con
US /kɑ:n/
UK /kɒn/
- Transitive Verb
- To trick or deceive someone
- Noun
- Argument pointing out the negatives of a position
B2Morefamiliar
US /fəˈmɪljɚ/
UK /fəˈmɪliə(r)/
- Adjective
- Well-known or easily recognized
- Having a good knowledge of something.
- Noun
- A close friend or associate.
- (In folklore) a spirit, often in animal form, believed to attend and serve a witch.
A2TOEICMorefavor
US /ˈfevɚ/
UK /'feɪvə/
- Noun
- Support or approval from people
- Small gift given out at a party
- Transitive Verb
- To prefer or promote over another
A2Morehoy
US /hɔɪ/
UK /hɔɪ/
- Noun
- Flat-bottom boat for carrying heavy loads
B2More
Vocabulary
- familiar: Well-known or easily recognized
- favor: Support or approval from people
- con: To trick or deceive someone
- son: Male child; friendly way of addressing a boy
- en: Half the width of an em
- la: The syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
- hoy: Flat-bottom boat for carrying heavy loads
- te: TE is an acronym
- por: Problem oriented record
- mi: The syllable naming the third (mediant) note of any major scale in solmization
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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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Mother pleads for help to find daughter and grandkids after Venezuela earthquake
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/06/25This video shares a heartbreaking story of a mother searching for her daughter and grandchildren after a devastating earthquake in Venezuela. You'll hear raw, emotional pleas for help and learn phrases related to emergencies and loss that are crucial for understanding real-world news reports. It's a powerful look at a difficult situation and a chance to practice comprehension skills with impactful language.
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