Vocabulary

  • grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • think about: To consider something carefully.
  • used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
  • back then: At that time in the past.
  • by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • one up: In a better or more advantageous position.
  • hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
  • got to: To arrive at some place
  • on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
  • flip over: To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
  • play games: To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
  • wind up: To be brought to a state of great tension
  • came off: To succeed in doing; complete something
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
  • know better: To be wise enough not to do something.
  • sound right: To seem correct or accurate.
  • no smoking: A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • bunch: A group of things of the same kind
  • evolve: To develop certain features
  • kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
  • pitch: To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
  • generation: Act or process of producing or causing something
  • explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • humanity: Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
  • slam: To criticize sharply
  • filthy: Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
  • trend: Current style or fashion
  • request: To ask for, usually politely and formally
  • doom: Certain of the failure or destruction of
  • epiphany: Christian feast celebrating Jesus as an infant
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • ongoing: Continuing to exist or be in progress
  • frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
  • wheel: Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
  • unravel: To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
  • grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
  • bash: To hit something; to criticize
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • helicopter: Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
  • bill: Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
  • overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
  • perfect: So good it cannot be improved
  • fuss: Act of being excited in a complaining manner
  • fidget: to make continuous, small movements because you are nervous or bored
  • arrogance: Rude manner from belief you are better than others
  • laugh: To make a happy sound when something is funny
  • harmless: Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
  • hover: (Bird/helicopter) to fly staying in one position
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
  • magnet: Metal object that attracts or repels other metals
  • slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • burglar: Thief who enters a building with intent to steal
  • childhood: The time when you are a child
  • stupid: Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
  • age: To keep food, wine for a long time to improve it
  • cardboard: Lightweight paper board
  • fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
  • video: Recording capturing action with sound
  • soft: Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
  • chatter: To talk a lot in a casual manner
  • lazy: Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
  • trading: To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
  • thud: Dull noise, as of something heavy falling
  • smart: Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
  • goo: Any thick sticky unpleasant substance
  • eyesight: Normal use of the faculty of vision
  • plop: Sound made when a solid is dropped into a liquid
  • propeller: Device with blades that move a plane or boat
  • medley: Mixture (of songs, music etc.)
  • knowledgeable: Having knowledge through education and experience
  • hypocritical: Behaving in a way that you criticize in others
  • toy: Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
  • wheeze: To breathe with difficulty
  • honking: To make a loud noise like that of a horn
  • backstreet: A street off a main street in a town
  • sh: Sound people make to make someone be quiet
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    • arrogance

      US /ˈærəɡəns/

      UK /ˈærəgəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Rude manner from belief you are better than others
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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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    • back then

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A street off a main street in a town
      C2
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    • bash

      US /bæʃ/

      UK /bæʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit something; to criticize
      B2
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    • bill

      US /bɪl/

      UK /bɪl/

      • Noun
      • Plan for a new law being discussed by a government
      • Sign or poster advertising something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To request payment by handing over an invoice
      A2TOEIC
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    • bunch

      US /bʌntʃ/

      UK /bʌntʃ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A group of things of the same kind
      • A group of people.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To group people or things closely together
      B1
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    • burglar

      US /ˈbɚɡlɚ/

      UK /'bɜ:ɡlə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Thief who enters a building with intent to steal
      • A person who commits burglary as a profession.
      B2
      More
    • by now

      US /baɪ naʊ/

      UK /bai nau/

      • Phrase
      • At the present time or already; before the present.
      A2
      More
    • came off

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To succeed in doing; complete something
      • To detach or come away from something in pieces
      A1
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    • cardboard

      US /ˈkɑ:rdbɔ:rd/

      UK /ˈkɑ:dbɔ:d/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Lightweight paper board
      B1
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    • chatter

      US /ˈtʃætɚ/

      UK /ˈtʃætə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To talk a lot in a casual manner
      • (As of teeth if cold) to click uncontrollably
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Continuous rapid talk about matters of little importance.
      • A rapid series of short, sharp noises.
      C2
      More
    • childhood

      US /ˈtʃaɪldˌhʊd/

      UK /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The time when you are a child
      B1
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    • circular

      US /ˈsɜ:rkjələ(r)/

      UK /ˈsɜ:kjələ(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
      • Noun
      • Paper with news, ads, etc. sent round to people
      B2
      More
    • doom

      US /dum/

      UK /du:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Certain of the failure or destruction of
      • Very bad, unhappy future event or situation
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make failure, defeat or death certain for
      B2
      More
    • evolve

      US /ɪˈvɑlv/

      UK /ɪ'vɒlv/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To develop certain features
      • To develop or change slowly over time
      B1
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    • eyesight

      US /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/

      UK /ˈaɪsaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Normal use of the faculty of vision
      B2
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    • fidget

      US /ˈfɪdʒɪt/

      UK /'fɪdʒɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • to make continuous, small movements because you are nervous or bored
      • Noun
      • a small movement that somebody makes repeatedly because they are nervous or bored
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    • filthy

      US /ˈfɪlθi/

      UK /'fɪlθɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Being very rude (about sex, bodily functions)
      • (E.g. of a joke) being extremely rude or impolite
      B2
      More
    • flip over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To turn something over quickly, with a sudden movement.
      • To turn upside down or onto its side, especially a vehicle.
      More
    • frown

      US /fraʊn/

      UK /fraʊn/

      • Noun
      • When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To pull the eyebrows together to show anger
      B1
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    • fuss

      US /fʌs/

      UK /fʌs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of being excited in a complaining manner
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be very over-worried or excited
      B1
      More
    • generation

      US /ˌdʒɛnəˈreʃən/

      UK /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of producing or causing something
      • People born and living at about the same time
      A2TOEIC
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    • get out of

      US /ɡɛt aʊt ʌv/

      UK /ɡet aut ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
      • To leave a small, enclosed vehicle
      A1
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    • goo

      US /ɡu/

      UK /gu:/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Any thick sticky unpleasant substance
      C1
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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
      A1
      More
    • grow up

      US /ɡro ʌp/

      UK /ɡrəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To develop from a child into an adult
      A1
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    • harmless

      US /ˈhɑ:rmləs/

      UK /ˈhɑ:mləs/

      • Adjective
      • Being unable to cause damage or injury; safe
      • Not being intended/likely to upset or anger others
      A2
      More
    • helicopter

      US /ˈhɛlɪˌkɑptɚ/

      UK /'helɪkɒptə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Aircraft with spinning blades at the top
      • Transitive Verb
      • To transport by helicopter
      B1TOEIC
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    • hold on

      US /hold ɑn/

      UK /həuld ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
      • To wait for a short time.
      A1
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    • honking

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a loud noise like that of a horn
      C2
      More
    • hover

      US /ˈhʌvər/

      UK /ˈhɒvə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Bird/helicopter) to fly staying in one position
      • To stay close to an area or place
      • Noun
      • The act of remaining in one place in the air.
      B2
      More
    • humanity

      US /hjuˈmænɪti/

      UK /hju:ˈmænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being understanding or sympathetic
      • Compassionate behavior, especially towards those suffering.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • All human beings collectively; the human race.
      A2
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    • hypocritical

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Behaving in a way that you criticize in others
      B2
      More
    • 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
      More
    • in the world

      US /ɪn ði wɜrld/

      UK /in ðə wɜː(r)ld/

      • Phrase
      • Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
      • Used to indicate the extent or degree of something, often in a superlative sense.
      A1
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    • kinda

      US /'kaɪndə/

      UK /'kaɪndə/

      • Noun
      • Short way of saying 'kind of'
      • Adverb
      • Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
      • Sort of; in a way.
      B2
      More
    • know better

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be wise enough not to do something.
      • To be expected to have the sense to not do something.
      A1
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    • knowledgeable

      US /ˈnɑlɪdʒəbəl/

      UK /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Having knowledge through education and experience
      A2
      More
    • lazy

      US /ˈlezi/

      UK /ˈleɪzi/

      • Adjective
      • Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
      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
      A1
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    • magnet

      US /'mæɡnət/

      UK /ˈmægnət/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal object that attracts or repels other metals
      • Something popular and able to draw people
      B1
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    • medley

      US /ˈmɛdli/

      UK /'medlɪ/

      • Noun
      • Mixture (of songs, music etc.)
      B2
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    • no smoking

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A rule or sign indicating that smoking is not allowed in a particular area.
      • Adjective
      • Designating an area where smoking is prohibited.
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
      More
    • on the ground

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the surface of the earth.
      • Present and available in a particular place, especially to deal with a situation.
      More
    • 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.
      A1
      More
    • ongoing

      US /ˈɑ:ngoʊɪŋ/

      UK /ˈɒngəʊɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Continuing to exist or be in progress
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A situation or process that is currently taking place or is in progress.
      • A problem or difficulty that continues to exist or happen.
      B1
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    • overlap

      US /ˌoʊvərˈlæp/

      UK /ˌəʊvəˈlæp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To lie over or cover a part of something else
      • To happen at the same time as another event
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount shared in the same space, form, idea
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    • pitch

      US /pɪtʃ/

      UK /pɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest a product, idea to make someone buy
      • To throw a baseball to a batter
      • Noun
      • Act of throwing a baseball for someone to hit
      • Playing fields in sports, e.g. for soccer
      B1TOEIC
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    • play games

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To participate in activities for enjoyment or recreation, often involving rules and competition.
      • To behave in a dishonest or insincere way to achieve a goal.
      A1
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    • plop

      US /plɑp/

      UK /plɒp/

      • Noun
      • Sound made when a solid is dropped into a liquid
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sound by falling into liquid
      B2
      More
    • propeller

      US /prəˈpɛlɚ/

      UK /prəˈpelə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Device with blades that move a plane or boat
      B2
      More
    • request

      US /rɪˈkwɛst/

      UK /rɪ'kwest/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To ask for, usually politely and formally
      • Noun
      • Thing that has been asked for
      • A signal to a computer system or program to perform a task.
      A2TOEIC
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    • sh

      US /ʃ/

      UK /ʃ/

      • Interjection
      • Sound people make to make someone be quiet
      C2
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    • slam

      US /slæm/

      UK /slæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To criticize sharply
      • To shut with a lot of force, making a loud noise
      • Noun
      • Act or sound of closing a door, etc. violently
      B1
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    • slippery

      US /ˈslɪpəri/

      UK /ˈslɪpəri/

      • Adjective
      • Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
      • Hard to pin down; avoiding telling facts; evasive
      B1
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    • smart

      US /smɑ:rt/

      UK /smɑ:t/

      • Adjective
      • Fashionable; well-dressed; well-groomed
      • Looking clean, neat and stylish
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel hurt or upset
      • To hurt with an unexpected sharp or burning pain
      A2TOEIC
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    • soft

      US /sɔft, sɑft/

      UK /sɒft/

      • Adjective
      • Having flowing curves rather than sharp edges
      • Easy to press, bend or cut; not hard or firm
      A2
      More
    • sound right

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To seem correct or accurate.
      More
    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
      B1
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    • stupid

      US /ˈstu:pɪd/

      UK /ˈstju:pɪd/

      • Adjective
      • Not intelligent; lacking ability to learn easily
      • Noun
      • A stupid person.
      A2
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    • 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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    • think about

      US /θɪŋk əˈbaʊt/

      UK /θiŋk əˈbaut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To consider something carefully.
      • To remember or call to mind.
      A1
      More
    • thud

      US /θʌd/

      UK /θʌd/

      • Noun
      • Dull noise, as of something heavy falling
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a dull noise often from falling heavily
      B2
      More
    • toy

      US /tɔɪ/

      UK /tɔɪ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Things children play with, as dolls or small cars
      • Adjective
      • Something small in size compared to an original
      A2
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    • trading

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To buy, sell and exchange goods in business
      • To give something in return for something else
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Buying, selling and exchange of goods in business
      A2
      More
    • trend

      US /trɛnd/

      UK /trend/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Current style or fashion
      • General direction that is taken
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To be current and popular
      • To move up or down
      A2
      More
    • unravel

      US /ʌnˈrævəl/

      UK /ʌnˈrævl/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work out the meaning of, in a slow careful way
      • To separate or disentangle threads; to come apart.
      B2
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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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    • 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
      More
    • wheel

      US /wi:l/

      UK /wi:l/

      • Noun
      • Round thing that rolls, used for moving things
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move something which has wheels or is on wheels
      • To turn or cause to turn something in a circle
      A2
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    • wheeze

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To breathe with difficulty
      • Noun
      • Difficulty of breathing
      C1
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    • wind up

      US //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      UK //ˈwaɪndˌʌp//

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be brought to a state of great tension
      • To close or finalize something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To arrive or end up in a particular state, situation, or place, especially unintentionally.
      • To bring something to an end; to conclude or finish something.
      A1
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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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