Vocabulary

  • next to: Being located along side another
  • out of the ordinary : Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
  • going on: To continue doing something
  • on the phone: Talking on the telephone.
  • at that time: During a specific point in the past.
  • in reference to: Relating to; with regard to
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • come for: To arrive to collect someone or something.
  • depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
  • black and white
  • up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
  • jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
  • clear out: To empty things out of a place
  • based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
  • through the gate: To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
  • see through: To realize the truth about
  • of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
  • on deck: In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
  • back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
  • think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
  • other than: Except for; apart from.
  • show: To be easily seen or displayed
  • dining: To eat
  • water: Clear liquid that forms the seas, rivers and rain
  • daughter: A female child of someone
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • woman: Adult female human being
  • leave: To go away from; depart
  • look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • window: Opening in a wall or door to let in light
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • know: To be familiar with a person or place, thing
  • bored: To make a deep hole in the ground with a drill
  • kind: In a caring and helpful manner
  • fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
  • radio: System of sending/receiving signals through air
  • trainer: Person that trains sports competitors or animals
  • view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
  • clear: Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • area: Amount of measured space
  • furthest: Being the greatest distance in space or time
  • alarm: Sound or light used for a warning or alert
  • stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • turn: To become (a particular age)
  • possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • exit: A door that you go through to leave a place
  • recorder: Person who officially collects/stores information
  • whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
  • ordinary: Normal or usual
  • lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
  • attendant: Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
  • male: Characteristic of boys or men
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • bell: Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
  • female: Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
  • absolutely: Completely; totally; very
  • reservation: Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
  • behave: To act correctly
  • hugging: To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
  • completely: In every way or as much as possible
  • observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
  • witness: To see the signing of an official document
  • swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
  • assume: To act in a false manner to mislead others
  • reference: A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
  • confirmation: Approval or check of something
  • impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
  • stunned: To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
  • waist: Narrower part of your body between hips and chest
  • participate: To take part with others in doing something
  • eagle: Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
  • underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
  • witnessing: To see the signing of an official document
  • oddly: In an unusual manner
  • substantial: (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
  • tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
  • spin: To make a ball rotate when throwing it
  • technician: Person whose job is to maintain, repair machinery
  • soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
  • pat: Person's name
  • scramble: To cause war planes to take off quickly
  • loop: A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
  • attire: Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
  • ledge: Flat surface that sticks out from a wall of rock
  • lagging: To move at a slow pace in relation to others
  • normalize: To make something normal or regular
  • whatnot: Miscellaneous curios
  • setup: Way something is organized or arranged
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    • absolutely

      US /ˈæbsəˌlutli, ˌæbsəˈlutli/

      UK /ˈæbsəlu:tli/

      • Adverb
      • Completely; totally; very
      • Considered independently and without relation to other things; viewed abstractly; as, quantity absolutely considered.
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    • alarm

      US /əˈlɑ:rm/

      UK /əˈlɑ:m/

      • Noun
      • Sound or light used for a warning or alert
      • an alarm clock
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make someone unpleasantly surprised
      A2
      More
    • assume

      US /əˈsum/

      UK /ə'sju:m/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To act in a false manner to mislead others
      • To believe, based on the evidence; suppose
      A2TOEIC
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    • at that time

      US /æt ðæt taɪm/

      UK /æt ðæt taim/

      • Phrase
      • During a specific point in the past.
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    • attendant

      US /əˈtɛndənt/

      UK /əˈtendənt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Someone who helps at a gas station, theater etc.
      B2TOEIC
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    • attire

      US /əˈtaɪr/

      UK /əˈtaɪə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Clothing (especially fine clothes and fashion)
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To be dressed in a certain manner
      C1TOEIC
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    • back into

      US /bæk ˈɪntu/

      UK /bæk ˈɪntuː/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
      • To accidentally collide with something while moving backwards.
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    • based on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
      • Preposition
      • Using something as the main idea or foundation.
      • Relying on something as evidence or justification.
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    • behave

      US /bɪˈhev/

      UK /bɪˈheɪv/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act correctly
      • To act in a particular way
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To cause (oneself) to act in a specific way
      A2
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    • bell

      US /bɛl/

      UK /bel/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Metal object shaped like a cup that rings when hit
      • Electronic device that makes a ringing sound
      A2
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    • black and white

      US /blæk ənd hwaɪt/

      UK /blæk ænd hwait/

      • Phrase
      • Adjective
      • Showing images only in black, grey, and white, not in colour.
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    • clear out

      US /klɪr aʊt/

      UK /kliə aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To empty things out of a place
      A1
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    • come for

      US /kʌm fɔr/

      UK /kʌm fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive to collect someone or something.
      • To attack someone.
      A1
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    • confirmation

      US /ˌkɑ:nfərˈmeɪʃn/

      UK /ˌkɒnfəˈmeɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Approval or check of something
      • Statement something is real, true or accurate
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    • depending on

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
      • Influenced or determined by.
      • Preposition
      • Subject to; contingent on
      • Relying on someone or something for support or assistance.
      A2
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    • dining

      US /'daɪnɪŋ/

      UK /'daɪnɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To eat
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The activity of eating a meal.
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    • eagle

      US /ˈiɡəl/

      UK /ˈi:gl/

      • Noun
      • Very large, strong bird that hunts small animals
      B1
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    • exit

      US /ˈɛɡzɪt, ˈɛksɪt/

      UK /ˈeksɪt/

      • Noun
      • A door that you go through to leave a place
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To leave a certain place
      A2TOEIC
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    • female

      US / ˈfiˌmel/

      UK /'fi:meɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Person of the sex that gives birth to babies
      • Belonging to or characteristic of a woman or girl.
      • Noun
      • A woman or girl.
      • A female animal.
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    • furthest

      US /ˈfɜ:rðɪst/

      UK /ˈfɜ:ðɪst/

      • Adjective
      • Being the greatest distance in space or time
      • Most distant in degree or extent.
      • Adverb
      • At or to the greatest distance.
      • To the greatest degree; most.
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    • going on

      US /ˈɡoɪŋ ɑn/

      UK /ˈgəʊɪŋ ɔn/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To continue doing something
      • To happen (usually negative)
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    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
      More
    • hugging

      US

      UK

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hold someone in your arms as sign of affection
      • To keep very close to something
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    • impact

      US /ˈɪmˌpækt/

      UK /'ɪmpækt/

      • Noun
      • A striking effect or result to hit with force
      • Act or force of one thing hitting something else
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To hit or strike someone or something with force
      • To have a strong effect on someone or something.
      A2TOEIC
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    • in reference to

      US /ɪn ˈrɛfərəns tu/

      UK /in ˈrefrəns tu:/

      • Phrase
      • Relating to; with regard to
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    • jump in

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To enter a vehicle quickly.
      • To interrupt a conversation.
      More
    • lagging

      US /ˈlæɡɪŋ/

      UK /'lægɪŋ/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To move at a slow pace in relation to others
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To move at a slow pace in relation to others
      B2
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    • lay

      US /le/

      UK /leɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Amateur; not being a trained priest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To place a bet on a game outcome
      • (Of a bird, etc.) to produce eggs from its body
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    • ledge

      US /lɛdʒ/

      UK /ledʒ/

      • Noun
      • Flat surface that sticks out from a wall of rock
      • Flat surface that come out from a wall or window
      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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    • loop

      US /lup/

      UK /lu:p/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A circle or curved shape, as when you tie a lace
      • A circle of rope or string to put around something
      • Transitive Verb
      • To put a circle of rope around something
      B2TOEIC
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    • male

      US /ˈmel/

      UK /meɪl/

      • Adjective
      • Characteristic of boys or men
      • Noun
      • A member of the sex that fertilizes eggs
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    • next to

      US /nɛkst tu/

      UK /nekst tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Being located along side another
      • In comparison with
      • Adverb
      • Almost; nearly
      A1
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    • normalize

      US /ˈnɔ:rməlaɪz/

      UK /ˈnɔ:məlaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something normal or regular
      B2
      More
    • observe

      US /əbˈzɜ:rv/

      UK /əbˈzɜ:v/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
      • To obey or follow laws, rules, or customs
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    • oddly

      US /ˈɑ:dli/

      UK /ˈɒdli/

      • Adverb
      • In an unusual manner
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    • of a sudden

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
      B2
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    • on deck

      US /ɑn dɛk/

      UK /ɔn dek/

      • Adjective
      • In baseball, being the next batter to come up to bat.
      • Next in line; ready or available.
      • Adverb
      • Located or situated on the deck of a ship.
      B2
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    • on the phone

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Talking on the telephone.
      • Adjective
      • Using a phone, especially a mobile phone.
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    • ordinary

      US /ˈɔ:rdneri/

      UK /'ɔ:dnrɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Normal or usual
      • Of the rank of ordinary seaman.
      • Noun
      • An ecclesiastical judge or official having ordinary jurisdiction in a given area.
      • Any of several simple and basic geometrical figures.
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    • other than

      US

      UK

      • Preposition
      • Except for; apart from.
      • Conjunction
      • Different from.
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    • out of the ordinary

      US

      UK

      • Adjective
      • Unusual or remarkable; not typical.
      • Exceptional; remarkably better than others of its kind.
      • Phrase
      • Beyond what is usual, common, or expected.
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    • participate

      US /pɑ:rˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      UK /pɑ:ˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To take part with others in doing something
      • To be involved in a discussion or conversation.
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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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    • platform

      US /ˈplætˌfɔrm/

      UK /'plætfɔ:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Flat, raised structure that people stand on
      • Area from which you board a train at a station
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    • radio

      US /ˈreɪdioʊ/

      UK /ˈreɪdiəʊ/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • System of sending/receiving signals through air
      • Device to listen to broadcast programs, messages
      • Adjective
      • Concerning the broadcasting of sound
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    • recorder

      US /rɪˈkɔ:rdə(r)/

      UK /rɪˈkɔ:də(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person who officially collects/stores information
      • Device or machine used to store data
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    • reference

      US /ˈrɛfərəns, ˈrɛfrəns/

      UK /'refrəns/

      • Noun
      • A letter of recommendation, e.g. for a job
      • Note in a book, etc. giving source of information
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cite a piece of research in speech or writing
      • Mention or refer to.
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    • reservation

      US /ˌrɛzɚˈveʃən/

      UK /ˌrezə'veɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Arrangement to keep a room or table for you
      • Area of land kept for indigenous peoples
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    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
      A2TOEIC
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    • scramble

      US /ˈskræmbəl/

      UK /ˈskræmbl/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To cause war planes to take off quickly
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mix up
      B2TOEIC
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    • see through

      US /si θru/

      UK /si: θru:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To realize the truth about
      • To continue doing something until it is finished, especially something difficult or unpleasant.
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    • setup

      US /ˈsɛtˌʌp/

      UK /'setʌp/

      • Noun
      • Way something is organized or arranged
      B2TOEIC
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    • soar

      US /sɔr, sor/

      UK /sɔ:(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
      • To fly or rise high in the air
      B2TOEIC
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    • spin

      US /spɪn/

      UK /spɪn/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make a ball rotate when throwing it
      • To move something in a rapid turning motion
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel dizzy/confused, as in my head is spinning
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    • stadium

      US /ˈstediəm/

      UK /'steɪdɪəm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Building with a sports field for watching games
      B2
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    • stunned

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To greatly shock or surprise; totally amaze
      • To incapacitate using a special gun
      • Adjective
      • Extremely surprised; totally amazed
      B2
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    • substantial

      US /səbˈstænʃəl/

      UK /səbˈstænʃl/

      • Adjective
      • (Of a meal) able to satisfy your hunger; filling
      • Being large in degree, quantity, or size
      C2TOEIC
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    • swear

      US /swɛr/

      UK /sweə(r)/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To say bad or impolite words to someone
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make a serious promise to do something
      B1
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    • tank

      US /tæŋk/

      UK /tæŋk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Container for holding liquid or gas
      • Military vehicle that can go over rough areas
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To fail completely or badly
      • To deliberately lose a game or contest
      B1
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    • technician

      US /tɛkˈnɪʃən/

      UK /tekˈnɪʃn/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person whose job is to maintain, repair machinery
      B1TOEIC
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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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    • through the gate

      US /θru ðə geɪt/

      UK /θru: ðə geɪt/

      • other
      • To pass from one side of a gate to the other.
      C2
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    • trainer

      US /ˈtrenɚ/

      UK /ˈtreɪnə(r)/

      • Countable Noun
      • Person that trains sports competitors or animals
      A2
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    • underwater

      US /ˈʌndɚˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

      UK /ˌʌndəˈwɔ:tə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
      C2
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    • up there

      US /ʌp ðɛr/

      UK /ʌp ðɛə/

      • Adverb
      • In or to a higher place or position; far away.
      • In heaven.
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    • waist

      US /west/

      UK /weɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Narrower part of your body between hips and chest
      • The top part of trousers or a skirt
      B1
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    • whale

      US /hwel, wel/

      UK /weɪl/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
      • To hunt and catch whales
      • Countable Noun
      • a very large sea mammal that breathes air through a hole at the top of its head and looks like a giant fish
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    • whatnot

      US /ˈwɑːt.nɑːt/

      UK /ˈwɒt.nɒt/

      • Noun
      • Miscellaneous curios
      • Uncountable Noun
      • And other similar things
      C1
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    • witness

      US /ˈwɪtnɪs/

      UK /'wɪtnəs/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To see the signing of an official document
      • To see an event take place (usually a crime)
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who was present to see an event take place
      • Evidence or proof of something
      B1TOEIC
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    • witnessing

      US

      UK

      • Transitive Verb
      • To see the signing of an official document
      • To see an event take place (usually a crime)
      B1
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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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