Vocabulary
- used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- read along: To read simultaneously with someone else or follow a text aloud.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- go away: To go on vacation
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- switch off
- look away: To turn your eyes in a different direction, especially because you are embarrassed, frightened, or upset.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- to do with: To be about something; concern
- over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- phrase: Common expression or saying
- immune: Having a special protection from, e.g. the law
- eliminate: To completely remove; to get rid of
- recap: Brief description of something that had been said
- demonstrate: To display a feeling or ability openly
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- therapy: Treatment to help cure an illness
- aware: Knowing or feeling that something exists
- aggressive: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- convince: To persuade someone, or make them feel sure
- disease: Illness that affects a person, animal, or plant
- decade: Period of 10 years
- estimate: Guess or calculation of cost, size or value
- affect: To cause a change in something else
- clever: Funny in a way that shows intelligence
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- vaccine: Shot using weak disease cells to stop same disease
- threat: Warning of probable trouble
- switch: A change or shift from one method to another
- option: A choice
- tissue: Substance formed by cells of living thing; flesh
- quiz: A game in which players answer questions on topics
- correct: Being suitable and appropriate for an occasion
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- informal: Casual; relaxed
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- breakthrough: Important discovery in doing something difficult
- important: Having power or authority
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- programme: A plan or schedule of events
- benign: (Of cancer) not harmful or too serious
- unpleasant: Causing a bad feeling in people
- worldwide: Spanning or extending throughout the entire world
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- sudden: Happening or done quickly or unexpectedly
- fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
- afraid: Worried that something bad will happen; scared
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
- minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
- discourage: To make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
- chemotherapy: Treatment of diseases using chemicals
- malignant: (Of cancer) dangerous or deadly; spreading
- healthy: In good condition physically, or financially; well
- lifetime: The time between birth and death
- cancer: Any growth caused by abnormal cell division
- credibility: Quality of being believable or deserving of trust
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- flu: Illness causing headache, fever etc.
- smallpox: Contagious disease with pimples that leave scars
- hungry: Feeling a need or want to eat food
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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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A vaccine for cancer ⏲️ 6 Minute English
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VoiceTube posted on 2025/03/03Could a vaccine for cancer soon become a reality? This '6 Minute English' episode dives into the exciting world of cancer vaccines and mRNA technology, perfect for boosting your medical English vocabulary! You'll pick up advanced terms and understand the latest breakthroughs in immunotherapy.
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