Vocabulary

  • study for: To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
  • look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
  • show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
  • all at once: Suddenly; at the same time
  • at once: Immediately; without delay
  • feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
  • block out: To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
  • for example: As an illustration or instance.
  • sit down: To take a seat
  • in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
  • mess up: To make a mistake
  • study session: A period of time dedicated to studying, often in a group.
  • be with: To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
  • to do with: To be about something; concern
  • run through: To pierce with a sharp pointed object
  • walk around: To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
  • instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
  • entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
  • instinct: Natural way of thinking; intuition
  • procrastinate: To delay doing something that you ought to do
  • reveal: To show something that was hidden before
  • grab: To take and hold something quickly
  • panic: Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
  • practice: The office and place for legal or medical work
  • force: Group of persons trained for military action; army
  • destination: The place you are traveling to
  • kinda: Short way of saying 'kind of'
  • dumb: Senseless; stupid
  • reward: To give something because of someone's good work
  • insult: To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
  • admit: To acknowledge that something is true or right
  • suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
  • sacrifice: Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
  • permission: Right to do something as allowed by another
  • collapse: To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
  • brain: To strike someone forcefully on the head
  • tiny: Very, very small
  • session: Period of time used for a specific activity
  • emphasize: To stress the items that are important
  • complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
  • glance: Quick or temporary look at
  • disgusting: Having a very bad taste
  • magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
  • cram: To add more to something that is already full
  • yield: To bend or break because of a strong force
  • topic: Subject or issue people talk or write about
  • impress: To make an emotional impact upon
  • strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
  • calendar: A table showing the days, months and years
  • idiot: A person who is foolish or not very smart
  • pillow: Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
  • stubborn: Unwilling to give way or obey
  • single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
  • singular: Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
  • learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
  • system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
  • sanity: Normal or sound powers of mind
  • build: Your physical shape; physique
  • brutally: In a very violent or mean way
  • fail: To be unsuccessful in passing a class or exam
  • curl: To form something into a round or curved shape
  • step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
  • spam: To send (someone) unwanted email
  • beg: To ask someone in an emotional way for something
  • future: Time that is to come after the present
  • aggressively: Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
  • start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
  • finally: used especially at the beginning of a sentence to introduce the last point or idea
  • feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
  • problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
  • time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
  • crank: Device for turning
  • glare: To look at in an angry manner for a long time
  • unnecessary: Being more than needed or not needed
  • outperform: To achieve more than other competitors
  • calculus: Branch of math dealing with rates of change, etc.
  • asterisk: The mark *
  • pre: A prefix meaning 'before'
  • latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
Placeholder Image

    Preparing usage notes, please check back later

  • not found vocabularyNo vocabulary matches your filters
    • admit

      US /ædˈmɪt/

      UK /əd'mɪt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To acknowledge that something is true or right
      • To allow someone to enter
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • aggressively

      US /əˈɡrɛsɪvlɪ/

      UK /ə'ɡresɪvlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • Using energy and determination to achieve a goal
      • In a violent, angry or threatening manner
      B1
      More
    • all at once

      US

      UK

      • Adverb
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      • Phrase
      • Suddenly; at the same time
      A1
      More
    • asterisk

      US /ˈæstəˌrɪsk/

      UK /'æstərɪsk/

      • Noun
      • The mark *
      C1TOEIC
      More
    • at once

      US /æt wʌns/

      UK /æt wʌns/

      • Adverb
      • Immediately; without delay
      • At the same time; simultaneously
      A2
      More
    • be with

      US /bi wɪð/

      UK /bi: wið/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To accompany someone; to be in someone's presence.
      • To support someone's opinion or cause.
      A1
      More
    • beg

      US /bɛɡ/

      UK /beg/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To ask someone in an emotional way for something
      • (Dog) to sit up to ask for something
      B1
      More
    • block out

      US /blɑk aʊt/

      UK /blɔk aut/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To cover so something cannot be seen or heard
      • To push back terrible memories to forget them
      A2
      More
    • brutally

      US /ˈbrutl:ɪ/

      UK /'bru:təlɪ/

      • Adverb
      • In a very violent or mean way
      B1
      More
    • calculus

      US /ˈkælkjələs/

      UK /ˈkælkjələs/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Branch of math dealing with rates of change, etc.
      C1
      More
    • calendar

      US /ˈkæləndɚ/

      UK /ˈkælɪndə(r)/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • A table showing the days, months and years
      • A system for organizing days, weeks, months, and years.
      B1
      More
    • collapse

      US /kəˈlæps/

      UK /kə'læps/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To fold (e.g. a stroller) down to make it smaller
      • To suddenly fall down or break apart into pieces
      • Noun
      • The sudden failure of a structure or system.
      • The sudden failure of a bodily organ or function.
      B1
      More
    • cram

      US /kræm/

      UK /kræm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To add more to something that is already full
      • To study intensively (for a test)
      • Countable Noun
      • A room in which people are crammed.
      B2
      More
    • crank

      US /kræŋk/

      UK /kræŋk/

      • Noun
      • Device for turning
      B2
      More
    • curl

      US /kɚrl/

      UK /kɜ:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To form something into a round or curved shape
      • Noun
      • Something that has the shape of a curve or ring
      B2
      More
    • destination

      US /ˌdɛstəˈneʃən/

      UK /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/

      • Noun
      • The place you are traveling to
      • A place regarded as worth visiting or traveling to.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • disgusting

      US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/

      UK /dɪsˈgʌstɪŋ/

      • Adjective
      • Having a very bad taste
      • Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.
      • Transitive Verb
      • To cause a strong negative reaction or feeling
      B2
      More
    • dumb

      US /dʌm/

      UK /dʌm/

      • Adjective
      • Senseless; stupid
      B1
      More
    • emphasize

      US /ˈɛmfəˌsaɪz/

      UK /'emfəsaɪz/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To stress the items that are important
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • entire

      US /ɛnˈtaɪr/

      UK /ɪn'taɪə(r)/

      • Adjective
      • Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
      • Undivided; not shared or distributed.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • feel like

      US

      UK

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To have a desire or inclination for something.
      • To have a particular quality or sensation; resemble.
      A1
      More
    • for example

      US

      UK

      • Phrase
      • As an illustration or instance.
      More
    • glance

      US /glæns/

      UK /glɑ:ns/

      • Noun
      • Quick or temporary look at
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To look somewhere quickly and then look away
      A2
      More
    • glare

      US /gler/

      UK /gleə(r)/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To look at in an angry manner for a long time
      • To shine with a very strong, harsh, bright light
      • Noun
      • Long, unfriendly and angry look
      • A very strong, harsh, bright light
      B1
      More
    • grab

      US /ɡræb/

      UK /ɡræb/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To take and hold something quickly
      A2
      More
    • idiot

      US /ˈɪdiət/

      UK /'ɪdɪət/

      • Noun
      • A person who is foolish or not very smart
      B2
      More
    • impress

      US /ɪmˈprɛs/

      UK /ɪm'pres/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To make an emotional impact upon
      • To press into a soft material to make a pattern
      • Noun
      • A mark or design made by stamping.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • in advance

      US /ɪn ædˈvæns/

      UK /in ədˈvɑ:ns/

      • Phrase
      • Ahead of time; before something happens
      • Noun
      • A payment made before it is due, especially for work to be done
      A2
      More
    • instead of

      US /ɪnˈstɛd ʌv/

      UK /inˈsted ɔv/

      • Preposition
      • When one thing is replaced by another
      • Adverb
      • As a substitute or alternative.
      A1
      More
    • instinct

      US /ˈɪnˌstɪŋkt/

      UK /'ɪnstɪŋkt/

      • Noun
      • Natural way of thinking; intuition
      • Natural way (person or animal) thinks, behaves
      B1
      More
    • insult

      US /ɪnˈsʌlt/

      UK /ɪn'sʌlt/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To disrespect someone by being rude or impolite
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Act of disrespecting by being rude or impolite
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • kinda

      US /'kaɪndə/

      UK /'kaɪndə/

      • Noun
      • Short way of saying 'kind of'
      • Adverb
      • Somewhat; to some extent; rather.
      • Sort of; in a way.
      B2
      More
    • latin

      US /ˈlætn/

      UK /ˈlætɪn/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
      • Adjective
      • Of or typical of a Spanish-speaking culture
      C2
      More
    • look at

      US /lʊk æt/

      UK /luk æt/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To use your eyes to focus on something
      • To focus your eyes on something carefully
      A1
      More
    • magnificent

      US /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/

      UK /mæɡ'nɪfɪsnt/

      • Adjective
      • Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
      • Extremely impressive or beautiful; characterized by grandeur.
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • mess up

      US /mɛs ʌp/

      UK /mes ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To make a mistake
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To make something untidy or dirty.
      • To spoil or ruin something.
      A2
      More
    • outperform

      US /ˌaʊtpərˈfɔ:rm/

      UK /ˌaʊtpəˈfɔ:m/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To achieve more than other competitors
      • To perform better than another person or thing.
      C1
      More
    • panic

      US /ˈpænɪk/

      UK /'pænɪk/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
      • Intransitive Verb
      • To feel sudden anxiety and fear and cannot think
      B1
      More
    • permission

      US /pɚˈmɪʃən/

      UK /pəˈmɪʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Right to do something as allowed by another
      • Formal authorization from an authority.
      A2
      More
    • pillow

      US /ˈpɪlo/

      UK /'pɪləʊ/

      • Countable Noun
      • Soft cushion for your head on a bed/while sleeping
      • A cushion used as decoration.
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Something used to provide support or cushioning.
      B1
      More
    • practice

      US /ˈpræktɪs/

      UK /'præktɪs/

      • Noun
      • The office and place for legal or medical work
      • Doing something many times to become better at it
      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To work as a doctor or lawyer
      • To live according to the teachings of a religion
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • pre

      US

      UK

      • Prefix
      • A prefix meaning 'before'
      B2
      More
    • procrastinate

      US /proˈkræstəˌnet, prə-/

      UK /prəʊ'kræstɪneɪt/

      • Intransitive Verb
      • To delay doing something that you ought to do
      C2
      More
    • reveal

      US /rɪˈvil/

      UK /rɪ'vi:l/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To show something that was hidden before
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • reward

      US /rɪˈwɔrd/

      UK /rɪ'wɔ:d/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To give something because of someone's good work
      • To give someone money for helping the police
      • Noun
      • Money given for information about criminals
      • Something given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • run through

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To pierce with a sharp pointed object
      • To practice or rehearse quickly, e.g. for a play
      A1
      More
    • sacrifice

      US /ˈsækrəˌfaɪs/

      UK /'sækrɪfaɪs/

      • Noun
      • Person/animal killed in a sacrifice (to a god)
      • Person/animal killed to please a god
      • Transitive Verb
      • To kill an animal or human to please a god
      • To give up your life for others, for a cause etc.
      B1
      More
    • sanity

      US /ˈsænɪti/

      UK /ˈsænəti/

      • Uncountable Noun
      • Normal or sound powers of mind
      B2TOEIC
      More
    • session

      US /ˈsɛʃən/

      UK /ˈseʃn/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Period of time used for a specific activity
      • Series of meetings for e.g. a court, legislature
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • show up

      US /ʃo ʌp/

      UK /ʃəu ʌp/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
      • To be noticeably better than (someone else)
      A1
      More
    • singular

      US /ˈsɪŋɡjəlɚ/

      UK /ˈsɪŋgjələ(r)/

      • Noun
      • Form of a word referring to only one person/thing
      • Adjective
      • Seeming odd or unusual
      • One of
      B2
      More
    • sit down

      US /sit daʊn/

      UK /sit daun/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To take a seat
      A1
      More
    • spam

      US /spæm/

      UK /spæm/

      • Transitive Verb
      • To send (someone) unwanted email
      • Uncountable Noun
      • Unwanted email, often commercial in nature
      B2
      More
    • strategic

      US /strəˈtidʒɪk/

      UK /strəˈti:dʒɪk/

      • Adjective
      • Concerned with strategy; well thought out
      A2
      More
    • stubborn

      US /ˈstʌbən/

      UK /'stʌbən/

      • Adjective
      • Unwilling to give way or obey
      B2
      More
    • study for

      US /ˈstʌdi fɔr/

      UK /ˈstʌdi fɔ:/

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To prepare for an examination or test by learning and revising the subject matter.
      More
    • study session

      US

      UK

      • Noun
      • A period of time dedicated to studying, often in a group.
      A1
      More
    • suppose

      US /səˈpoʊz/

      UK /sə'pəʊz/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To imagine or guess what might happen
      • Conjunction
      • What if
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • tiny

      US /ˈtaɪni/

      UK /'taɪnɪ/

      • Adjective
      • Very, very small
      A2
      More
    • to do with

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To be about something; concern
      A1
      More
    • topic

      US /ˈtɑpɪk/

      UK /'tɒpɪk/

      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Subject or issue people talk or write about
      A2TOEIC
      More
    • unnecessary

      US /ʌnˈnesəseri/

      UK /ʌnˈnesəsəri/

      • Adjective
      • Being more than needed or not needed
      B1TOEIC
      More
    • walk around

      US

      UK

      • Phrasal Verb
      • To stroll or wander in a leisurely way.
      • To move about in order to inspect something.
      A2
      More
    • yield

      US /jild/

      UK /ji:ld/

      • Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
      • To bend or break because of a strong force
      • To give way to someone or something else
      • Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
      • Amount of crops grown
      • Amount of profit you make
      A2TOEIC
      More
    Video not in English?
    Video not in English?

    Get the full experience in the app

    Learn anywhere with detailed sentence and usage analysis

    preview
    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

    preview

    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

    preview

    Try this speaking exercise.

    Try practicing with this sentence.

    80
    B1US
    #study#idiot#math#exam#reward#block

    Learn How to Actually Study for Finals Before It’s Too Late

    0
    Jasmine Chen cc posted on 2025/10/01
    Feeling the final exam pressure? This video is your secret weapon, packed with brutal humor and actionable study tactics like time blocking and active recall to help you ace those tests! You'll learn how to create a killer study plan and even snag tiny rewards along the way, making studying way less painful.

    Learn this video on the APP!

    The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!

    Recommended Videos

    Auto Next Video

    Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved