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Hero

/hˈɪroʊ/
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(noun) Somebody who possesses great bravery and carries out extraordinary or noble deeds.

He is an unsung hero.
No man is a hero to his valet.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The brave firefighter was hailed as a local ____ after he rescued the family from the burning house.

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