Vocabulary

  • have to: Must do
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • check out
  • take on: To acquire a new characteristic
  • from side to side: Moving left and right repeatedly.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • at least: As a minimum
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • in sight: Visible; able to be seen.
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • pop in: To visit someone briefly.
  • scarf down: To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • pork chops
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • all over the place: In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
  • dig in: To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
  • bump into: To meet someone accidentally
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • halfway there: Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
  • at the moment: At this time; now
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • for sale: (object) that people can buy
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • drink in: To absorb or take in something with great enjoyment.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • debate: General public discussion of a topic
  • basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
  • consider: To think carefully about something
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • syrup: Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • pop: To cause something to open or burst suddenly
  • square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
  • crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
  • place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • transportation: Act of moving people or goods between places
  • chop: To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
  • detour: Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
  • bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
  • almond: Type of long flat nut
  • haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
  • bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
  • possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
  • historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
  • side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
  • check: Paper showing how much you owe at a restaurant
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • terrace: Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
  • taro: Tropical herb grown for its edible root
  • glaze: Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
  • shuttle: Vehicle carrying passengers between two places
  • saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
  • nearby: Close to where you are
  • maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
  • creamy: Resembling or containing cream
  • museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
  • sample: To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
  • cheeky: Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
  • tasty: Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
  • jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
  • meat: Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
  • casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
  • precipitation: Material that falls from sky; rain, snow or hail
  • custard: Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
  • fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
  • potato: Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • beef: Red meat from cows
  • pastel: Being a pale or light color
  • pudding: Baked dishes for dessert
  • overpriced: To price something excessively high
  • egg: Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
  • noon: Middle of the day
  • eggshell: Exterior covering of a bird's egg
  • venetian: From Venice, Italy
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    • all over the place

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In a state of disorder; scattered everywhere.
      • In many different locations; widely distributed.
      • Adjective
      • Mentally or emotionally disorganized; confused or erratic.
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    • almond

      US /ˈɑmənd/

      UK /ˈɑ:mənd/

      • Countable Noun
      • Type of long flat nut
      B2
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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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    • basically

      US /ˈbesɪkəli,-kli/

      UK /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

      • Adverb
      • Used before you explain something simply, clearly
      • In essence; when you consider the most important aspects of something.
      A2
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    • beef

      US /bif/

      UK /bi:f/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Red meat from cows
      A2
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    • bite

      US /baɪt/

      UK /baɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
      • Wound left from being bitten
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (E.g. of fish) to take bait and be caught
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    • bubble

      US /ˈbʌbəl/

      UK /ˈbʌbl/

      • Countable Noun
      • A small ball of air inside of a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of a liquid) to produce bubbles, as when boiling
      • To show intense emotion, e.g. excitement, anger
      B1TOEIC
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    • bump into

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet someone accidentally
      • To collide with something.
      B1
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    • bun

      US /bʌn/

      UK /bʌn/

      • Noun
      • Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
      B2
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    • casino

      US /kəˈsi:noʊ/

      UK /kəˈsi:nəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
      B2
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

      • Phrase
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To find out information about something
      • To take books out of a library
      A1
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    • cheeky

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Daring to be slightly rude, but in a funny way
      B1
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    • chop

      US /tʃɑp/

      UK /tʃɒp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cut into pieces with an up and down motion
      • To hit someone with your hand
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A hit with the hand in a sideways motion
      • Thick slice of meat still attached to a bone
      B1
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    • creamy

      US /ˈkrimi/

      UK /'kri:mɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Resembling or containing cream
      B1
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    • crispy

      US /ˈkrɪspi/

      UK /'krɪspɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
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    • cultural

      US /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      UK /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
      • Of arts, music, literature, theater
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    • custard

      US /ˈkʌstərd/

      UK /ˈkʌstəd/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
      C1
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    • debate

      US / dɪˈbet/

      UK /dɪ'beɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • General public discussion of a topic
      • A formal event where two sides discuss a topic
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To consider options before making a decision
      • To take part in a formal discussion
      A2TOEIC
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    • detour

      US /ˈdi:tʊr/

      UK /ˈdi:tʊə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Indirect route to avoid something, as an accident
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To (cause to) go around, as to avoid an accident
      B2
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    • dig in

      US /dɪɡ ɪn/

      UK /diɡ in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To start eating eagerly and enthusiastically.
      • To establish a defensive position; to entrench oneself.
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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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    • egg

      US /ɛɡ/

      UK /eg/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Hard-shelled thing from which a young bird is born
      A2
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    • eggshell

      US /ˈɛɡˌʃɛl/

      UK /ˈegʃel/

      • Noun
      • Exterior covering of a bird's egg
      C2
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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 sale

      US /fɔr sel/

      UK /fɔ: seil/

      • Phrase
      • (object) that people can buy
      A2
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
      A1
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    • fort

      US /fɔ:rt/

      UK /fɔ:t/

      • Noun
      • Group of military buildings with high walls
      B1
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    • from side to side

      US /frəm saɪd tu saɪd/

      UK /frəm saɪd tə saɪd/

      • other
      • Moving left and right repeatedly.
      A2
      More
    • glaze

      US /ɡlez/

      UK /gleɪz/

      • Noun
      • Light coating of liquid that makes surface shiny
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover (food) with liquid to make it shine
      • To fit a piece of glass in the frame of a window
      B2
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    • go find

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To search for and locate someone or something.
      • An instruction to locate something.
      A1
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    • halfway there

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Having completed half of the required distance or task; making good progress.
      • Interjection
      • An expression of encouragement, indicating that significant progress has been made and the goal is within reach.
      A1
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • historic

      US /hɪˈstɔrɪk, -ˈstɑr-/

      UK /hɪˈstɒrɪk/

      • Adjective
      • (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
      • Connected with the past
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    • in sight

      US /ɪn saɪt/

      UK /in sait/

      • Phrase
      • Visible; able to be seen.
      • Near to being achieved; imminent.
      More
    • 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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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
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    • jerky

      US /ˈdʒə:ki/

      UK /'dʒɜ:kɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking steadiness or smoothness
      C2
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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
      A2
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    • literally

      US /ˈlɪtərəli/

      UK

      • Adverb
      • In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
      • Used for emphasis to describe something that is actually true, often to highlight surprise or intensity.
      B1
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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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    • maple

      US /ˈmepəl/

      UK /ˈmeɪpl/

      • Noun
      • Any of various trees, some producing syrup
      B2
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    • meat

      US /mit/

      UK /mi:t/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Flesh of a dead animal that you eat
      • Noun
      • Something that is important or significant
      A2
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    • museum

      US /mjuˈziəm/

      UK /mjuˈzi:əm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Building to display art/science/history objects
      A2
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    • nearby

      US /ˌnɪrˈbaɪ/

      UK /ˌnɪəˈbaɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Close to where you are
      • Adverb
      • Not far away; close
      A2TOEIC
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    • noon

      US /nu:n/

      UK /nu:n/

      • Noun
      • Middle of the day
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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 the inside

      US /ɑn ði ɪnˈsaɪd/

      UK /ɔn ðə inˈsaid/

      • Phrase
      • Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
      • In prison; incarcerated.
      • Adjective
      • Possessing secret or confidential information.
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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To price something excessively high
      • Adjective
      • With too high a price so that it may not sell
      C2
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    • pastel

      US /pæˈstel/

      UK /ˈpæstl/

      • Adjective
      • Being a pale or light color
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    • 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 in

      US /pɑp ɪn/

      UK /pɔp in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To visit someone briefly.
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
      B2
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    • pork chops

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
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    • potato

      US /pəˈteɪtoʊ/

      UK /pəˈteɪtəʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Vegetable used e.g. to make fries
      A2
      More
    • precipitation

      US /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteʃən/

      UK /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material that falls from sky; rain, snow or hail
      • Chemical process of separating solids from liquids
      B2
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    • pudding

      US /ˈpʊdɪŋ/

      UK /ˈpʊdɪŋ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Baked dishes for dessert
      B2
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    • saint

      US /sent/

      UK /seɪnt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who is very good, kind or patient
      • Person of exceptional holiness
      B2
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    • sample

      US /ˈsæmpl/

      UK /ˈsɑ:mpl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try (e.g. food, drink), to see if you like it
      • Noun
      • A small quantity of something used as a taster
      A2TOEIC
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    • scarf down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To eat something very quickly and eagerly.
      A1
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    • serve

      US /sɚv/

      UK /sɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To act in a particular position or office
      • To hit the first ball to an opponent in tennis etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • shuttle

      US /ˈʃʌtl/

      UK /ˈʃʌtl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Vehicle carrying passengers between two places
      • Device used when weaving cloth
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move passengers between two nearby places
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    • square

      US /skwɛr/

      UK /skweə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
      • The result of multiplying Length by the width
      • Adjective
      • Being fair or honest
      • Multiply a number by itself e.g. 2x2 or 6x6
      A2TOEIC
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    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
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    • syrup

      US /ˈsɪrəp, ˈsɚ-/

      UK /ˈsɪrəp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Sugary liquid e.g. used on pancakes
      B2
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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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    • taro

      US /'tɑ:roʊ/

      UK /'tɑ:rəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Tropical herb grown for its edible root
      C2
      More
    • taste

      US /test/

      UK /teɪst/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
      • Flavor in your mouth from food or drink
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To experience something
      • To experience the flavor of food, drink
      A2TOEIC
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    • tasty

      US /ˈtesti/

      UK /ˈteɪsti/

      • Adjective
      • Good tasting; having a lot of flavor
      A2
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    • terrace

      US /ˈtɛrɪs/

      UK /ˈterəs/

      • Noun
      • Flat area next to a building to sit and relax
      B1
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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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    • transportation

      US /ˌtrænspɔ:rˈteɪʃn/

      UK /ˌtrænspɔ:ˈteɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of moving people or goods between places
      • A system or means of transport, especially public transport.
      B1
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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
      A1
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    • venetian

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • From Venice, Italy
      B2
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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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