Vocabulary

  • know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • from the hip: Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
  • at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
  • same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
  • consist of
  • put out: To publish, e.g. a book
  • burn through: To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
  • thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
  • without which: Used to indicate something that is essential or necessary for something else to exist or happen.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
  • over time: Gradually; as time passes.
  • change over: To switch from one thing to another.
  • end up with: To have something as a result.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • above all: Most importantly; more than anything else.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • stay in: To remain inside one's home.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • write down: To record in writing
  • structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
  • capacity: Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
  • bizarre: Odd or strange
  • sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
  • position: Person's opinion or attitude about something
  • rid: To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
  • imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
  • capable: Being able to do something very well; proficient
  • subconsciously: From the subconscious mind
  • notion: Sudden idea or desire to do something
  • desire: To wish for, hope or want something
  • stimulate: To arouse or excite emotionally
  • court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
  • state: Region within a country, with its own government
  • numerous: Existing in large numbers
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • transparent: Being open to see and to public criticism
  • subject: The person, thing, or idea that is being discussed, described, or studied.
  • motivate: To give someone a reason, the will to do something
  • elastic: Able to return to original shape after stretching
  • withstand: To remain unaffected by something or someone
  • skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
  • invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
  • explanation: Details or reasons given to make something clear
  • bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
  • irritate: To disturb, anger, or upset someone
  • restore: To return a thing to its original condition
  • storage: Act of storing something; a depository for goods
  • button: Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
  • marvelous: Extraordinarily good or great
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • pupil: Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
  • blink: To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
  • equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
  • embryo: Tiny plant stored inside a seed
  • melanin: Pigment giving color to skin, hair etc.
  • memory: Ability of the mind to call back past things
  • fracture: Break in a bone, usually small
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
  • nourish: To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
  • sneeze: Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
  • difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
  • mistake: Something done wrong/calculated wrong; error
  • include: To make someone, something part of a group
  • remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • part: Division of a book
  • attack: To try to destroy, beat, or injure
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • discomfort: To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
  • hormonal: Concerning or caused by hormones in the body
  • hiccup: A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
  • composite: Made of more than one different part
  • synapse: Junction between neurons in the brain
  • bacterial: Concerning or caused by bacteria
  • diffusion: Spreading out over a larger area
  • eyesight: Normal use of the faculty of vision
  • moisturize: To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
  • graphical: Detailed so something is very clear
  • superhero: Fictional character who fights evil
  • gaseous: Existing as or having characteristics of a gas
  • femur: Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
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    • above all

      US /əˈbʌv ɔl/

      UK /əˈbʌv ɔ:l/

      • Phrase
      • Most importantly; more than anything else.
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    • after all

      US /ˈæftɚ ɔl/

      UK /ˈɑ:ftə ɔ:l/

      • Adverb
      • In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
      • Considering everything; used to indicate that something is happening or is true despite some difficulty or obstacle
      • Phrase
      • Despite what was expected or thought; in spite of everything.
      • Taking everything into consideration; considering that.
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    • at the same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
      • Nevertheless; however; used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying statement.
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    • attack

      US /əˈtæk/

      UK /ə'tæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to destroy, beat, or injure
      • Noun
      • Act intended to hurt someone physically, mentally
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    • bacterial

      US /bæk'tɪərɪrl/

      UK /bæk'tɪərɪəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or caused by bacteria
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    • bear

      US /bɛr/

      UK /bɛː/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To accept (responsibilities or duties)
      • To give birth to a child; to produce fruit
      • Countable Noun
      • Large brown animal with fur that lives in forests
      • Someone who expects stock market to fall
      A2
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    • bizarre

      US /bɪˈzɑr/

      UK /bɪˈzɑ:(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Odd or strange
      B2
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    • blink

      US /blɪŋk/

      UK /blɪŋk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To close and open one or both of the eyes rapidly
      • To shine with a flickering light.
      • Noun
      • A quick shutting and opening of the eye.
      • A brief flash of light.
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    • bright

      US /braɪt/

      UK /braɪt/

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

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use up a supply of something, especially money, very quickly.
      • To make a hole in something by burning it.
      B1
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    • button

      US /ˈbʌtn/

      UK /'bʌtn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small round piece material used to fasten clothing
      • Switch activated by pressing
      • Transitive Verb
      • To fasten e.g. a shirt, coat
      • To suppress or restrain (feelings, etc.).
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    • capable

      US /ˈkepəbəl/

      UK /'keɪpəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being able to do something very well; proficient
      • Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
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    • capacity

      US /kəˈpæsɪti/

      UK /kə'pæsətɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability to hold, involve or contain (e.g. liquids)
      • Largest amount of something that can be produced
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    • change over

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To switch from one thing to another.
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    • composite

      US /kəmˈpɑzɪt/

      UK /'kɒmpəzɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Made of more than one different part
      • Noun
      • Something made up of more than one different part
      B2
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    • consist of

      US /kənˈsɪst ʌv/

      UK /kənˈsist ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
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    • court

      US /kɔrt, kort/

      UK /kɔ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
      • To encourage dangerous behavior
      • Noun
      • Place king or queen meet people, makes laws etc.
      • Place where legal cases are decided
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    • desire

      US / dɪˈzaɪr/

      UK /dɪ'zaɪə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To wish for, hope or want something
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Thing that is wished for or wanted
      • A strong feeling of sexual wanting.
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    • diffusion

      US /dɪˈfjuʒən/

      UK /dɪ'fju:ʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Spreading out over a larger area
      B2
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    • discomfort

      US /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

      UK /dɪsˈkʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to feel uncomfortable or not at ease
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feelings of being uncomfortable or uneasy
      B2
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • elastic

      US /ɪˈlæstɪk/

      UK /ɪˈlæstɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Able to return to original shape after stretching
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Material that can stretch and return to shape
      B1
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    • embryo

      US /ˈɛmbriˌo/

      UK /ˈembriəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Tiny plant stored inside a seed
      • Early form of an unborn human or animal
      B2
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    • end up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To have something as a result.
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    • equator

      US /ɪˈkwetɚ/

      UK /ɪ'kweɪtə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
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    • explanation

      US /ˌɛkspləˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌekspləˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Details or reasons given to make something clear
      • A reason or justification given for an action or event.
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    • eyesight

      US /ˈaɪˌsaɪt/

      UK /ˈaɪsaɪt/

      • Noun
      • Normal use of the faculty of vision
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    • femur

      US /ˈfimɚ/

      UK /ˈfi:mə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee
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    • fracture

      US /ˈfræktʃɚ/

      UK /'fræktʃə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Break in a bone, usually small
      • A break down in a relationship
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To break something hard, usually a bone
      • To cause a break down in a relationship
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    • from the hip

      US /frəm ðə hɪp/

      UK /frəm ðə hɪp/

      • other
      • Without careful thought; spontaneously or impulsively.
      B2
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    • gaseous

      US /ˈɡæsiəs, ˈɡæʃəs/

      UK /ˈgæsiəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing as or having characteristics of a gas
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    • graphical

      US /ˈɡræfɪkl/

      UK /ˈgræfɪkl/

      • Adjective
      • Detailed so something is very clear
      B2
      More
    • hiccup

      US /ˈhɪkəp/

      UK /'hɪkʌp/

      • Noun
      • A spasm of the diaphragm emitting a sharp sound
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a sound after a spasm of the diaphragm
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    • hormonal

      US /hɔ:'moʊnl/

      UK /hɔ:'məʊnl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning or caused by hormones in the body
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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.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
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    • invasion

      US /ɪnˈveʒən/

      UK /ɪnˈveɪʒn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Entry into a place to cause harm
      • An unwelcome intrusion into another's domain.
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    • irritate

      US /ˈɪrɪˌtet/

      UK /'ɪrɪteɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disturb, anger, or upset someone
      • To make part of the body feel soreness and pain
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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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    • marvelous

      US /ˈmɑrvələs/

      UK /'mɑ:vɪləs/

      • Adjective
      • Extraordinarily good or great
      • Remarkably skilled or talented.
      B2
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    • melanin

      US /ˈmɛlənɪn/

      UK /ˈmelənɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Pigment giving color to skin, hair etc.
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    • memory

      US /ˈmɛməri/

      UK /'memərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Ability of the mind to call back past things
      • Space for the storage of information on a computer
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    • moisturize

      US /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz/

      UK /ˈmɔɪstʃəraɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply moisturizer or cream to (skin)
      B1
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    • motivate

      US /ˈmotəˌvet/

      UK /'məʊtɪveɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give someone a reason, the will to do something
      A2TOEIC
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    • notion

      US /ˈnoʃən/

      UK /ˈnəuʃən/

      • Noun
      • Sudden idea or desire to do something
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    • nourish

      US /ˈnɚrɪʃ, ˈnʌr-/

      UK /'nʌrɪʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
      • To provide food and the necessary things to live
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    • numerous

      US /ˈnumərəs, ˈnju-/

      UK /ˈnju:mərəs/

      • Adjective
      • Existing in large numbers
      • Consisting of many things or people.
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    • over time

      US /ˈovɚ taɪm/

      UK /ˈəuvə taim/

      • Phrase
      • Gradually; as time passes.
      • During a long period.
      • Adverb
      • Gradually; as time passes.
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
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    • pupil

      US /ˈpjupəl/

      UK /ˈpju:pl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who follows, is being taught by an artist
      • Small, black round part of the middle of the eye
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    • put out

      US /pʊt aʊt/

      UK /put aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To publish, e.g. a book
      • To cause someone to be troubled or inconvenienced
      A1
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    • restore

      US /rɪˈstɔr, -ˈstor/

      UK /rɪˈstɔ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To return a thing to its original condition
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    • rid

      US /rɪd/

      UK /rɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause to no longer have (pest, problem)
      • Adjective
      • Freed or delivered from something.
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    • same time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
      • At the identical time as before; recurring at a fixed hour.
      • Noun
      • An equal duration or period.
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    • skull

      US /skʌl/

      UK /skʌl/

      • Noun
      • Structure of bones forming the face and head
      B2
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    • sneeze

      US /sniz/

      UK /sni:z/

      • Noun
      • Act of air suddenly being forced out of nose/mouth
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly force air out of nose/mouth
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    • stay in

      US /ste ɪn/

      UK /stei in/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain inside one's home.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To remain as an inpatient in a hospital.
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    • stimulate

      US /ˈstɪmjəˌlet/

      UK /'stɪmjʊleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arouse or excite emotionally
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    • storage

      US /ˈstɔrɪdʒ, ˈstor-/

      UK /ˈstɔ:rɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of storing something; a depository for goods
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    • structure

      US /ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/

      UK /ˈstrʌk.tʃə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
      • A building or other man-made object.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To plan, organize, or arrange the parts of something
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    • subconsciously

      US /ˌsʌbˈkɑnʃəslɪ/

      UK /ˌsʌb'kɒnʃəslɪ/

      • Adverb
      • From the subconscious mind
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    • superhero

      US /ˈsu:pərhɪroʊ/

      UK /ˈsu:pəhɪərəʊ/

      • Noun
      • Fictional character who fights evil
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    • synapse

      US /ˈsɪnˌæps, sɪˈnæps/

      UK /ˈsaɪnæps/

      • Noun
      • Junction between neurons in the brain
      C1
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    • thanks to

      US /θæŋks tu/

      UK /θæŋks tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; as a result of.
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    • thumbs up

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
      • A positive rating or vote on social media or online platforms.
      • Noun (plural)
      • Multiple gestures of approval or agreement made by extending the thumbs upward.
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
      A2
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    • transparent

      US /trænsˈpærənt/

      UK /trænsˈpærənt/

      • Adjective
      • Being open to see and to public criticism
      • Able to be seen through
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    • without which

      US

      UK

      • Conjunction
      • Used to indicate something that is essential or necessary for something else to exist or happen.
      • Phrase
      • Lacking the necessary element or condition.
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    • withstand

      US /wɪθˈstænd, wɪð-/

      UK /wɪðˈstænd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To remain unaffected by something or someone
      B1TOEIC
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    • write down

      US /raɪt daʊn/

      UK /rait daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To record in writing
      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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