Vocabulary
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
- speed up: To move more quickly
- due to: Because of; owing to
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- over time: Gradually; as time passes.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- vulnerable: Being open to attack or damage
- episode: One separate event in a series of events
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- access: Way to enter a place, e.g. a station or stadium
- deliberate: Carefully thought out in advance
- period: Set amount of time during which events take place
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
- determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- exposure: Allowing light through a cameras lens onto film
- develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
- measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- deteriorate: To become worse in condition or value
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- intensity: Great energy, strength, or concentration
- condition: To improve something to make it better
- appeal: Ability to attract interest, attention, or desire
- appearance: The way a person looks to others
- refer: To talk about or write about something
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- illness: Unhealthy condition of the mind or body
- characteristic: Typical or distinctive
- organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
- due: When something is required or expected
- risk: To do something potentially dangerous or foolish
- gender: State of being male or female
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- accelerate: To cause to occur earlier than expected
- suggest: To mention something that could be done; propose
- platform: Flat, raised structure that people stand on
- social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
- demographic: Group of people with similar characteristics
- biological: Being related to life and living things
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- program: To make someone act or think in a certain way
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- product: Item that can be bought
- guardian: Person who guards, protects, or preserves
- pedal: Lever worked by the foot, e.g. the brakes of a car
- considerably: Quite a lot; to a large degree
- worksheet: Piece of paper showing work planned or done
- headline: To be the main performer at a show
- marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
- flavour: Taste of something, especially in food or drink
- accelerator: Pedal that controls the speed a vehicle moves
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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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Heatwaves speed up ageing process: BBC Learning English from the News
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/01/28Did you know heatwaves could actually speed up how your body ages? This fascinating BBC Learning English video dives into a Taiwan study that links hotter temperatures to biological ageing and organ function. You'll pick up some advanced vocabulary like 'accelerate' and 'demographic' while learning about this surprising science!
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