Vocabulary

  • in the air: Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
  • the bee's knees: Something or someone considered the best or excellent.
  • in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
  • in hand: In one's possession or control.
  • calm down: To make or become relaxed after being stressed
  • stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
  • go after: To chase or pursue something
  • slap on the wrist: A mild or lenient punishment or warning.
  • in particular: Specifically; especially.
  • such as: For example; like
  • out of it: Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
  • proud of you: Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • in other news: Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
  • turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
  • after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
  • world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
  • man: Humans in general, including male and female
  • open: To make accessible or able to be used, e.g. road
  • day: A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
  • meet: To provide something that is necessary
  • forgotten: To not remember something
  • sister: Female you share a parent with
  • teacher: Person who teaches others, especially in a school
  • excited: To make something or someone become more active
  • home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
  • waiting: To delay or not do something until later
  • teach: To help someone learn or do something
  • door: You walk through this when you go in a room
  • girl: A female child; a young woman
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • prepare: To make something ready for use
  • police: People, often in uniforms, who solve crimes
  • hope: When you wish something will happen; what you wish
  • soul: Central or basic part of something
  • normal: Standard or regular way of doing something
  • special: Being additional or extra
  • air: Mixture of gases around the earth that we breathe
  • guess: To give an answer without knowing if it is correct
  • cent: 100th of the basic unit of money e.g. a dollar
  • return: To hit something back to the other player or team
  • dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
  • training: To teach a pet a behavior or a trick
  • lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
  • incredible: Very good; amazing
  • design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
  • rob: Person's name
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • dusty: (Of a color) having a slightly grayish hue
  • fond: Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much
  • attend: To take care of someone in need
  • select: To choose a suitable thing from a group
  • romantic: Relating to courtship or love
  • ceremony: Special social or religious event
  • peaceful: In a calm and quiet state
  • garbage: Waste material that has been thrown out
  • darkness: The state or quality of being dark in color
  • victory: Defeating or beating someone or something
  • academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
  • revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
  • strength: Condition of being strong
  • resourceful: Able to find ways to cope with difficult times
  • robbery: Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
  • appropriately: In a manner suitable for a specific situation
  • wrist: Part where your hand joins your arm
  • disrupt: To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
  • slap: To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
  • protest: To argue against something in a forceful way
  • absence: State of not being present, or not existing
  • demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
  • gross: 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
  • prestigious: Respected as being important and with high status
  • privileged: Having advantages given to only certain people
  • inevitable: That must happen; certain to happen
  • helpless: Lacking in or without strength or power
  • whereabouts: Location of a person or thing
  • uphold: To support to keep it being used as it should
  • vomit: Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
  • intent: Having a fixed purpose or intention; not deviating
  • spark: Small piece of burning material produced by fire
  • scatter: To throw or move into various different directions
  • pat: Person's name
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • flicker: To move waveringly, e.g. like a flame
  • ingenuity: Cleverness and originality
  • autograph: Signature of a famous person
  • nefarious: Extremely wicked
  • puke: (Informal) to vomit; be sick
  • heed: To take notice of; pay attention to; care about
  • evade: To avoid being captured; avoid answering
  • crow: Large black bird
  • slay: To kill violently
  • ignite: To catch fire
  • void: Empty feeling because nothing interests you
  • adorable: Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
  • wrath: (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
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    • absence

      US /ˈæbsəns/

      UK /ˈæbsəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • State of not being present, or not existing
      • A period of time when someone is away.
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    • academy

      US /əˈkædəmi/

      UK /ə'kædəmɪ/

      • Noun
      • School that specializes in certain subjects
      A2
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    • adorable

      US /əˈdɔrəbəl,əˈdor-/

      UK /əˈdɔ:rəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Lovable or appealing, e.g. like a cute child
      B2
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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.
      B1
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    • appropriately

      US /ə'proʊprɪrtlɪ/

      UK /ə'prəʊprɪətlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a manner suitable for a specific situation
      A2
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    • attend

      US /əˈtɛnd/

      UK /əˈtend/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of someone in need
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To listen or watch carefully; to concentrate
      • To be present at an event
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    • autograph

      US /ˈɔ:təgræf/

      UK /ˈɔ:təgrɑ:f/

      • Noun
      • Signature of a famous person
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Someone famous) to write your signature
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    • calm down

      US /kɑm daʊn/

      UK /kɑ:m daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make or become relaxed after being stressed
      A2
      More
    • cent

      US /sɛnt/

      UK /sent/

      • Countable Noun
      • 100th of the basic unit of money e.g. a dollar
      A2
      More
    • ceremony

      US /ˈsɛrəˌmoni/

      UK /'serəmənɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Special social or religious event
      • Rigidly formal way of behaving
      B1
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    • crow

      US /kroʊ/

      UK /krəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Large black bird
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make a high loud sound, e.g. like a rooster
      • To be very proud of something and talk about it
      B2
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    • darkness

      US /ˈdɑrknɪs/

      UK /'dɑ:knəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state or quality of being dark in color
      A2
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    • demonstrate

      US /ˈdɛmənˌstret/

      UK /'demənstreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To display a feeling or ability openly
      • To protest about something often as a group
      A2TOEIC
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    • disrupt

      US /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      UK /dɪsˈrʌpt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a disturbance in an activity in progress
      B2TOEIC
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    • dust

      US /dʌst/

      UK /dʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
      • To wipe something to remove dirt
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Fine dry powder that builds up on surfaces
      A2
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    • dusty

      US /ˈdʌsti/

      UK /ˈdʌsti/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a color) having a slightly grayish hue
      • Covered with a layer of dust
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    • evade

      US /ɪˈved/

      UK /ɪˈveɪd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To avoid being captured; avoid answering
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • excited

      US /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      UK /ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something or someone become more active
      • To make someone feel happy, interested or eager
      • Adjective
      • Happy, interested or eager; enthusiastic
      A2
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    • flicker

      US /ˈflɪkɚ/

      UK /'flɪkə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move waveringly, e.g. like a flame
      • (Of a flame or fire) to burn unsteadily
      • Noun
      • A light from a flame moving in the wind
      B1
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    • fond

      US /fɑ:nd/

      UK /fɒnd/

      • Adjective
      • Happy and loving; To like someone or something very much
      • Having an affection or liking for someone or something.
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    • garbage

      US /ˈgɑ:rbɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈgɑ:bɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Waste material that has been thrown out
      B1TOEIC
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    • go after

      US /ɡo ˈæftɚ/

      UK /ɡəu ˈɑ:ftə/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To chase or pursue something
      A1
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    • gross

      US /ɡros/

      UK /ɡrəʊs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • 144 of something; twelve dozen of something
      • Total sum of money earned before costs and taxes
      • Transitive Verb
      • To earn an amount of money before costs and taxes
      B1TOEIC
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    • heed

      US /hid/

      UK /hi:d/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To take notice of; pay attention to; care about
      • To pay careful attention to something or someone
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • helpless

      US /ˈhɛlplɪs/

      UK /'helpləs/

      • Adjective
      • Lacking in or without strength or power
      A2
      More
    • ignite

      US /ɪɡˈnaɪt/

      UK /ɪɡ'naɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To catch fire
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause something to start burning
      • To give energy to something or someone
      B2
      More
    • in hand

      US /ɪn hænd/

      UK /in hænd/

      • Phrase
      • In one's possession or control.
      More
    • in other news

      US /ɪn ˈʌðɚ nuz/

      UK /ɪn ˈʌðə nju:z/

      • other
      • Used to introduce a different or additional news topic.
      B1
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    • in particular

      US /ɪn pɚˈtɪkjəlɚ/

      UK /in pəˈtikjulə/

      • Phrase
      • Specifically; especially.
      • Detailed or precise.
      A1
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    • in the air

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Present or circulating in the atmosphere.
      • Felt or sensed by many people; circulating as a rumor or feeling.
      • Adjective
      • Being broadcast on radio or television.
      A1
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    • in time

      US /ɪn taɪm/

      UK /in taim/

      • Adverb
      • Eventually; after a period of time.
      • Not late; with enough time to spare.
      • Phrase
      • Eventually; before it is too late.
      • According to the scheduled time; punctual.
      A1
      More
    • incredible

      US /ɪnˈkrɛdəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈkredəbl/

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

      US /ɪnˈɛvɪtəbəl/

      UK /ɪnˈevɪtəbl/

      • Adjective
      • That must happen; certain to happen
      • Sure to occur or happen
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A situation that is unavoidable
      • Things that cannot be avoided
      A2
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    • ingenuity

      US /ˌɪndʒəˈnuɪti, -ˈnju-/

      UK /ˌɪndʒə'nju:ətɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Cleverness and originality
      • The ability to solve difficult problems, often in an original and creative way.
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    • intent

      US /ɪnˈtɛnt/

      UK /ɪnˈtent/

      • Adjective
      • Having a fixed purpose or intention; not deviating
      • Noun
      • Aim or purpose
      A2TOEIC
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    • nefarious

      US /nəˈfɛriəs/

      UK /nɪˈfeəriəs/

      • Adjective
      • Extremely wicked
      C2
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
      A2
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    • out of it

      US /aʊt ʌv ɪt/

      UK /aut ɔv it/

      • Adjective
      • Unconscious or not completely alert; dazed or confused.
      • Not able to think clearly or react quickly; not with it.
      A1
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    • pat

      US /pæt/

      UK /pæt/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit or touch lightly
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    • peaceful

      US /ˈpisfəl/

      UK /ˈpi:sfl/

      • Adjective
      • In a calm and quiet state
      • Being unlikely or unwilling to act violently
      B1
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    • prestigious

      US /prɛˈstidʒəs, -ˈstɪdʒəs/

      UK /preˈstɪdʒəs/

      • Adjective
      • Respected as being important and with high status
      B2
      More
    • privileged

      US /ˈprɪvəlɪdʒd, ˈprɪvlɪdʒd/

      UK /'prɪvəlɪdʒd/

      • Adjective
      • Having advantages given to only certain people
      • Protected by legal privilege.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give advantages to some people not others
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    • protest

      US /ˈproʊtɛst/

      UK /'prəʊtest/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To argue against something in a forceful way
      • To express a strong objection or dislike
      • Noun
      • Forceful argument against something
      • Objection to something
      A2
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    • proud of you

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Feeling pleased and satisfied about something you own or have done, or are connected to.
      B1
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    • puke

      US /pjuk/

      UK /pju:k/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Informal) to vomit; be sick
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    • resourceful

      US /rɪˈsɔrsfəl, -ˈsors-, -ˈzɔrs-, -ˈzors-/

      UK /rɪˈsɔ:sfl/

      • Adjective
      • Able to find ways to cope with difficult times
      B1
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    • revolution

      US /ˌrɛvəˈluʃən/

      UK /ˌrevə'lu:ʃn/

      • Noun
      • When a group overthrows an existing government
      • Sudden or significant change in something
      B1
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    • rob

      US /rɑb/

      UK /rɒb/

      • Proper Noun
      • Person's name
      • Transitive Verb
      • To steal money or property from (bank or person)
      • To prevent from getting something deserved
      A2
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    • robbery

      US /ˈrɑbəri/

      UK /'rɒbərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Crime of stealing; an act of robbing
      • The crime of stealing from someone or some place by using force or the threat of force.
      A2
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    • romantic

      US /roʊˈmæntɪk/

      UK /rəʊˈmæntɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Relating to courtship or love
      • Being impractical, unrealistic, or idealistic
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • People who like love, candlelit dinners, etc.
      • Person living in a fantasy-like world not reality
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    • scatter

      US /ˈskætɚ/

      UK /'skætə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To throw or move into various different directions
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place or leave things in various places
      B2
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    • select

      US /sɪˈlɛkt/

      UK /sɪ'lekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To choose a suitable thing from a group
      • To retrieve data from a database using a query.
      • Adjective
      • Carefully chosen as being the best or most suitable.
      A2TOEIC
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    • slap

      US /slæp/

      UK /slæp/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To hit with the open hand or with a flat object
      B1
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    • slap on the wrist

      US /slæp ɑn ðə rɪst/

      UK /slæp ɒn ðə rɪst/

      • other
      • A mild or lenient punishment or warning.
      B2
      More
    • slay

      US /sle/

      UK /sleɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill violently
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • soul

      US /sol/

      UK /səʊl/

      • Noun
      • Central or basic part of something
      • Strong, deep emotion in speech or performance
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    • spark

      US /spɑrk/

      UK /spɑ:k/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of burning material produced by fire
      • Tiny, brief bit of light caused by electric energy
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To make tiny, brief bits of light
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    • stick around

      US /stɪk əˈraʊnd/

      UK /stik əˈraund/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To remain in place; not leave or go
      A2
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    • strength

      US /strɛŋkθ, strɛŋθ, strɛnθ/

      UK /streŋθ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Condition of being strong
      • The quality or state of being physically strong.
      A2TOEIC
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    • such as

      US /sʌtʃ æz/

      UK /sʌtʃ æz/

      • Preposition
      • For example; like
      A1
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    • the bee's knees

      US /ðə bi:z niz/

      UK /ðə bi:z ni:z/

      • other
      • Something or someone considered the best or excellent.
      B2
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    • turn to

      US /tɚn tu/

      UK /tə:n tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
      • To start doing or using something, often something bad or undesirable.
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    • uphold

      US /ʌpˈhold/

      UK /ʌp'həʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To support to keep it being used as it should
      • To maintain an argument in spite of opposition
      B2
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    • victory

      US /ˈvɪktəri/

      UK /'vɪktərɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Defeating or beating someone or something
      • An instance of having overcome a challenge or obstacle; an achievement.
      B1
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    • void

      US /vɔɪd/

      UK /vɔɪd/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Empty feeling because nothing interests you
      • Noun
      • Empty space; empty place
      B2
      More
    • vomit

      US /ˈvɑ:mɪt/

      UK /ˈvɒmɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Food coming back up from stomach, due to illness
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bring (blood, etc.) up and out of mouth
      B2
      More
    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
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    • whereabouts

      US /ˈhwɛrəˌbaʊts, ˈwɛr-/

      UK /ˈweərəbaʊts/

      • Noun
      • Location of a person or thing
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    • wrath

      US /ræθ/

      UK /rɒθ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • (Literary) extreme and sometimes violent anger
      B2
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    • wrist

      US /rɪst/

      UK /rɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Part where your hand joins your arm
      • A support worn around the wrist, often for sports or medical reasons.
      A2
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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

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    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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