Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- on top of that: In addition to something already mentioned; furthermore.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- in business: Actively operating as a commercial enterprise.
- on to: Toward something; forward
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- on the other hand : Considering a different aspect of the matter; alternatively.
- pick out: To choose or select one item from many
- in different ways: Using various methods or approaches; with variety.
- go on: To continue doing something
- going on: To continue doing something
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
- on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
- listen out: To pay attention in order to hear a particular sound.
- at school: Present and attending school.
- native: Someone from or born in a specific country
- common: Area in a city or town that is open to everyone
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- fluent: Doing something well and with ease
- stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- concentrate: To cause to be present in large amount or number
- advice: Suggestion about what would help someone
- draw: To attract attention to someone or something
- contrast: To compare; to show clear, obvious differences
- adapt: To change something for a different function
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- interrupt: To stop something from happening for a while
- survive: To continue to live despite illness or trouble
- introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
- communicate: To give and exchange information
- leave: To go away from; depart
- fluently: In an able and easy manner
- organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
- transcript: Paper copy of something spoken or recorded
- learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
- spend: To use money to pay for something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- piece: A counter in a board game
- interview: To formally ask questions about a given topic
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
- wrong: Action that is harmful, unjust or illegal
- successful: Having the desired effect or result
- pick: Sharp tool used for breaking the ground
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
- impossible: (Child, etc.) very annoying
- limitation: Act of controlling or reducing the size of
- communicator: Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
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
Better Speaking Podcast 🗨️🗣️ How to organise your speaking
0
林宜悉 posted on 2025/11/26Ever feel like your thoughts get jumbled when you speak? This episode of Better Speaking Podcast gives you practical strategies to organize your ideas for clearer communication, especially in business settings. You'll pick up fluency tips and learn how to use rhetorical questions effectively to engage your audience!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
