Vocabulary

  • going on: To continue doing something
  • at least: As a minimum
  • meet up: To arrange to meet someone.
  • high expectations: A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
  • in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
  • up against: Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
  • in the midst of: Surrounded by; in the middle of.
  • slow in: Being late or delayed in doing something.
  • picks up: To catch a criminal and take to police station
  • without a doubt: Certainly; definitely.
  • have to: Must do
  • rack up: To accumulate or amass something, typically debts or points.
  • in the end: Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
  • due to: Because of; owing to
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • as such: Something previously stated or understood
  • of course: Sure ; Certainly
  • as a whole: Considering everything together; in general.
  • group: Two or more musicians who play music together
  • music: Sounds that are sung or played to give pleasure
  • easily: Clearly; without doubt; certainly
  • people: Persons sharing culture, country, background, etc.
  • timing: To check speed at which music is performed
  • easy: Not hard to do; not difficult
  • address: Exact street location of a place
  • part: Division of a book
  • story: One of many floors or levels in a building
  • detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
  • airing: To expose to the outside, to dry or freshen
  • gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
  • racket: Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
  • noticeable: Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
  • covering: To record a different version of another song
  • point: An item to be discussed
  • wish: To want something to happen or to become true
  • lazy: Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
  • artist: A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
  • prefer: To like something better than something else
  • call: A order or request for action
  • surprised: Feeling a shock when something unexpected happens
  • variety: Particular type of thing or person
  • character: Person in a story, movie or play
  • series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
  • smooth: Moving without stops and starts
  • development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
  • inaction: Not taking any action; not doing anything
  • action: Something that a person or thing does
  • visual: Of or relating to vision
  • introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
  • composition: Piece of writing, music etc.
  • recover: To return to a prior normal condition
  • lack: To not have, or not have enough, of something
  • romance: To court someone into a love relationship
  • experimental: Using techniques that are different or untried
  • depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
  • virus: File secretly put on computers to cause harm
  • plot: Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
  • episode: One separate event in a series of events
  • occupy: To enter and take control of land/property
  • twist: To turn something in a circular direction
  • weapon: An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
  • production: Process of producing or growing food naturally
  • theme: An main or dominant idea, motif
  • disturb: To cause someone anxiety or fear
  • pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
  • praise: To express approval of something or someone
  • rebel: Person who fights against established government
  • weakness: Fault or bad quality preventing success
  • fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
  • outstanding: Being better/distinct from others; specially good
  • deadly: Causing or capable of causing death
  • flaw: Quality that makes something imperfect
  • infect: To introduce a computer virus to
  • drastically: In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
  • respective: Belonging to each of two or more persons or things
  • outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
  • anime: A form of Japanese animation
  • storyline: The plot of a book or play or film
  • Japan: A string of more than islands to the east of Asia
  • Japanese: Concerning the culture and people of Japan
  • showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
  • quarantine: To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
  • stellar: Very brilliant; very successful or good
  • hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
  • badass: A tough, uncompromising, or intimidating person.
  • realism: Accepting things as they are, not as you want
  • storytelling: Act of telling or relating stories
  • consistency: Quality of behaving or meaning the same
  • midst: Middle area or part of something
  • ass: (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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    • action

      US /ˈækʃən/

      UK /'ækʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something that a person or thing does
      • A lawsuit.
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To act to do something
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    • airing

      US /ˈɛrɪŋ/

      UK /ˈeərɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To expose to the outside, to dry or freshen
      • To broadcast a TV or radio show
      A2
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    • anime

      US /ˈænəˌme/

      UK /ˈænɪmeɪ/

      • Noun
      • A form of Japanese animation
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    • artist

      US /ˈɑrtɪst/

      UK /ˈɑ:tɪst/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A person skilled and creative in art e.g. painter
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    • as a whole

      US /æz e hol/

      UK /æz ə həul/

      • Phrase
      • Considering everything together; in general.
      • Complete; not divided or incomplete.
      • Adjective
      • Complete; not divided or fragmented.
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    • as such

      US /æz sʌtʃ/

      UK /æz sʌtʃ/

      • Pronoun
      • Something previously stated or understood
      A1
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    • ass

      US /æs/

      UK /æs/

      • Noun
      • (Impolite) part of the human body that you sit on
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    • at least

      US /æt list/

      UK /æt li:st/

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

      US /ˈkærəktɚ/

      UK /'kærəktə(r)/

      • Noun
      • Person in a story, movie or play
      • Writing symbols, e.g. alphabet or Chinese writing
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    • composition

      US /ˌkɑ:mpəˈzɪʃn/

      UK /ˌkɒmpəˈzɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Piece of writing, music etc.
      • A piece of music
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    • consistency

      US /kənˈsɪstənsi/

      UK /kən'sɪstənsɪ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Quality of behaving or meaning the same
      • Physical quality of being smooth, thick, lumpy
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    • covering

      US /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

      UK /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To record a different version of another song
      • To include as part of its area
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A material used to cover something.
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    • deadly

      US /ˈdɛdli/

      UK /ˈdedli/

      • Adjective
      • Causing or capable of causing death
      • Being very accurate
      • Adverb
      • Extremely; intensely.
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    • depend

      US /dɪˈpend/

      UK /dɪˈpend/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
      • To rely on someone or something for support, help, or existence.
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    • development

      US /dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

      UK /dɪ'veləpmənt/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
      • A new event related to a previous event
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    • disturb

      US /dɪˈstɜ:rb/

      UK /dɪˈstɜ:b/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
      • To cause someone anxiety or fear
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    • drastically

      US /ˈdræstɪkl:ɪ/

      UK /'drɑ:stɪklɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a sudden, extreme or severe manner
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    • due to

      US /du tu/

      UK /dju: tu:/

      • Preposition
      • Because of; owing to
      • Adjective
      • Attributable to; caused by.
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    • episode

      US /ˈɛpɪˌsod/

      UK /'epɪsəʊd/

      • Noun
      • One separate event in a series of events
      • Show which is part of a larger story
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    • experimental

      US /ɪkˌspɛrəˈmɛntl/

      UK /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentl/

      • Adjective
      • Using techniques that are different or untried
      • Based on or involving experiment.
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    • fame

      US /fem/

      UK /feɪm/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
      • Widespread reputation, especially of a good kind.
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    • flaw

      US /flɔ/

      UK /flɔ:/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Quality that makes something imperfect
      • A weakness or undesirable quality.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To impair, damage, or spoil.
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    • gift

      US /ɡɪft/

      UK /gɪft/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Something given to another for a reason; present
      • Special skill or natural ability to do something
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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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    • have to

      US /hæv tu/

      UK /ˈhæv tə/

      • Auxiliary Verb
      • Must do
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    • high expectations

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future; a high degree of anticipation.
      • Demanding standards or requirements that are set for someone or something.
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    • hype

      US /haɪp/

      UK /haɪp/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
      • Transitive Verb
      • To try to create interest or excitement about
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    • in order to

      US /ɪn ˈɔrdɚ tu/

      UK /in ˈɔ:də tu:/

      • Preposition
      • For the purpose of; with the aim of.
      • Phrase
      • In a specific sequence or arrangement.
      • With the aim of; for the purpose of.
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    • in the end

      US /ɪn ði ɛnd/

      UK /in ðə end/

      • Phrase
      • Finally; after a period of time or series of events.
      • Ultimately; as the final result or consequence.
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    • in the midst of

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Surrounded by; in the middle of.
      • During; while something is happening.
      A1
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    • inaction

      US /ɪnˈækʃən/

      UK /ɪnˈækʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Not taking any action; not doing anything
      B1
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    • infect

      US /ɪnˈfɛkt/

      UK /ɪn'fekt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To introduce a computer virus to
      • To give a disease, bacteria or virus to
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    • lack

      US /læk/

      UK /læk/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To not have, or not have enough, of something
      • Uncountable Noun
      • The state of not having or not having enough of
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    • lazy

      US /ˈlezi/

      UK /ˈleɪzi/

      • Adjective
      • Not liking to work or make an effort; idle
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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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    • meet up

      US /mit ʌp/

      UK /mi:t ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrange to meet someone.
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    • midst

      US /mɪdst, mɪtst/

      UK /mɪdst/

      • Noun
      • Middle area or part of something
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    • noticeable

      US /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

      UK /ˈnəʊtɪsəbl/

      • Adjective
      • Being easy or likely to be sensed or noticed
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    • occupy

      US /ˈɑkjəˌpaɪ/

      UK /'ɒkjʊpaɪ/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To enter and take control of land/property
      • To fill a time, a space, or an area
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    • of course

      US /ʌv kɔː(r)s/

      UK /ɔv kɔː(r)s/

      • Adverb
      • Sure ; Certainly
      • Phrase
      • For sure; certainly
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    • outbreak

      US /ˈaʊtˌbrek/

      UK /ˈaʊtbreɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
      • A sudden occurrence of something unwelcome, such as war or disease.
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    • outstanding

      US /aʊtˈstændɪŋ, ˈaʊtˌstæn-/

      UK /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Being better/distinct from others; specially good
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    • pace

      US /pes/

      UK /peɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
      • Single step, often used to measure a distance
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To set and control your speed, as in a race
      • To walk with slow purposeful steps
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    • picks up

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To catch a criminal and take to police station
      • To start again where you left off
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
      • Collects someone or something.
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    • plot

      US /plɑt/

      UK /plɒt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Small piece of land for a house growing crops etc.
      • Series of events that form the main story
      • Transitive Verb
      • To mark a path, etc. on a map, using lines or dots
      • To devise or develop a dramatic storyline
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    • praise

      US /preɪz/

      UK /preɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To express approval of something or someone
      • To express thanks, respect, and love
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Expression of approval of something/someone
      • Expression of thanks, respect, and love
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    • production

      US /prəˈdʌkʃən, pro-/

      UK /prəˈdʌkʃn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Process of producing or growing food naturally
      • Process of making something on a large scale
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    • quarantine

      US /ˈkwɔrənˌtin, ˈkwɑr-/

      UK /'kwɒrənti:n/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • The place to isolate sick plants, animals
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    • rack up

      US /ræk ʌp/

      UK /ræk ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accumulate or amass something, typically debts or points.
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    • racket

      US /ˈrækɪt/

      UK /'rækɪt/

      • Countable Noun
      • Stringed bat used in tennis, badminton etc.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Activity to gain money easily/dishonestly
      • Steady, loud noise that is unpleasant
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    • realism

      US /ˈriəˌlɪzəm/

      UK /ˈri:əlɪzəm/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Accepting things as they are, not as you want
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    • rebel

      US / rɪˈbɛl/

      UK /'rebl/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Person who fights against established government
      • Person who insists on doing things their way
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fight against an established government/power
      • To resist and fight against existing authority
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    • recover

      US /rɪ'kʌvər/

      UK /rɪ'kʌvə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To return to a prior normal condition
      • To get back something that was lost
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    • respective

      US /rɪˈspektɪv/

      UK /rɪˈspektɪv/

      • Adjective
      • Belonging to each of two or more persons or things
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    • romance

      US /ˈroʊˈmæns/

      UK /rəʊˈmæns/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To court someone into a love relationship
      • To describe more attractively than the reality
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Emotion or feeling of being in love with someone
      • Qualities that make something attractive etc.
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    • showcase

      US /ˈʃoʊkeɪs/

      UK /ˈʃəʊkeɪs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
      • Setting to display something to best effect
      • Transitive Verb
      • To display something to best effect
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    • slow in

      US /sloʊ ɪn/

      UK /sləu ɪn/

      • other
      • Being late or delayed in doing something.
      B2
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    • smooth

      US /smuð/

      UK /smu:ð/

      • Adjective
      • Moving without stops and starts
      • Pleasant and flat to touch, not rough
      • Transitive Verb
      • To make something rough feel flat, e.g. by ironing
      • To spread a substance over a surface
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    • stellar

      US /ˈstɛlɚ/

      UK /ˈstelə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Very brilliant; very successful or good
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    • storyline

      US /ˈstɔːrilaɪn/

      UK /ˈstɔ:rilaɪn/

      • Noun
      • The plot of a book or play or film
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    • storytelling

      US /'stɔ:rɪtelɪŋ/

      UK /'stɔ:rɪtelɪŋ/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Act of telling or relating stories
      • Telling lies or stories that are not true
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    • theme

      US /θim/

      UK /θi:m/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An main or dominant idea, motif
      • Main idea of a work of art, writing, or music
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    • twist

      US /twɪst/

      UK /twɪst/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To turn something in a circular direction
      • To turn in a curving direction e.g. road or path
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Turn or spiral curve in a path or road
      • Bend or sudden change of direction
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    • up against

      US /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      UK /ʌp əˈɡenst/

      • Phrase
      • Facing or contending with something difficult or challenging.
      • In close proximity or contact with something.
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    • variety

      US /vəˈraɪɪti/

      UK /və'raɪətɪ/

      • Noun
      • Particular type of thing or person
      • The quality or state of being different or diverse; the absence of uniformity, sameness, or monotony.
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    • virus

      US /ˈvaɪrəs/

      UK /'vaɪrəs/

      • Noun
      • File secretly put on computers to cause harm
      • Living organism that causes disease or sickness
      B1
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    • visual

      US /ˈvɪʒuəl/

      UK /'vɪʒʊəl/

      • Adjective
      • Of or relating to vision
      • Noun
      • Pictures/images used to help audience understand
      • A picture, map, piece of film, or other visual representation.
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    • weakness

      US /ˈwiknɪs/

      UK /ˈwi:knəs/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Fault or bad quality preventing success
      • State, condition of not being powerful or strong
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    • weapon

      US /ˈwɛpən/

      UK /'wepən/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • An advantage to help win a contest or conflict
      • Something that is used for fighting, e.g. a gun
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • without a doubt

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • Certainly; definitely.
      More
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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

    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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