Vocabulary

  • in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
  • rather than: More exactly; more correctly
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • for free: Without charge; at no cost.
  • outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
  • check out
  • in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
  • at home: In one's own residence or country.
  • give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
  • in the west: Located in or towards the west.
  • at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • at least: As a minimum
  • go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
  • look back: To think about past events
  • for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
  • sense of entitlement: The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
  • good person: A morally upright and kind individual.
  • have to: Must do
  • at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
  • make peace: To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
  • change your mind
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • in return: As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
  • work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
  • make someone's day: To cause someone to feel very happy or pleased.
  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • look up to: To respect or admire someone
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
  • person: Man, woman or child
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
  • important: Having power or authority
  • buy: To believe something; accept
  • living: To be alive
  • interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
  • find: To become aware of something that is happening
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • true: Agreeing with the facts; not false; real or actual
  • spending: To use money to pay for something
  • price: Person's name
  • free: Living, happening without being controlled
  • rich: Having a lot of money or valuable possessions
  • fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
  • busy: Working hard doing something; full of activity
  • kill: To cause someone to experience a lot of pain
  • wonderful: Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
  • guy: Man; boy; any person
  • earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • luck: Accidental way things happen, often good things
  • chance: The way something happens without planning
  • owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • achieve: To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
  • happiness: State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
  • zone: Area of space designated for a particular use
  • generally: Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
  • success: Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
  • planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
  • huge: Very very large
  • accommodation: Adapting to become better at handling situations
  • attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
  • vastly: To an exceedingly great extent or degree
  • comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
  • fascinating: To attract or interest greatly
  • failure: When things go wrong; lack of function
  • vast: Being very large in size or amount
  • entitlement: Right (to benefits) granted by law, contract
  • appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
  • adapt: To change something for a different function
  • embarrassment: Shame you feel when you did something wrong
  • genuine: Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
  • kindness: Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
  • varied: To change something and make it different
  • enrich: To make someone or something better
  • compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
  • perfection: State of excellence that cannot be improved
  • aspire: To have a great ambition or goal
  • tangible: Able to be touched or felt; real
  • flourish: To show and direct attention by waving something
  • inherit: To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
  • utter: To make a particular sound; speak
  • tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
  • realize: To become aware of or understand mentally
  • amd: AMD is an acronym
  • emulate: To try to be like; copy; imitate
  • defer: To hold back to a later time
  • lateral: On the side; moving sideways
  • karma: (Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
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    • accommodation

      US /əˌkɑməˈdeʃən/

      UK /əˌkɒmə'deɪʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Adapting to become better at handling situations
      • Consideration of the needs and opinions of others
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    • achieve

      US /əˈtʃiv/

      UK /ə'tʃi:v/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
      • To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
      A2TOEIC
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    • adapt

      US /əˈdæpt/

      UK /ə'dæpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something for a different function
      • To change something to fit or suit a new purpose
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To change your behaviour so that it is easier to live in a new place or situation
      B1TOEIC
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    • appreciate

      US /əˈpriʃiˌet/

      UK /ə'pri:ʃɪeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To rise in value (of property or belongings)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be thankful for; to value or admire
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    • aspire

      US /əˈspaɪr/

      UK /əˈspaɪə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a great ambition or goal
      B2
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    • at home

      US /æt hom/

      UK /æt həum/

      • Phrase
      • In one's own residence or country.
      • Adjective
      • Feeling comfortable and relaxed.
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

      • Adverb
      • As a minimum
      • Not less than
      • Phrase
      • No less than; at the minimum
      • Used to indicate that something is positive in a bad situation.
      C2
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    • at the end of the day

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
      • After a day's work or activities.
      A1
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    • at times

      US /æt taɪmz/

      UK /æt taɪmz/

      • Phrase
      • Sometimes; occasionally.
      A1
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    • attempt

      US /əˈtɛmpt/

      UK /ə'tempt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To try to do something challenging or difficult
      • Noun
      • Effort made to try to do or accomplish something
      A2TOEIC
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    • change your mind

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      A1
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    • check out

      US /tʃɛk aʊt/

      UK /tʃek aut/

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

      US /ˈkʌmfət/

      UK /'kʌmfət/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to make distressed person feel better
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Acts or words that reduce pain or sadness
      • State of being relaxed, warm or happy
      A2
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    • compliment

      US /ˈkɑmpləmənt/

      UK /'kɒmplɪmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
      • A formal expression of respect or admiration.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To say someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
      B2
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    • defer

      US /dɪˈfɚ/

      UK /dɪˈfɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hold back to a later time
      B2TOEIC
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    • earn

      US /ɜ:rn/

      UK /ɜ:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To deserve something because you worked for it
      • To get money for work
      A2TOEIC
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    • embarrassment

      US /ɛmˈbærəsmənt/

      UK /ɪmˈbærəsmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Shame you feel when you did something wrong
      • A person, thing, or situation that causes someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious, or uncomfortable.
      B1
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    • emulate

      US /ˈɛmjəˌlet/

      UK /ˈemjuleɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to be like; copy; imitate
      B2TOEIC
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    • enrich

      US /ɛnˈrɪtʃ/

      UK /ɪn'rɪtʃ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone or something better
      • To make someone wealthier; make a life happier
      B2TOEIC
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    • entitlement

      US /ɛnˈtaɪtlmənt/

      UK /ɪnˈtaɪtlmənt/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Right (to benefits) granted by law, contract
      • The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
      B2
      More
    • fascinating

      US /ˈfæsəˌnetɪŋ/

      UK /ˈfæsɪneɪtɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attract or interest greatly
      • To hold someone captive with a gaze or other means.
      • Adjective
      • Having your attention fixated as though by a spell
      B1
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    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
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    • flourish

      US /ˈflɚrɪʃ, ˈflʌr-/

      UK /'flʌrɪʃ/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To show and direct attention by waving something
      • To add a fancy addition or decoration
      • Noun
      • Fancy addition or decoration
      B2TOEIC
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    • for free

      US /fɔr fri/

      UK /fɔ: fri:/

      • Phrase
      • Without charge; at no cost.
      • Adjective
      • Available without payment.
      A2
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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
      More
    • generally

      US /ˈdʒɛnərəli/

      UK /ˈdʒenrəli/

      • Adverb
      • Usually; as a rule; by, to or for most people
      A2
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    • genuine

      US /ˈdʒɛnjuɪn/

      UK /ˈdʒenjuɪn/

      • Adjective
      • Being real, actual, and not false or artificial
      • Being sincere in your actions or character
      A2TOEIC
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    • give up

      US /ɡɪv ʌp/

      UK /ɡiv ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To lose hope or admit defeat
      • To decide to not start to try solving a problem
      A1
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    • go out

      US /ɡo aʊt/

      UK /ɡəu aut/

      • Phrase
      • To leave a building (e.g. a house)
      • Phrasal Verb
      • (Of a fire) to burn out; be extinguished
      • Go out of fashion to stop being fashionable
      A1
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    • good person

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A morally upright and kind individual.
      • A person who is skilled or competent in a particular area.
      A1
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    • hack

      US /hæk/

      UK /hæk/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To illegally access someone else's computer
      • To cut away plants and branches to make a path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dry cough
      • Horse for hire to work or pull a vehicle for a fee
      B1TOEIC
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    • happiness

      US /ˈhæpɪnɪs/

      UK /'hæpɪnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of feeling pleased; feeling of satisfaction
      • A feeling of joy and contentment
      A2
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • huge

      US /hjudʒ/

      UK /hju:dʒ/

      • Adjective
      • Very very large
      A2
      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
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    • in return

      US /ɪn rɪˈtɚn/

      UK /in riˈtə:n/

      • Adverb
      • As a reciprocal action or gesture; in exchange or repayment.
      • Phrase
      • As compensation or consideration for something.
      • As a reaction or response to something.
      A1
      More
    • in the middle of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • In the central part or point of something.
      • Engaged or occupied with something.
      A2
      More
    • in the west

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located in or towards the west.
      • Located in the western part of a country or region.
      A1
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    • 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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    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Very good; amazing
      • Really good; amazing; great
      A2TOEIC
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    • inherit

      US /ɪnˈhɛrɪt/

      UK /ɪn'herɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To have a quality or feature passed down at birth
      • To receive property or money after someone dies
      B1
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    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

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

      US /'kɑ:rmə/

      UK /'kɑ:mə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Hinduism, Buddhism) force affecting future lives
      C1
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    • kindness

      US /ˈkaɪndnɪs/

      UK /ˈkaɪndnəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of being warmhearted and helpful
      • A kind or helpful act.
      B1
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    • lateral

      US /ˈlætərəl/

      UK /'lætərəl/

      • Adjective
      • On the side; moving sideways
      B2
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    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
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    • look back

      US /lʊk bæk/

      UK /luk bæk/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To think about past events
      A1
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    • look up to

      US /lʊk ʌp tu/

      UK /luk ʌp tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To respect or admire someone
      A1
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    • make peace

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To end a state of conflict or war by agreeing to peaceful terms.
      B1
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    • make someone's day

      US /ˈmek ˈsʌmwʌnz deɪ/

      UK /ˈmeik ˈsʌmwʌnz dei/

      • other
      • To cause someone to feel very happy or pleased.
      B1
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    • outside of

      US /aʊtˈsaɪd ʌv/

      UK /ˌautˈsaid ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
      • Beyond the scope, range, or limits of something.
      A1
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    • owe

      US /o/

      UK /əʊ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
      • To credit someone or thing for making it possible
      A2TOEIC
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    • perfection

      US /pɚˈfɛkʃən/

      UK /pəˈfekʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of excellence that cannot be improved
      A2
      More
    • planet

      US /ˈplænɪt/

      UK /'plænɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of the bodies that orbit the sun
      • A different world or sphere of existence.
      • Proper Noun
      • The earth.
      A2
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    • rather than

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • More exactly; more correctly
      • Preferably; instead
      • Preposition
      • Instead of
      A1
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    • sense of entitlement

      US

      UK

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.
      A1
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    • share

      US /ʃɛr/

      UK /ʃeə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part-ownership in a property, business or company
      • Part of a company you own, shown by a certificate
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide something between two or more people
      • To allow others to use your things equally
      A2TOEIC
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    • spending

      US /ˈspɛndɪŋ/

      UK /ˈspendɪŋ/

      • Gerund
      • To use money to pay for something
      • To use time in order to do something
      A2
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    • success

      US /səkˈsɛs/

      UK /sək'ses/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Achievement of a desired purpose or goal
      • A successful person; one who achieved their aims
      A2TOEIC
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    • tag

      US /tæɡ/

      UK /tæɡ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Child's game in which one person chases the others
      • A name or label on something or someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a name or label to something or someone
      • To touch someone you are chasing in a game
      B1
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    • take over

      US /tek ˈovɚ/

      UK /teik ˈəuvə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To gain control of (a company) from someone else
      • To assume control or possession of something.
      A1
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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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    • tangible

      US /ˈtændʒəbəl/

      UK /ˈtændʒəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to be touched or felt; real
      • Able to be seen or noticed; obvious; apparent
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Item which can be seen and touched
      • A thing that is perceptible by touch.
      B2
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    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
      More
    • utter

      US /ˈʌtɚ/

      UK /'ʌtə(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a particular sound; speak
      • Adjective
      • Being complete or total
      B2TOEIC
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    • varied

      US /ˈverid/

      UK /ˈveərid/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To change something and make it different
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be changeable, both up and down
      • Having been modified or adapted.
      A2
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    • vast

      US /væst/

      UK /vɑ:st/

      • Adjective
      • Being very large in size or amount
      A2TOEIC
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    • vastly

      US /ˈvæstli/

      UK /ˈvɑ:stli/

      • Adverb
      • To an exceedingly great extent or degree
      B2
      More
    • wonderful

      US /'wʌndərfl/

      UK /ˈwʌndəfl/

      • Adjective
      • Producing feelings of enjoyment or delight
      A2
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    • work on

      US /wɚk ɑn/

      UK /wə:k ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To devote effort to improve or develop something
      • To try to persuade or influence someone.
      A1
      More
    • zone

      US /zoʊn/

      UK /zəʊn/

      • Noun
      • Area of space designated for a particular use
      • Transitive Verb
      • To divide an area for a particular reason
      B1
      More
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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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