Vocabulary

  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • have to: Must do
  • carry on: To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
  • in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
  • on a trip: Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
  • to a tee: Perfectly; exactly right.
  • got it down: To write something down; record something in writing.
  • with flying colors: With great success or distinction.
  • get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
  • pack up: To put things into boxes and take them home
  • oven mitt
  • shaving cream
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • cover up: To hide something bad; conceal
  • change up: To introduce variety or do something differently.
  • in trouble: Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
  • to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
  • in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
  • pretty much anything: Almost everything; nearly all things.
  • try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
  • squeeze in
  • on to: Toward something; forward
  • of yours: Belonging to you; your possession or property.
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
  • with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
  • right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
  • in action: Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
  • awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
  • properly: In an appropriate or correct manner
  • fragile: Easily affected, broken, or harmed
  • tend: To move or act in a certain manner
  • versatile: Having many uses or skills
  • wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
  • squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
  • security: Department in a company in charge of protection
  • extra: More than necessary; additional
  • laundry: Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
  • wreck: Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
  • bust: To arrest people involved in crime
  • layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
  • wanna: Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
  • straw: Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
  • organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
  • fold: To bend one part of something against another
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • company: Good feeling from being with someone else
  • hack: To illegally access someone else's computer
  • blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
  • trip: To release an electrical switch
  • creative: Having the ability to make something new
  • roll: Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
  • explode: To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
  • polish: Act of making something clean and shiny
  • lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
  • sleeve: Part of a garment covering the arm
  • suitcase: Container for carrying clothes when traveling
  • upright: Having good moral standards; of good character
  • bring: To take or go with someone to a place
  • electronic: Operating by use of electricity; digital
  • curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
  • flight: Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
  • handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
  • accessory: Someone who assisted with a crime
  • tribe: Racial group united by language, religion, customs
  • space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
  • pack: Bag carried on the back of donkey, etc.
  • change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
  • wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
  • great: Very good; better than before
  • jewelry: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
  • pill: Person who is difficult to deal with
  • luggage: Suitcases and bags
  • lush: Someone who is often drunk
  • carry: To have a child, be pregnant
  • bar: Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
  • share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
  • upcoming: Occurring soon; approaching
  • clump: Mass or pile of something such as soil
  • travel: To go to a place that is far away
  • cable: To transmit a message over a wire
  • cap: Covering for the end or top of something
  • international: Of or relating to several countries
  • plane: An airplane
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • shampoo: Substance used to wash the hair
  • sticker: A short pointed knife for piercing or stabbing
  • sauna: Room in which hot steam is used to clean the body
  • mitt: Glove covering the four fingers together and thumb
  • pillowcase: Cover for a pillow, usually made of cotton
  • hairspray: Spray used to hold hair in place
  • sunglass: Dark glasses worn when it is too bright
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    • accessory

      US /ækˈsɛsəri/

      UK /əkˈsesəri/

      • Noun
      • Someone who assisted with a crime
      • A supplementary component that improves capability
      • Adjective
      • Additional; supplementary.
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    • awesome

      US /ˈɔsəm/

      UK /'ɔ:səm/

      • Adjective
      • Great; wonderful; stupendous
      B2TOEIC
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    • bar

      US /bɑ:r/

      UK /bɑ:(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of (soap, chocolate etc.)
      • Professional organization of lawyers and judges
      • Transitive Verb
      • To prevent entry, exit or an action
      A2
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    • blanket

      US /ˈblæŋkɪt/

      UK /'blæŋkɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover something completely so it cannot be seen
      A2TOEIC
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    • bust

      US /bʌst/

      UK /bʌst/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To arrest people involved in crime
      • To break something with force
      • Noun
      • A woman's chest or breasts
      B2
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    • cable

      US /ˈkebəl/

      UK /ˈkeɪbl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To transmit a message over a wire
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Message sent by wireless telegraphy
      • Satellite TV distributed by cables
      B1
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    • cap

      US /kæp/

      UK /kæp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Covering for the end or top of something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cover the top or end of an object
      • To limit the amount of usage of something
      B1
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    • carry on

      US /ˈkæri ɑn/

      UK /ˈkæri ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To engage in an activity, e.g. a conversation
      • To continue or keep doing something
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue doing something
      A1
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    • change up

      US /tʃendʒ ʌp/

      UK /tʃeindʒ ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To introduce variety or do something differently.
      • Noun
      • A pitch thrown with the same arm action as a fastball but with less velocity.
      A1
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    • clump

      US /klʌmp/

      UK /klʌmp/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Mass or pile of something such as soil
      • Small group of trees, etc. growing near each other
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To form into a mass or lump
      B2
      More
    • cover up

      US /ˈkʌvɚ ʌp/

      UK /ˈkʌvə ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To hide something bad; conceal
      • To put on warmer clothes; to protect oneself from the cold.
      A1
      More
    • creative

      US /kriˈetɪv/

      UK /krɪ'eɪtɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Having the ability to make something new
      • Having the ability to create; imaginative and original.
      • Noun
      • A person whose job involves creative work.
      A2
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    • curl

      US /kɚrl/

      UK /kɜ:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a round or curved shape
      • Noun
      • Something that has the shape of a curve or ring
      B2
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    • electronic

      US /ɪlɛkˈtrɑnɪk, ˌilɛk-/

      UK /ɪˌlek'trɒnɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Operating by use of electricity; digital
      • Produced or performed using electronic instruments or devices.
      A2
      More
    • explode

      US /ɪkˈsplod/

      UK /ɪk'spləʊd/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To express an emotion in a sudden and loud way
      • To increase in number or amount very quickly
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    • extra

      US /'ekstrə/

      UK /'ekstrə/

      • Adjective
      • More than necessary; additional
      • Of especially good quality or grade.
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Items more than you need; additional items
      • Person who has a small part in a movie
      A2
      More
    • 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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    • flight

      US /flaɪt/

      UK /flaɪt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of leaving a place, usually to escape danger
      • Trip by plane, helicopter etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • fold

      US /fold/

      UK /fəʊld/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To bend one part of something against another
      • (Of business) to fail or close down
      • Countable Noun
      • Pen where sheep are kept
      • Group of people who have a common belief
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • fragile

      US /ˈfrædʒəl, -ˌaɪl/

      UK /'frædʒaɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Easily affected, broken, or harmed
      • Weak or delicate; easily damaged in health
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • get through

      US /ɡɛt θru/

      UK /ɡet θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive at the end of or finish something
      • To succeed in contacting someone by phone
      A1
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    • got it down

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To write something down; record something in writing.
      • To swallow something, especially with difficulty.
      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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    • hairspray

      US /ˈherspreɪ/

      UK /ˈheəspreɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Spray used to hold hair in place
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    • handle

      US /ˈhændl/

      UK /'hændl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cope with or take responsibility for
      • To control a machine, car etc.
      • Countable Noun
      • The part of a door you hold to open it
      • Thing you hold to carry or open a bag, pan etc.
      A2TOEIC
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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
      A1
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    • in action

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Actively doing something; performing a task or duty.
      More
    • in on

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • To be involved in a secret or plan.
      • To be aware of something that is secret or not generally known.
      A1
      More
    • in the past

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • During a former period of time; previously.
      A1
      More
    • in trouble

      US /ɪn ˈtrʌbəl/

      UK /in ˈtrʌbl/

      • Adjective
      • Experiencing difficulties, problems, or legal issues.
      • other
      • In serious trouble or difficulty.
      A1
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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.
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    • jewelry

      US /ˈdʒuəlri/

      UK /'dʒu:əlrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
      B1
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    • laundry

      US /ˈlɔndri, ˈlɑn-/

      UK /'lɔ:ndrɪ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Business or room to wash bed sheets, clothes etc.
      • Clothes etc., that are to be washed, already washed
      B2
      More
    • layer

      US /ˈleɚ/

      UK /ˈleiə/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • One of several sheets of a material or object
      • A covering of something spread over a surface.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put things one on top of another
      B1TOEIC
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    • like new

      US /laɪk nu/

      UK /laɪk nju:/

      • other
      • In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
      A2
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    • luggage

      US /ˈlʌɡɪdʒ/

      UK /ˈlʌgɪdʒ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Suitcases and bags
      • The contents of suitcases or bags packed for travel.
      B1TOEIC
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    • lush

      US /lʌʃ/

      UK /lʌʃ/

      • Noun
      • Someone who is often drunk
      • Adjective
      • Being very beautiful, expensive or high in quality
      • (Of vegetation) being healthy and full of life
      B1
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    • mitt

      US /mɪt/

      UK /mɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Glove covering the four fingers together and thumb
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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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    • of yours

      US /ʌv jʊɚz/

      UK /əv jɔ:z/

      • other
      • Belonging to you; your possession or property.
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    • on a trip

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Traveling; away from home for a period of time.
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    • on to

      US /ɑn tu/

      UK /ɔn tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Toward something; forward
      • Aware of someone's activities.
      • Adjective
      • Aware of someone's deception or illegal activities.
      A1
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    • oven mitt

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      C1
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    • pack up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To put things into boxes and take them home
      A1
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    • pill

      US /pɪl/

      UK /pɪl/

      • Noun
      • Person who is difficult to deal with
      • Small, round piece of medicine that is swallowed
      A2
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    • pillowcase

      US /ˈpɪloʊkeɪs/

      UK /ˈpɪləʊkeɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Cover for a pillow, usually made of cotton
      C2
      More
    • polish

      US /ˈpɑlɪʃ/

      UK /'pɒlɪʃ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of making something clean and shiny
      • A cream used to make shoes etc. shiny
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
      • To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it
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    • pretty much anything

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Almost everything; nearly all things.
      A1
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    • properly

      US /ˈprɑːpərli/

      UK /ˈprɔpəlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In an appropriate or correct manner
      • In a way that is suitable or appropriate.
      A2
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    • right back

      US /raɪt bæk/

      UK /rait bæk/

      • Interjection
      • Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
      • Adverb
      • Immediately; very soon after going.
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    • roll

      US /rol/

      UK /rəʊl/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small, round piece of bread for one person to eat
      • Photographic film wrapped round and round itself
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To continue along as time normally progresses
      • To produce a very deep and continuous sound
      A2TOEIC
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    • sauna

      US /ˈsɔnə, ˈsaʊ-/

      UK /ˈsɔ:nə/

      • Noun
      • Room in which hot steam is used to clean the body
      B2
      More
    • security

      US /sɪˈkjʊrɪti/sə'kjurətɪ/

      UK /sɪ'kjʊərətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Department in a company in charge of protection
      • Financial document, like stocks, bonds and notes
      A2TOEIC
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    • shampoo

      US /ʃæmˈpu/

      UK /ʃæmˈpu:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Substance used to wash the hair
      • Transitive Verb
      • To use shampoo to wash your hair
      B2
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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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    • shaving cream

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      B1
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    • sleeve

      US /sliv/

      UK /sli:v/

      • Noun
      • Part of a garment covering the arm
      A2
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    • squeeze

      US /skwiz/

      UK /skwi:z/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
      • Act of putting pressure on, as to get liquid out
      • Transitive Verb
      • To force or threaten someone to give you something
      • To strongly compress something to get liquid out
      C1
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    • squeeze in

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      C1
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    • sticker

      US /ˈstɪkɚ/

      UK /ˈstɪkə(r)/

      • Noun
      • A short pointed knife for piercing or stabbing
      • An adhesive label, e.g. to identify something
      B2
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    • straw

      US /strɔ/

      UK /strɔ:/

      • Adjective
      • Dry yellow stems of crops such as wheat
      • Countable Noun
      • Thin tube used for sucking up liquids to drink
      B1
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    • suitcase

      US /ˈsutˌkes/

      UK /ˈsu:tkeɪs/

      • Countable Noun
      • Container for carrying clothes when traveling
      B2TOEIC
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    • sunglass

      US /'sʌnˌglɑ:s/

      UK /'sʌnglɑ:s/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Dark glasses worn when it is too bright
      • Convex lens that focuses the rays of the sun
      B2
      More
    • tend

      US /tɛnd/

      UK /tend/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move or act in a certain manner
      • Transitive Verb
      • To take care of
      A2
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    • to a tee

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Perfectly; exactly right.
      More
    • to let

      US /tu lɛt/

      UK /tu let/

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

      US /traɪb/

      UK /traɪb/

      • Noun
      • Racial group united by language, religion, customs
      B1
      More
    • trip

      US /trɪp/

      UK /trɪp/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To release an electrical switch
      • To fall by catching your foot on something
      • Noun
      • Act of falling down; falling over an obstacle
      • Journey or visit to a place
      A2
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    • try out

      US /traɪ aʊt/

      UK /trai aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To try to win a place on a team in a group
      • To test briefly to determine how well it works
      A1
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    • upcoming

      US /ˈʌpˌkʌmɪŋ/

      UK /ˈʌpkʌmɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Occurring soon; approaching
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • upright

      US /ˈʌpˌraɪt/

      UK /ˈʌpraɪt/

      • Adjective
      • Having good moral standards; of good character
      • Positioned to be straight up; vertical
      • Adverb
      • Straight up; not leaning or falling over
      B1
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    • versatile

      US /ˈvɚsətəl, -ˌtaɪl/

      UK /ˈvə:sətail/

      • Adjective
      • Having many uses or skills
      • Having or showing a wide range of skills.
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • wanna

      US /ˈwɑnə/

      UK /'wɒnə/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Shortened form of 'want to'. Used only in speaking
      B2
      More
    • with flying colors

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • With great success or distinction.
      • Idiom
      • With great success; triumphantly.
      A1
      More
    • with it

      US /wɪð ɪt/

      UK /wið it/

      • Adjective
      • Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
      • Understanding and knowledgeable about current trends or information.
      A1
      More
    • wrap

      US /ræp/

      UK /ræp/

      • Countable Noun
      • Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
      • Thin bread filled with food and rolled
      • Transitive Verb
      • To be or move around something
      • To cover something with paper or a cloth e.g. gift
      B1
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    • wreck

      US /rɛk/

      UK /rek/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Car, plane, boat accident damaging the vehicle
      • (Informal) one in poor emotional/physical condition
      • Transitive Verb
      • To ruin something completely
      • To destroy a vehicle, building completely
      B2
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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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