Vocabulary
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- in terms of
- see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- set up
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- falling on deaf ears: Being ignored or not listened to when giving advice or a message.
- in the first place: To begin with; as the first point or consideration.
- break with: To end a relationship or association.
- speak out: To express your opinion frankly and publicly, especially about something that you disagree with.
- in court: Present or being discussed during a legal trial or hearing.
- of a sudden: Quickly and unexpectedly; suddenly.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- above and beyond: More than what is expected or required; exceptional.
- on the street: Located on or along a public road in a town or city.
- turn out: To arrive for a public event or entertainment
- under control: Being managed or restrained; not out of hand.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- have to: Must do
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- take some time: To allocate or dedicate a period to a specific activity or purpose.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- prior to: Before a particular time or event.
- such as: For example; like
- pay out: To finish paying a debt
- critical to: Extremely important or essential.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- go towards: To move in the direction of someone or something.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- potential: Capable of happening or becoming reality
- perception: Way in which one sees or understands something
- incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- engage: To start to fight with an enemy
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- immediately: Without any delay; straight away
- effective: Working efficiently to produce a desired result
- specifically: As regards a particular thing; closely related to
- general: Widespread, normal or usual
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- motivation: Reason behind why someone did something
- demand: Desire customers have to buy product, service
- parliament: Elected officials who govern a country (in the UK)
- separate: Being different from or unrelated to another
- bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
- encourage: To increase the chance of something happening
- military: Army or armed forces
- political: Being active or interested in government matters
- function: Social event, or party such as a wedding
- issue: To make something available to be used or sold
- mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- sensitive: Taking offense easily; easily upset or hurt
- state: Region within a country, with its own government
- court: To act in a way to shows you wish to marry someone
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
- corruption: State of being damaged or spoiled
- civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
- investigation: Search for information about something
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- draft: Withdrawal of money from the bank
- bureau: Administrative unit of government
- overhead: Located above your head or in the sky
- prosecute: To try to prove someone legally guilty of a crime
- anti: A prefix meaning 'against' or 'opposed'
- prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
- sap: Foolish person who is easy to trick
- prosecutor: Lawyer who tries to prove a person's guilt
- prevention: Act of stopping something bad from happening
- strife: Conflict or discord
- discontent: Feeling of dissatisfaction; a lack of contentment
- setup: Way something is organized or arranged
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
Why Zelenskyy reversed course on anti-corruption reform | DW News
0
林宜悉 posted on 2025/07/25Ever wondered why Ukraine's anti-corruption reforms took a surprising turn? This video dives deep into the complex world of Ukrainian politics, exploring the reversal of anti-corruption measures and what it means for the rule of law. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary related to governance and civic action, all while gaining fascinating cultural insights!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
