something advantageous
  • love: Person's name
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
  • amazing: Surprising in a pleasing way
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • excited: To make something or someone become more active
  • scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • liquid: (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
  • bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
  • shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
  • beautiful: Having dome something well
  • drink: To put water in your body through your mouth
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • dark: Of a color that is not light
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • brush: To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
  • collection: Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
  • lip: Edge of a hole or container
  • decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
  • brown: Of the color of coffee or chocolate
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • palette: Flat board for mixing paint
  • coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • lipstick: Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
  • mascara: Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
  • glitter: To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
  • red: Being the color of blood
  • fragrance: Sweet, enjoyable, often flowery or fruity smell
  • blue: Color of the clear sky
  • selection: Process of choosing someone or something carefully
  • favourite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • box: A marked area of a baseball field
  • champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
  • blush: To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
  • nude: Completely unclothed
  • jelly: Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
  • sleek: Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
  • brow: Area on a face below the hair and above the eyes
  • pink: Color made by mixing red and white
  • berry: Small, round fruit from plants and trees
  • camping: Leisure activity of living in tents outdoors
  • pastel: Being a pale or light color
  • shimmer: To shine with a subdued flickering light
  • eyeshadow: Colored makeup worn around the eyes
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    • above and beyond

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
      • Exceeding what is required by duty or obligation.
      • Adjective
      • Remarkable; outstanding.
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    • amazing

      US /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      UK /ə'meɪzɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Surprising in a pleasing way
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause wonder; to surprise completely
      A2
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    • apart from

      US /əˈpɑrt frʌm/

      UK /əˈpɑ:t frɔm/

      • Preposition
      • Except for; not considering
      • In addition to; as well as
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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 once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
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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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    • back in the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the past; in former times.
      • Referring to a past time, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness.
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    • benefit

      US /ˈbɛnəfɪt/

      UK /'benɪfɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Good result or effect, something advantageous
      • A payment made by the state or an insurance policy to someone
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a good effect or be helpful
      • To receive an advantage; to be helped
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    • berry

      US /ˈbɛri/

      UK /'berɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round fruit from plants and trees
      B2
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    • blush

      US /blʌʃ/

      UK /blʌʃ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
      B1
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    • box in

      US /bɑks ɪn/

      UK /bɒks ɪn/

      • other
      • To trap or prevent movement by surrounding closely.
      B2
      More
    • bright

      US /braɪt/

      UK /braɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Cheerful and happy (manner)
      • (Of color) light and easy to see; vivid
      A2
      More
    • brow

      US /braʊ/

      UK /braʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area on a face below the hair and above the eyes
      • The arch of hair above each eye.
      B1
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    • brush

      US /brʌʃ/

      UK /brʌʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To touch against a thing very lightly when moving
      • To clean, paint, or apply something with a brush
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quick and gentle movement
      • Thing with hairs used to apply paint, etc.
      A2
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    • camping

      US /ˈkæmpiŋ/

      UK /ˈkæmpɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Leisure activity of living in tents outdoors
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To live temporarily, e.g. in a tent or a vehicle
      A2
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    • champagne

      US /ʃæmˈpen/

      UK /ʃæmˈpeɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • French sparkling drink used for celebrations
      B1
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    • collection

      US /kəˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /kəˈlekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of asking for money for a debt or a charity
      • Group of similar things gathered as a hobby
      A2
      More
    • coral

      US /ˈkɑrəl/

      UK /'kɒrəl/

      • Adjective
      • Color that is a combination of pink and orange
      • Noun
      • Marine substance made from bones of sea creatures
      B2
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    • cream

      US /krim/

      UK /kri:m/

      • Adjective
      • Pale color that is yellowish white
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Type of a thick beauty product used on the skin
      • Thick liquid rubbed into the skin
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    • decay

      US /dɪˈke/

      UK /dɪˈkeɪ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
      • To lose health or strength
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Slow loss of physical or mental health
      B1
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    • excited

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
      • Adjective
      • Happy, interested or eager; enthusiastic
      A2
      More
    • eyeshadow

      US /ˈaɪʃædoʊ/

      UK /ˈaɪʃædəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Colored makeup worn around the eyes
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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.
      A1
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    • first up

      US /fɚst ʌp/

      UK /fə:st ʌp/

      • Phrase
      • Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
      A1
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    • for someone

      US /fɚ ˈsʌmwʌn/

      UK /fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

      • other
      • On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
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    • for the rest

      US /fɔr ði rɛst/

      UK /fɔ: ðə rest/

      • Phrase
      • Concerning the remaining people or things.
      • During the remaining part of a period of time.
      A1
      More
    • fragrance

      US /ˈfreɪgrəns/

      UK /ˈfreɪgrəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sweet, enjoyable, often flowery or fruity smell
      • A perfume or cologne.
      B2
      More
    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • glitter

      US /ˈɡlɪtɚ/

      UK /ˈglɪtə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shine with individual tiny flashes of light
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    • go on

      US /ɡo ɑn/

      UK /ɡəu ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      • Interjection
      • Used to encourage someone
      A1
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    • go straight

      US /ɡo stret/

      UK /ɡəu streit/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To continue in the same direction without turning.
      • To start living an honest and law-abiding life.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
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    • in with

      US /ɪn wɪð/

      UK /in wið/

      • Phrase
      • Fashionable or popular at the moment.
      • Having influence or favor with someone.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce or bring something new into a system or organization.
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    • jelly

      US /ˈdʒɛli/

      UK /ˈdʒeli/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Semisolid food substance, eaten as dessert
      • Adjective
      • Being soft and without form
      B2
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    • know about

      US /noʊ əˈbaʊt/

      UK /nəʊ əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
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    • lip

      US /lɪp/

      UK /lɪp/

      • Noun
      • Edge of a hole or container
      • Top and bottom part of the outside of your mouth
      A2
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    • lipstick

      US /ˈlɪpˌstɪk/

      UK /ˈlɪpstɪk/

      • Noun
      • Red, pink etc. makeup for the lips
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    • liquid

      US /ˈlɪkwɪd/

      UK /ˈlɪkwɪd/

      • Adjective
      • (Of wealth) being able to be spent as cash
      • In a state of being uncertain
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that is similar to the state of water
      • A drink; beverage.
      A2
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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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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
      B2
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    • mascara

      US /mæˈskærə/

      UK /mæ'skɑ:rə/

      • Noun
      • Makeup for making eyelashes look darker/longer
      C1
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    • much lighter

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Considerably less heavy.
      • Considerably less dark in color.
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    • my eye

      US /ˈmaɪ aɪ/

      UK /ˈmaɪ ai/

      • other
      • Used to express disbelief or skepticism.
      B2
      More
    • nude

      US /nud, njud/

      UK /nju:d/

      • Adjective
      • Completely unclothed
      B1
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • on fire

      US /ɑn faɪr/

      UK /ɔn ˈfaiə/

      • Adjective
      • Very successful or popular
      • Burning
      A2
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    • on the brain

      US

      UK

      • Idiom
      • To be constantly thinking about someone or something; to be obsessed with someone or something.
      More
    • on the go

      US /ɑn ði ɡo/

      UK /ɔn ðə ɡəu/

      • Adjective
      • Very busy and active.
      A1
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    • on the lookout

      US /ɑn ði ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

      UK /ɔn ðə ˈlʊkˌaʊt/

      • Adjective
      • Vigilantly searching for someone or something.
      • Idiom
      • To be watching carefully in order to detect something, such as danger or opportunity.
      A1
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • 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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    • palette

      US /ˈpælɪt/

      UK /ˈpælət/

      • Countable Noun
      • Flat board for mixing paint
      B1
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    • pastel

      US /pæˈstel/

      UK /ˈpæstl/

      • Adjective
      • Being a pale or light color
      B2
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    • pink

      US /pɪŋk/

      UK /pɪŋk/

      • Adjective
      • Color made by mixing red and white
      A2
      More
    • pop

      US /pɑp/

      UK /pɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause something to open or burst suddenly
      • To go to or in a place for a brief period of time
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet soda drink
      • A short, sharp, explosive sound.
      B2
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    • pop out

      US /pɑp aʊt/

      UK /pɔp aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go out somewhere quickly and briefly.
      • To appear or emerge suddenly and unexpectedly.
      A2
      More
    • pull it out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
      • To withdraw or remove something, such as a product or investment, from a particular situation or market.
      A1
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    • put it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To place something on a surface.
      • To write something down.
      A1
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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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    • scent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
      • To add smell to something
      • Noun
      • Pleasant smell, as of flowers or perfume
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    • selection

      US /sɪˈlɛkʃən/

      UK /sɪˈlekʃn/

      • Noun
      • Process of choosing someone or something carefully
      A2TOEIC
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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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    • shade

      US /ʃed/

      UK /ʃeɪd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Area of darkness when something blocks the light
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To shelter something from direct light
      • To change the truth to deceive or influence
      A2
      More
    • shimmer

      US /ˈʃɪmɚ/

      UK /'ʃɪmə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To shine with a subdued flickering light
      B2
      More
    • sink in

      US /sɪŋk ɪn/

      UK /siŋk in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of an idea) to slowly be understood or felt
      • To penetrate a surface.
      A2
      More
    • sleek

      US /slik/

      UK /sli:k/

      • Adjective
      • Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
      B2
      More
    • smell

      US /smɛl/

      UK /smel/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a particular odor
      • Transitive Verb
      • To sense that something is not right
      • To notice a particular odor
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    • take on

      US /tek ɑn/

      UK /teik ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To acquire a new characteristic
      • To accept a new responsibility, role
      A1
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    • through the looking glass

      US /θru ðə ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈglæs/

      UK /θru: ðə ˈlukiŋ ˈglɑ:s/

      • other
      • Entering a strange or surreal situation or world.
      • Entering a reversed or fantastical world or situation.
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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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    • urban

      US /ˈɚbən/

      UK /'ɜ:bən/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning a city; located in a city
      • Relating to the style of dress and music popular in cities.
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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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    • video

      US /ˈvɪdiˌo/

      UK /'vɪdɪəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Recording capturing action with sound
      • A recording of moving visual images made digitally or on videotape.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a moving film of, with sound
      • To make a video call.
      A2
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    • 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
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    She took a brave step forward, leaving behind her comfort zone to chase her dreams.

    Vocabulary
    • 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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