Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • climb up: To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
  • next to: Being located along side another
  • stand here: To remain in or move to this specific location.
  • back out: To say you will now not do something you promised
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • coming over: To change sides in a discussion
  • over the top: More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
  • aside from
  • secret recipe: A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, kept secret to maintain exclusivity.
  • in the hand: Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
  • on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
  • make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • like fudge: Emphatic expression of intense feeling, often anger.
  • have to: Must do
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • beverage: A drink other than water
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • charge: To run quickly toward someone to attack them
  • blow: To move something using air
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • patron: Person buying products or services of a business
  • serve: To act in a particular position or office
  • connection: Something that joins things together; being joined
  • peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
  • courage: Quality of being able to face danger without fear
  • bitter: Feeling angry and sad over something
  • stomach: Place in the body where food is processed
  • sip: To drink just a little at a time
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • crispy: Dry and breaking with a sharp sound
  • remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
  • hint: To suggest without being direct about it
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
  • deep: Complex and important
  • melt: To disappear or to go away
  • liver: Organ from animals served as food
  • kettle: Metal container with spout used for boiling water
  • battle: Military fight between armies
  • gooey: Soft and sticky
  • wind: A current of air moving approximately horizontally, especially one strong enough to be felt
  • bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
  • alliance: Group of people/organizations working together
  • damp: A little wet
  • tablet: Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
  • gravy: Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • beam: To send out information, signals, or light
  • sword: A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
  • crunchy: (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
  • spring: Coil of metal that lessens impact, e.g. on cars
  • ginger: Being reddish-brown in color
  • heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
  • solstice: Time of year when sun is farthest away from Earth
  • refreshing: To refill a person's glass with a drink
  • saint: Person who is very good, kind or patient
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
  • creamy: Resembling or containing cream
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • sweet: Piece of candy, or other food containing sugar
  • love: Person's name
  • shortly: Quickly; soon; in a moment
  • today: This day; day that is happening now
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • freezing: To harden to a solid below zero degrees
  • woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
  • fudge: Soft sweet made from butter and milk
  • sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
  • soda: Sweet bubbly flavored drink
  • lemon: Badly made or poorly functioning product
  • shortbread: Very rich thick butter cookie
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    • alliance

      US /əˈlaɪəns/

      UK /əˈlaɪəns/

      • Noun
      • Group of people/organizations working together
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    • aside from

      US /əˈsaɪd frʌm/

      UK /əˈsaid frɔm/

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • back out

      US /bæk aʊt/

      UK /bæk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To say you will now not do something you promised
      A1
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    • back then

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • At that time in the past.
      A1
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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
      A2
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    • battle

      US /ˈbætl/

      UK /'bætl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Military fight between armies
      • Working hard to stop something; struggle
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight or struggle against someone or something
      • To work hard to stop something; struggle
      A2
      More
    • beam

      US /bim/

      UK /bi:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send out information, signals, or light
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A long piece of metal or wood used in construction
      • A line of light or energy
      B1
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    • beverage

      US /ˈbɛvərɪdʒ, ˈbɛvrɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈbevərɪdʒ/

      • Countable Noun
      • A drink other than water
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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
      A2
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    • bitter

      US /ˈbɪtɚ/

      UK /'bɪtə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Feeling angry and sad over something
      • Sharp unpleasant taste (e.g. strong black coffee)
      A2
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    • blow

      US /blo/

      UK /bləʊ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something using air
      • To make air come quickly out of your mouth
      • Noun
      • Something that causes you difficulty or sadness
      • Act of making air come out of your mouth
      A2
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    • charge

      US /tʃɑrdʒ/

      UK /tʃɑ:dʒ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To run quickly toward someone to attack them
      • To ask for money as a price for a service or goods
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An attack by running quickly toward someone
      • A price for a service or goods
      A2
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    • climb up

      US /klaɪm ʌp/

      UK /klaim ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To ascend or move to a higher position by using one's hands and feet.
      A1
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    • come back

      US /kʌm bæk/

      UK /kʌm bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To reply to someone, often forcefully
      • To be remembered
      A1
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    • coming over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change sides in a discussion
      • To visit someone's home
      A1
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    • connection

      US /kəˈnɛkʃən/

      UK /kəˈnekʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that joins things together; being joined
      • Person you know who can help you in some way
      A2
      More
    • courage

      US /ˈkɚrɪdʒ, ˈkʌr-/

      UK /'kʌrɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being able to face danger without fear
      • The quality of being brave enough to do what is right or necessary, even when it is difficult or dangerous
      • Transitive Verb
      • To encourage or embolden someone.
      A2
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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
      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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    • crunchy

      US /ˈkrʌntʃi/

      UK /'krʌntʃɪ/

      • Adjective
      • (of food, snow) making a soft compacting sound
      B2
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    • damp

      US /dæmp/

      UK /dæmp/

      • Adjective
      • A little wet
      A2
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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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    • flavor

      US /ˈflevɚ/

      UK /'fleɪvə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality giving something a particular character
      • Taste of something, especially in food or drink
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add extra taste to a food
      B1
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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
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    • freezing

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To harden to a solid below zero degrees
      • To store an item of food in a cold place
      • Adjective
      • Period of very cold weather under zero degrees
      B1
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    • fudge

      US /fʌdʒ/

      UK /fʌdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Soft sweet made from butter and milk
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid dealing with an issue, problem
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    • ginger

      US /ˈdʒɪndʒɚ/

      UK /ˈdʒɪndʒə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Being reddish-brown in color
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Root with a hot strong taste used in cooking
      B2
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
      A1
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    • gooey

      US /ˈɡui/

      UK /ˈgu:i/

      • Adjective
      • Soft and sticky
      C1
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    • gravy

      US /ˈɡrevi/

      UK /ˈgreɪvi/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Brown sauce made from meat juices when cooking
      B2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • high expectations

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
      B1
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    • hint

      US /hɪnt/

      UK /hɪnt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To suggest without being direct about it
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Helpful piece of information
      • Tiny quantity or sign of something
      A2
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    • in the hand

      US /ɪn ðə ˈhænd/

      UK /in ðə ˈhænd/

      • Preposition
      • Physically held or grasped in one's hand.
      B2
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    • inside of

      US /ɪnˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Within; in the inner part of.
      • Within a certain period of time.
      A1
      More
    • kettle

      US /ˈkɛtl/

      UK /ˈketl/

      • Noun
      • Metal container with spout used for boiling water
      B2
      More
    • lemon

      US /ˈlɛmən/

      UK /'lemən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Badly made or poorly functioning product
      • Small yellow fruit with sour juice
      B2
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    • like fudge

      US /laɪk fʌdʒ/

      UK /laɪk fʌdʒ/

      • other
      • Emphatic expression of intense feeling, often anger.
      C1
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    • liver

      US /ˈlɪvɚ/

      UK /ˈlɪvə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Organ from animals served as food
      • Organ that absorbs food and cleans the blood
      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
      A1
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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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    • melt

      US /mɛlt/

      UK /melt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To disappear or to go away
      • To make, become soft or liquid due to heat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • A mass of material that has been melted, especially metal.
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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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.
      A1
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    • over the top

      US /ˈovɚ ði tɑp/

      UK /ˈəuvə ðə tɔp/

      • Adjective
      • More than what is considered normal or suitable; exaggerated.
      • So extreme that it is offensive.
      • Adverb
      • To an excessive degree; excessively.
      A1
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    • over to

      US

      UK

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

      US /ˈpetrən/

      UK /'peɪtrən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person buying products or services of a business
      • Someone who donates to an organization or activity
      B2TOEIC
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    • peak

      US /pik/

      UK /pi:k/

      • Noun
      • Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
      • The very top of a mountain
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To reach the highest or best point
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    • refreshing

      US /rɪˈfrɛʃɪŋ/

      UK /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To refill a person's glass with a drink
      • To restore strength and energy to; revive
      • Adjective
      • Making you feel less hot or tired
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    • remind

      US /rɪˈmaɪnd/

      UK /rɪ'maɪnd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone to remember what they forgot
      • To cause someone to think of something similar or related.
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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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    • secret recipe

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A set of instructions for preparing a particular dish, kept secret to maintain exclusivity.
      B1
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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.
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    • sheep

      US /ʃip/

      UK /ʃi:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
      • Noun
      • Person who behaves as others do, without thinking
      B1
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    • shortbread

      US /ˈʃɔ:rtbred/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:tbred/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very rich thick butter cookie
      C2
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    • shortly

      US /ˈʃɔrtli/

      UK /ˈʃɔ:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Quickly; soon; in a moment
      • In an unfriendly or rude way
      B1
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    • sip

      US /sɪp/

      UK /sɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To drink just a little at a time
      B1
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    • soda

      US /ˈsoʊdə/

      UK /ˈsəʊdə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sweet bubbly flavored drink
      B2
      More
    • solstice

      US /ˈsɑ:lstɪs/

      UK /ˈsɒlstɪs/

      • Noun
      • Time of year when sun is farthest away from Earth
      C2
      More
    • stand here

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain in or move to this specific location.
      More
    • stomach

      US /ˈstʌmək/

      UK /'stʌmək/

      • Noun
      • Place in the body where food is processed
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • to be able to accept something unpleasant
      A2
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    • sword

      US /sɔrd/

      UK /sɔ:d/

      • Countable Noun
      • A long metal weapon with a sharp point and edge
      B1
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    • tablet

      US /ˈtæblɪt/

      UK /'tæblət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small hand-held computer with a touch screen
      • Small round piece of medicine which is swallowed
      B2
      More
    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
      A1
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    • 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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    • temperature

      US /ˈtɛmpərəˌtʃʊr,-tʃɚ,ˈtɛmprə-/

      UK /ˈtemprətʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • When you your body heat is above normal
      • How hot or cold something is, e.g. the weather
      A2
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
      A1
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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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    • woo

      US /wu/

      UK /wu:/

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

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
      • Thin bread filled with food and rolled
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be or move around something
      • To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
      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

    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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