Vocabulary
- intense: Very strong, great or extreme in degree
- absolutely: Completely; totally; very
- obvious: Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- extreme: Very great in degree
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- community: Group of people who share a common idea or area
- variety: Particular type of thing or person
- continent: Very large piece of land, e.g. Africa or Asia
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- exist: To be present, alive or real
- suddenly: In an unexpected or very quick manner
- break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
- record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
- fall: Season after summer and before winter; Autumn
- tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
- soar: (Of prices, etc.) to increase a lot in a short time
- channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- exacerbate: To increase the severity or bitterness of
- mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- tempt: To make someone want something, even if it's bad
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- great: Very good; better than before
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- shade: Area of darkness when something blocks the light
- assistance: Act of helping someone
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
- grass: To betray someone
- jersey: Shirt worn as part of a sports uniform
- cream: Pale color that is yellowish white
- height: Distance of something from the bottom to the top
- warn: To tell someone about possible danger
- renew: To make something stronger, fresher, or like new
- careful: Trying not to make mistakes; working slowly
- mid: At (or near) the middle point
- uncommon: Not typical; not normal; unusual
- midday: Noon; 12 p.m.
- pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
- smoke: To give off a cloud of grey gas from burning
- southwest: Location in the southwestern part of an area
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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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Haer posted on 2026/05/30Wow, did you hear about the UK's record-breaking May heatwave? This news report dives into how the country experienced its hottest May day ever, with temperatures soaring and even causing a 'tropical night'! You'll hear real people reacting to the extreme heat and pick up useful phrases for discussing weather and staying safe in the sun.
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