Vocabulary

  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • have to: Must do
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • made with: Containing a particular ingredient or material.
  • on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • finish off: To complete the last part of something.
  • at night: During the night; in the nighttime.
  • set up
  • on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
  • go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • wait for: To wait until someone comes, or something happens
  • quick question: A brief and simple inquiry.
  • to the touch: When tested or sensed by physical contact.
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • on the hunt: Actively searching for someone or something.
  • in places: In some locations but not others
  • in that order: Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
  • as long as: For the period that; provided that.
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • mess around: To cheat on your partner with another lover
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • sweet tooth: A great liking for sweet foods.
  • cool down: To become cooler; to reduce in temperature.
  • freeze over: When a body of water becomes covered with ice.
  • to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
  • a few moments: A short period of time
  • care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
  • rat race: A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
  • chill out: To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • stuff: Generic description for things, materials, objects
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • craving: To have a very strong desire for something
  • texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
  • tongue: Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
  • bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
  • vision: Ability to see; eyesight
  • flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • palm: Inner area of a person's hand
  • tender: Gentle; with great care or consideration
  • favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
  • remind: To cause someone to remember what they forgot
  • piece: A counter in a board game
  • garlic: Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
  • dim: Not bright; not being clear
  • taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
  • flesh: Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • chew: To bite something many times without swallowing it
  • feed: To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
  • sweaty: Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • bite: Amount of food taken into your mouth at one time
  • frozen: Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • peanut: Edible small nut which grows under the ground
  • choose: To select; decide between several possibilities
  • goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • lamb: Young sheep
  • smoothie: Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
  • sum: Amount when all is added together; total
  • durian: Tree of southeastern Asia having edible oval fruit with a hard spiny rind; huge fruit native to southeastern Asia 'smelling like Hell and tasting like Heaven'; seeds are roasted and eaten like nuts
  • skewer: Thin metal or wooden stick to hold pieces of food
  • nearby: Close to where you are
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
  • creamy: Resembling or containing cream
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • smell: To have a particular odor
  • rancid: With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
  • pierce: Person's name
  • coconut: A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
  • cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
  • fibrous: Containing, having or resembling threads
  • pork: Meat of a pig, used for food
  • strawberry: Sweet fleshy red fruit
  • yam: Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
  • tofu: Compressed bean curd used in cooking
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    • a few moments

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A short period of time
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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.
      A1
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    • at night

      US /æt naɪt/

      UK /æt nait/

      • Phrase
      • During the night; in the nighttime.
      A1
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
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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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    • care of

      US /kɛr ʌv/

      UK /kɛə ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
      A2
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    • chew

      US /tʃu:/

      UK /tʃu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bite something many times without swallowing it
      • Noun
      • Act of biting something many times
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    • chill out

      US /tʃɪl aʊt/

      UK /tʃil aut/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
      • To calm down; to become less excited or agitated.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To relax and stop being angry or nervous about something.
      B2
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    • coconut

      US /ˈkoʊkənʌt/

      UK /ˈkəʊkənʌt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A large nut with a hairy shell and white flesh
      B2
      More
    • 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.
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    • craving

      US /ˈkrevɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To have a very strong desire for something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Very strong desire for something
      • An intense desire for something, especially a drug or alcohol.
      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
      B1
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    • creamy

      US /ˈkrimi/

      UK /'kri:mɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Resembling or containing cream
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    • dim

      US /dɪm/

      UK /dɪm/

      • Adjective
      • Not bright; not being clear
      • Not intelligent; a bit stupid or slow
      • Transitive Verb
      • To reduce the brightness of a light
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    • feed

      US /fid/

      UK /fi:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give food, e.g. to animals or a baby
      • To push something through an opening
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Food given to animals
      A2TOEIC
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    • fibrous

      US /ˈfaɪbrəs/

      UK /'faɪbrəs/

      • Adjective
      • Containing, having or resembling threads
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    • finish off

      US /ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔf/

      UK /ˈfiniʃ ɔf/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To complete the last part of something.
      • To decisively defeat someone.
      A2
      More
    • 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
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    • flesh

      US /flɛʃ/

      UK /fleʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Soft part of fruit, vegetable that can be eaten
      • The soft tissues of your body covering the bones
      • Transitive Verb
      • To clean the skin e.g. of scales from a fish
      A2
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    • freeze over

      US /friz ˈoʊvɚ/

      UK /fri:z ˈəuvə/

      • other
      • When a body of water becomes covered with ice.
      • To become covered with ice or freeze solid.
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    • frozen

      US /ˈfroʊzn/

      UK /'frəʊzn/

      • Adjective
      • Hard, solid because it is below zero degrees
      • Preserved by freezing.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To store an item of food in a cold place
      • To make someone to not want to communicate
      A2
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    • garlic

      US /ˈɡɑrlɪk/

      UK /'ɡɑ:lɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong-smelling white bulb used in cooking
      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.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

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

      US /ˈɡʊdnɪs/

      UK /ˈgʊdnəs/

      • Interjection
      • (Used to express slight surprise)
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Nourishment; good food value
      A2
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    • got to

      US /ɡɑt tu/

      UK /gɔt tu:/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive at some place
      • To have the opportunity or permission to do something
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To appeal to the emotions of; move
      • To finally begin to start something after a delay
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • in fact

      US /ɪn fækt/

      UK /in fækt/

      • Adverb
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
      • Used to introduce a more detailed or surprising piece of information.
      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that is surprising or contrary to what might be expected.
      C1
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    • in places

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In some locations but not others
      A1
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    • in that order

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Following the sequence or arrangement previously mentioned or understood.
      C1
      More
    • just kind of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
      • Used to indicate something is approximately or generally similar to something else.
      A2
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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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    • lamb

      US /læm/

      UK /læm/

      • Countable Noun
      • Young sheep
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To give birth to a baby sheep
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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
      More
    • made with

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Containing a particular ingredient or material.
      • Created or produced using a specific tool, method, or process.
      • Phrasal Verb
      • To offer or provide something, often quickly or unexpectedly.
      A1
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    • mess around

      US /mɛs əˈraʊnd/

      UK /mes əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cheat on your partner with another lover
      • To pass the time aimlessly
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To behave in a silly or playful way.
      • To spend time doing things that are not important or useful.
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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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    • on the hunt

      US /ɑn ði hʌnt/

      UK /ɔn ðə hʌnt/

      • Phrase
      • Actively searching for someone or something.
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    • on the road

      US /ɑn ði rəʊd/

      UK /ɔn ðə roʊd/

      • Phrase
      • Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
      • Making progress; advancing towards a goal.
      • Idiom
      • Making progress towards a goal or achievement.
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    • on the street

      US /ɑn ði strit/

      UK /ɔn ðə stri:t/

      • Phrase
      • Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
      • Available or circulating, especially illegally or unofficially.
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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.
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    • one up

      US /wʌn ʌp/

      UK /wʌn ʌp/

      • Adjective
      • In a better or more advantageous position.
      • Countable Noun
      • An extra life or chance in a video game.
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    • palm

      US /pɑ:m/

      UK /pɑ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Inner area of a person's hand
      • Tropical tree with large leaves only at its top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hide something in your hand
      • To push someone way with your hand
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    • peanut

      US /ˈpiˌnʌt/

      UK /ˈpi:nʌt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Edible small nut which grows under the ground
      • A very small amount of money.
      B2
      More
    • pierce

      US /pɪrs/

      UK /pɪəs/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force a way into
      • To make a hole with something sharp
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    • pork

      US /pɔ:rk/

      UK /pɔ:k/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Meat of a pig, used for food
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    • quick question

      US

      UK

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A brief and simple inquiry.
      • Phrase
      • An introductory phrase indicating a question requiring a prompt answer.
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    • rancid

      US /'rænsɪd/

      UK /ˈrænsɪd/

      • Adjective
      • With an unpleasant smell or taste, like sour milk
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    • rat race

      US /ræt res/

      UK /ræt reis/

      • Noun
      • A way of life in which people are caught up in a fiercely competitive struggle for wealth or power.
      • A strenuous, wearisome, and usually competitive activity or routine.
      A2
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    • recommend

      US /ˌrɛkəˈmɛnd/

      UK /ˌrekə'mend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To advise or suggest that someone do something
      • To endorse or support something publicly.
      A2TOEIC
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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.
      A2TOEIC
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
      B1
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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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    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
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    • skewer

      US /ˈskjuɚ/

      UK /ˈskju:ə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thin metal or wooden stick to hold pieces of food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push a wooden stick through food before cooking
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    • 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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    • smoothie

      US /ˈsmuði/

      UK /ˈsmu:ði/

      • Noun
      • Someone who polite and confident, but in a insincere way
      • Countable Noun
      • Thick smooth drink of fruit, ice cream or milk
      C2
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    • strawberry

      US /ˈstrɔˌbɛri/

      UK /'strɔ:bərɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Sweet fleshy red fruit
      B1
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    • stuff

      US /stʌf/

      UK /stʌf/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Generic description for things, materials, objects
      • Transitive Verb
      • To push material inside something, with force
      B1
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    • sum

      US /sʌm/

      UK /sʌm/

      • Noun
      • Amount when all is added together; total
      • Transitive Verb
      • To add two or more numbers together; total
      A2TOEIC
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    • sweaty

      US /ˈswɛti/

      UK /'swetɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Covered in sweat, or smelling of sweat
      A2
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    • sweet tooth

      US /swit tuθ/

      UK /swi:t tu:θ/

      • Noun
      • A great liking for sweet foods.
      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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    • tender

      US /ˈtɛndɚ/

      UK /'tendə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Gentle; with great care or consideration
      • Feeling pain when an area of skin is touched
      • Noun
      • A formal offer for something (e.g. some business)
      B2TOEIC
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    • texture

      US /ˈtɛkstʃɚ/

      UK /ˈtekstʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality from different elements, as in music
      • Look and feel of a substance or material
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give a particular look or feel to a surface
      B1
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    • to taste

      US /tu teɪst/

      UK /tu teɪst/

      • other
      • Add an ingredient according to your preference.
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    • to the touch

      US /tu ðə ˈtʌtʃ/

      UK /tə ðə ˈtʌtʃ/

      • other
      • When tested or sensed by physical contact.
      B2
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    • tofu

      US /'toʊfu:/

      UK /'təʊfu:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Compressed bean curd used in cooking
      C1
      More
    • tongue

      US /tʌŋ/

      UK /tʌŋ/

      • Noun
      • Long, thin part of (e.g. shoe under the laces)
      • Meat from the mouth of an animal, cooked as food
      • Transitive Verb
      • To using your mouth to produce musical notes
      • To use your mouth to touch something
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    • vision

      US /ˈvɪʒən/

      UK /'vɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ability to see; eyesight
      • Something you see in your imagination or dreams
      A2
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    • wait for

      US /wet fɔr/

      UK /weit fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait until someone comes, or something happens
      A1
      More
    • yam

      US /jæm/

      UK /jæm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Tropical climbing plant with edible tubers (roots)
      B2
      More
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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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