Vocabulary
- on the rise: Increasing; becoming more popular or common.
- lead to: To result in some action
- deal with
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- cave in: To give in to pressure
- at once: Immediately; without delay
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- along with: In addition to; together with.
- of use: Having practical value; useful or helpful.
- work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- due to: Because of; owing to
- mess up: To make a mistake
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- subscribe: To regularly pay to receive a service
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- depression: Medical condition of a lack of vitality
- impact: A striking effect or result to hit with force
- dopamine: Drug used to treat shock and hypotension
- treat: To pay for the food or enjoyment of someone else
- reinforce: To send more troops/resources to support an army
- dread: To await with great fear
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- shrink: To become smaller
- brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
- alter: To change so (clothing) fits better
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- similar: Nearly the same; alike
- consciousness: Process by which thoughts, ideas are processed
- impulsive: Acting without really thinking about it; rash
- release: To free someone from a responsibility or burden
- fatal: Causing death; having very bad consequences
- effect: An advantage, benefit
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- serotonin: A neurotransmitter in the brain that helps regulate mood, sleep, appetite, and emotional well-being; often referred to as the "feel-good" hormone.
- impair: To damage or weaken something
- legit: As recognized by the law
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- neuron: A nerve cell
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- relief: Aid given to people in need as after war/disaster
- alcohol: A colorless liquid that can catch fire (C2H5OH)
- rave: A dance party with loud music
- sensory: Referring to the physical senses
- neurotransmitter: Chemical released by nerves that boost signals within the body
- target: A goal or amount you are trying to achieve
- activate: To cause to happen; cause a chemical reaction
- bladder: Soft bag which holds liquid or air
- addictive: Being powerless to stop doing or using something
- cardiac: Concerning the heart
- beneficial: Giving an advantage, having a helpful effect
- thread: Spiral cut at the end of a bolt
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- promise: To say you will certainly do something
- auditory: Of the process of hearing
- nasal: Concerning, used for, or relating to the nose
- spray: To cover something with a stream of tiny drops
- decide: To make a choice or choose after thinking about it
- detach: To send away a military unit on a special mission
- dose: An amount of medicine to be taken at any one time
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- surrounding: To be all the way around something
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- breakdown: When normal activity or behavior stops
- overdose: To take too many drugs, so that you might die
- approve: To formally accept something or grant permission
- recreational: Being done for pleasure
- drug: Illegal substance taken for effect on the mind
- derive: To come from another thing
- future: Time that is to come after the present
- notably: In a way that deserves notice; particularly
- cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
- ordeal: Event that is difficult to survive, live through
- grandiose: Seeming to be impressive, but not very practical
- hole: An empty space, as in the ground, in a sock etc.
- urinary: Relating to the waste water system of the body
- educate: To teach someone in a school or college
- synaptic: Concerning or involving synapses
- morph: (Of computer animation) to gradually change shape
- intoxicate: To cause to lose control due to drugs or alcohol
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
林宜悉 posted on 2025/06/17Ever wondered about ketamine's effects, from its use in therapy to its recreational side? This video dives deep into what ketamine is doing to Elon Musk's brain, exploring everything from its rapid antidepressant properties to potential addiction risks and bladder damage. You'll pick up tons of advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating knowledge about this complex topic!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
