Vocabulary
- at least: As a minimum
- got to: To arrive at some place
- come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
- stand out
- for the most part: Generally; mostly; on the whole.
- except for: Not including; excluding.
- play off: An extra game or period of play in a competition, played to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
- off of: From a position on something; down from.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in the long run: Eventually; over a long period of time.
- thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
- in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- against the law: Not allowed according to the law; illegal.
- shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
- in the post: Sent by mail or postal service.
- huge deal: Something very important or significant.
- in terms of
- aside from
- make for: To go to or toward something/someone for a reason
- in a while: In a short period of time; soon.
- once in a while: Occasionally; not very often.
- take back: To say you no longer agree with an opinion you had
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- have at: To attack someone or something.
- weird: Odd or unusual; surprising; strange
- anxiety: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something that might happen, especially when the outcome is uncertain.
- incredible: Very good; amazing
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- conflict: Argument or struggle between two or more parties
- instance: An example of something; case
- character: Person in a story, movie or play
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- scene: Incident where someone behaves angrily, badly
- fear: Unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- mean: Average of a set of numbers
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- edge: An advantage you have over others
- expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
- result: Something produced through tests or experiments
- resonate: (Of ideas) to have a big impact for a long time
- pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
- film: Thin layer that covers something
- couple: To join something to something else
- invest: To use resources to build for the future
- abandon: To discard or intentionally get rid of an item
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- exhibit: Object put on public display, e.g. in a gallery
- stream: To send a constant flow of data over the internet
- damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
- utilize: To use something for a particular purpose
- buzz: Low pitched sound similar to the sound bees make
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- justify: To give good reasons for something
- paycheck: Check issued in payment of wages or salary
- sequel: Story, movie etc. that follows another similar one
- sponsor: Person that supports the passage of a new law
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- versa: used to say that what you have just said is also true in the opposite order
- maze: Network of paths you have to make your way through
- delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- swarm: Large group of flying insects moving together
- disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
- real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
- feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
- worthy: Having merit or value; being honorable, admirable
- seismic: Of earthquakes
- contentious: Tending to create argument or division
- time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
- stay: To keep trying without giving up
- give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
- bob: To move up and down repeatedly
- digit: Person's finger or toe
- climax: Most exciting, intense point in a series of events
- misty: Filled with fog or mist, so you can't see well
- toe: One of the five parts at the end of your foot
- buildup: Making people feel excited about some new event
- headquarter: Main office of a company or organisation
Get the full experience in the app
Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis
01:03
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.
Get the full experience in the app
Look up words anytime with pronunciation, part of speech, and usage
brave
US/brev/
UK/breɪv/
adj.Brave
v.t.To bravely face
A2 Elementary
Get the full experience in the app
Practice speaking anytime and get instant pronunciation feedback
Try this speaking exercise.
Try practicing with this sentence.
80
0
神谷菜々子 posted on 2024/06/26Curious if Pixar's Inside Out 2 lives up to the hype? This review dives into character growth, new emotions like Anxiety, and whether it's a sequel worth your time! You'll pick up everyday phrases and get a taste of cultural commentary on sequels, all while enjoying a fun movie chat.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
