Vocabulary

  • talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
  • have to: Must do
  • the following: Next in order or sequence.
  • hanging out: To spend time with your friends
  • in the process of: During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
  • in part: To some extent; partially.
  • past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
  • for instance: As an example.
  • get back to: To get in contact with someone again
  • ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
  • on time
  • for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
  • in question: Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
  • move to: To change the place where you live or work.
  • in line with: In agreement with; conforming to.
  • in the drink: To fall into water, especially unexpectedly.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • on the floor: Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
  • hook up with: To meet or connect with someone.
  • despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
  • between you and me: Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
  • on the count of: Because of; due to a particular reason or cause.
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
  • constantly: Frequently, or without pause
  • relevant: Having an effect on an issue; related or current
  • process: To organize and use data in a computer
  • therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
  • instance: An example of something; case
  • intuition: Natural ability to guess or feel things
  • stereotype: False categorization of people as all the same
  • productive: Producing things in large quantities; fertile
  • emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
  • confidence: Feeling that you can do well at something
  • relationship: Connection between two or more people or things
  • statement: Record of activity in a bank account over time
  • outfit: A set of clothing (with accessories)
  • refer: To talk about or write about something
  • therapist: Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
  • spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
  • apply: To spread a substance or liquid over a surface
  • compare: To consider how similar and different things are
  • pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
  • chest: Strong, lidded container for storing things
  • perk: An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
  • subtly: In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
  • hang: To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
  • discuss: To talk about seriously or in great detail
  • verbal: Concerning verbs
  • complicate: To make more difficult to do, understand or use
  • compact: Small case with face powder and a mirror
  • debut: First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
  • imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
  • downside: Negative aspect of something
  • recall: (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • blur: To make something unclear or out of focus
  • closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
  • outweigh: To be greater than in value or importance
  • podcast: A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
  • celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
  • sauce: Food made from cooked fruit, e.g. apples or mangos
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • cover: To record a different version of another song
  • insert: To put something into a certain place or spot
  • think: To have an idea about something without certainty
  • stereotypical: In an inaccurate and simplistic manner
  • delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • makeup: Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
  • date: To have become old-fashioned
  • forget: To not remember something
  • soy: Food substance made from soya beans
  • long: Person's name
  • close: Almost; near
  • psychic: Concerning the mind and its workings
  • processor: A machine that to makes something ready for use
  • nag: To annoy someone by constantly complaining
  • lesbian: Homosexual woman
  • fairness: Situation when everyone is treated equally
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • pixel: Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
  • diva: Female operatic star
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    • ahead of time

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Before the scheduled time; early.
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    • between you and me

      US /bɪˈtwin ju ənd mi/

      UK /bɪˈtwi:n ju: ənd mi:/

      • other
      • Said to show that the information is private or confidential.
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    • blur

      US /blɚ/

      UK /blɜ:(r)/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something unclear or out of focus
      • To dull the distinction between things
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    • celebrate

      US /ˈsɛləˌbret/

      UK /'selɪbreɪt/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
      • To lead or participate in a religious ceremony
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    • chest

      US /tʃɛst/

      UK /tʃest/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Strong, lidded container for storing things
      • Front of the body between neck and stomach
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    • closet

      US /ˈklɑzɪt, ˈklɔzɪt/

      UK /'klɒzɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small room or cupboard used for storing things
      • Transitive Verb
      • To go or put someone into a room for some privacy
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    • compact

      US /kəmˈpækt/

      UK /'kɒmpækt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Small case with face powder and a mirror
      • A formal agreement or contract.
      • Adjective
      • Packed closely together
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    • complicate

      US /ˈkɑ:mplɪkeɪt/

      UK /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make more difficult to do, understand or use
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    • confidence

      US /ˈkɑnfɪdəns/

      UK /'kɒnfɪdəns/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Feeling that you can do well at something
      • Feeling you can trust someone
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    • constantly

      US /ˈkɑnstəntlɪ/

      UK /ˈkɒnstəntli/

      • Adverb
      • Frequently, or without pause
      • In a way that is unchanging or faithful
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    • debut

      US /deˈbju, ˈdeˌbju/

      UK /'deɪbju:/

      • Noun
      • First performance, appearance, e.g. of opera star
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    • delicious

      US /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      UK /dɪˈlɪʃəs/

      • Adjective
      • Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
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    • despite the fact

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • In spite of; notwithstanding.
      • Conjunction
      • Even though; although.
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    • diva

      US /'di:və/

      UK /'di:və/

      • Countable Noun
      • Female operatic star
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    • downside

      US /ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd/

      UK /ˈdaʊnsaɪd/

      • Noun
      • Negative aspect of something
      • The potential negative consequences or risks associated with a decision or action.
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    • emotional

      US /ɪˈmoʃənəl/

      UK /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

      • Adjective
      • Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
      • Relating to or characterized by emotion
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    • fairness

      US /ˈfernəs/

      UK /ˈfeənəs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Situation when everyone is treated equally
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    • for instance

      US /fɔr ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /fɔ: ˈinstəns/

      • Adverb
      • As an example.
      • Phrase
      • As an example.
      • As an illustration or case in point
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    • for some reason

      US /fɔr sʌm ˈrizən/

      UK /fɔ: sʌm ˈri:zən/

      • Phrase
      • For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
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    • get back to

      US /ɡɛt bæk tu/

      UK /ɡet bæk tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To get in contact with someone again
      • To return to someone or something; to respond at a later time.
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    • hang

      US /hæŋ/

      UK /hæŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To attach a picture, photograph etc. onto a wall
      • To kill by putting a rope around neck and dropping
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To float, move softly, or remain in the air
      • To remain undecided, unsolved or unclear
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    • hanging out

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To spend time with your friends
      • To spend times with friends or relax doing nothing
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • hook

      US /hʊk/

      UK /hʊk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
      • The start of a story which catches your interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a bent or curved shape
      • To catch your interest completely
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    • hook up with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To meet or connect with someone.
      • To begin a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.
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    • imply

      US /ɪmˈplaɪ/

      UK /ɪmˈplaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To suggest something, without saying it directly
      • To involve or indicate by inference, association, or necessary consequence rather than by direct statement
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    • in line with

      US /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

      UK /in lain wið/

      • Phrase
      • In agreement with; conforming to.
      • In the same direction or alignment as.
      • Preposition
      • In agreement or conformity with.
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    • in part

      US /ɪn pɑrt/

      UK /in pɑ:t/

      • Adverb
      • To some extent; partially.
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    • in question

      US /ɪn ˈkwɛstʃən/

      UK /in ˈkwestʃən/

      • Adjective
      • Being doubted or disputed; under discussion.
      • Referring to someone or something that has already been mentioned.
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    • in the drink

      US /ɪn ðə ˈdrɪŋk/

      UK /in ðə ˈdrɪŋk/

      • other
      • To fall into water, especially unexpectedly.
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    • in the process of

      US /ɪn ði ˈprɑsˌɛs ʌv/

      UK /in ðə ˈprəuses ɔv/

      • Phrase
      • During the course of; while something is happening or being done.
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    • insert

      US /ɪnˈsɜ:rt/

      UK /ɪnˈsɜ:t/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To put something into a certain place or spot
      • To add (writing) to something.
      • Noun
      • Act of putting into a certain place or spot
      • A leaflet or section inserted in a magazine or newspaper.
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    • instance

      US /ˈɪnstəns/

      UK /'ɪnstəns/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An example of something; case
      • An occurrence of something.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To give as an example of something else
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    • intuition

      US /ˌɪntuˈɪʃən, -tju-/

      UK /ˌɪntjuˈɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Natural ability to guess or feel things
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    • just kind of

      US

      UK

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

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • Homosexual woman
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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.
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    • makeup

      US /ˈmekˌʌp/

      UK /'meɪkʌp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Substance put on the face to make you look pretty
      • The way in which something is formed or composed.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To invent or fabricate something.
      • To compensate for something.
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    • move to

      US /muv tu/

      UK /mu:v tu:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To change the place where you live or work.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To proceed to the next stage or action.
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    • nag

      US /næɡ/

      UK /næg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To annoy someone by constantly complaining
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    • on the count of

      US /ɑn ðə kaʊnt əv/

      UK /ɒn ðə kaʊnt əv/

      • other
      • Because of; due to a particular reason or cause.
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    • on the floor

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Located on the ground or bottom surface of a room.
      • Actively participating in dancing or other floor-based activities.
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    • on time

      US /ɑn taɪm/

      UK /ɔn taim/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Arriving at or done by the required time
      • Meeting a deadline; punctual in fulfilling obligations.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • outfit

      US /ˈaʊtˌfɪt/

      UK /'aʊtfɪt/

      • Noun
      • A set of clothing (with accessories)
      • Transitive Verb
      • To provide with clothing and other things
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    • outweigh

      US /aʊtˈwe/

      UK /ˌaʊtˈweɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To be greater than in value or importance
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    • past it

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
      • Beyond the point of being useful or functional.
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    • perk

      US /pɜ:rk/

      UK /pɜ:k/

      • Noun
      • An advantage or something extra, such as money or goods, that you are given because of your job
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To suddenly get more energy
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    • pixel

      US /ˈpɪksəl, -ˌsɛl/

      UK /ˈpɪksl/

      • Noun
      • Small element forming image on TV/computer screen
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    • podcast

      US /'pɑ:dkæst/

      UK /'pɒdkɑ:st/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A digital recording (e.g. radio show) for download
      A2
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    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
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    • process

      US /ˈprɑsˌɛs, ˈproˌsɛs/

      UK /prə'ses/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To organize and use data in a computer
      • To deal with official forms in the way required
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dealing with official forms in the way required
      • Set of changes that occur slowly and naturally
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    • processor

      US /ˈprɑ:sesə/

      UK /ˈprəʊsesə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A machine that to makes something ready for use
      • A person or thing that processes something.
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    • productive

      US /prəˈdʌktɪv, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌktɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Producing things in large quantities; fertile
      • Doing a lot of work and achieving a lot
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    • psychic

      US /ˈsaɪkɪk/

      UK /ˈsaɪkɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning the mind and its workings
      • One said to have extraordinary mental powers
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    • recall

      US /rɪˈkɔl/

      UK /rɪˈkɔ:l/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Company) asking for the return of faulty goods
      • Act of remembering events or details of the past
      • Transitive Verb
      • (Company) to ask for the return of faulty goods
      • To remember events or details of the past
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    • refer

      US /rɪˈfɚ/

      UK /rɪ'fɜ:(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To talk about or write about something
      • To give information about something
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    • relationship

      US /rɪˈleʃənˌʃɪp/

      UK /rɪˈleɪʃnʃɪp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Connection between two or more people or things
      • Way people interact or live with each other
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    • relevant

      US /ˈrɛləvənt/

      UK /ˈreləvənt/

      • Adjective
      • Having an effect on an issue; related or current
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    • sauce

      US /sɔs/

      UK /sɔ:s/

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

      US /sɔɪ/

      UK /sɔɪ/

      • Noun
      • Food substance made from soya beans
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    • spirit

      US /ˈspɪrɪt/

      UK /'spɪrɪt/

      • Noun
      • Person's strong determination or attitude
      • Unique qualities of person, place, or time
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take someone away as if by magic
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    • statement

      US / ˈstetmənt/

      UK /ˈsteɪtmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Record of activity in a bank account over time
      • Act or process of saying something formally
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    • stereotype

      US /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp, ˈstɪr-/

      UK /'sterɪətaɪp/

      • Noun
      • False categorization of people as all the same
      • Transitive Verb
      • To wrongly categorize people as all the same
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    • stereotypical

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • In an inaccurate and simplistic manner
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    • subtly

      US /ˈsəd(ə)li/

      UK /ˈsʌtli/

      • Adverb
      • In a way that is delicate or slight, but effective
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    • talking about

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To discuss a particular topic.
      • To be constantly mentioning or bringing up a subject.
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    • the following

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Next in order or sequence.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • What is about to be said or written.
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    • therapist

      US /ˈθɛrəpɪst/

      UK /ˈθerəpɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person skilled in a particular type of therapy
      B2
      More
    • therapy

      US /ˈθɛrəpi/

      UK /'θerəpɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Treatment to help cure an illness
      • Psychological counseling to help resolve personal or emotional problems.
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    • think of

      US /θɪŋk ʌv/

      UK /θiŋk ɔv/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To look on as (being something specific); consider
      • To consider or remember something.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or call something to mind
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    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

      • Preposition
      • Indicates that a property is available for rent.
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    • verbal

      US /ˈvɚbəl/

      UK /ˈvə:bəl/

      • Adjective
      • Concerning verbs
      • Using speech, rather than being written
      • Noun
      • Word that is made from a verb
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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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