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  • in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
  • sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
  • stand: To be a candidate in an election
  • middle: Place that is halfway between two things
  • hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
  • cushion: Soft object to make a seat more comfortable
  • goodness: (Used to express slight surprise)
  • put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
  • word: Unit of language that has a meaning
  • good: Proper, appropriate or right
  • short: (Of electric circuit) to spark because faulty
  • foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
  • look: Person's beauty or physical attractiveness
  • book: (Police) to officially record someone's crimes
  • sugar: Substance which the body stores or uses for energy
  • push: To move into enemy country with a military attack
  • woman: Adult female human being
  • cook: To heat food until it is ready to eat
  • brook: Small river
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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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    Short oo /ʊ/ MIDDLE of Words Daily Pronunciation Practice - American English Vowel Master Class

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    林宜悉 posted on 2025/10/13
    Struggling with that tricky 'oo' sound in words like 'good' or 'book'? This pronunciation guide breaks down the American English short "oo" /ʊ/ vowel sound in the middle of words, perfect for daily practice! You'll pick up clear articulation skills for common words like 'woman' and 'sugar' to boost your confidence in everyday conversations.

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