Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- pass through: To experience something, often unpleasant or difficult.
- a blanket of: A thick layer or covering of something.
- on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
- build up: To increase the amount; collect something
- much about: A lot of information or knowledge concerning something.
- move around: To change position or location; to go from place to place.
- trade off: Exchange that occurs as a compromise
- dry out: To remove moisture from something; to become completely dry.
- on and off: Intermittently; not continuously.
- have on: To be wearing something.
- get lost: An impolite way of telling someone to go away.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- wear in: To make (a new item of clothing, especially shoes) more comfortable by wearing it for a period of time.
- stick around: To remain in place; not leave or go
- extremely: In a way that is much more than usual or expected
- material: Cloth; fabric
- typically: In a normal or usual way
- fluffy: Containing air and being light in weight
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- effectively: In a way that produces the desired result
- synthetic: Not natural; made from artificial materials
- perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
- trap: Device used for catching animals
- regulate: To control something with rules or laws
- extra: More than necessary; additional
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- sweat: To do an amount of hard work
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- moisture: Small amount of wetness that can be felt
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
- layer: One of several sheets of a material or object
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- tuck: To put something into a small or safe place
- activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
- depend: Be controlled or determined by (someone/something)
- blanket: Piece of cloth you covers yourself with in bed
- loose: To shoot or fire something from a gun
- important: Having power or authority
- temperature: When you your body heat is above normal
- waist: Narrower part of your body between hips and chest
- prefer: To like something better than something else
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- thermal: Item of warm clothing for cold weather use
- protect: To defend someone or something from harm or danger
- closet: Small room or cupboard used for storing things
- handle: To cope with or take responsibility for
- heat: State of anger, excitement, or arguing
- difference: A thing or issue that people do not agree about
- vent: To express anger or grievance loudly/with feeling
- management: People who are in control of a business or group
- shell: Hard outer cover of an egg, fruit, nut, or seed
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
- pit: To use your strength, skill or wit to beat another
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- minimize: To make something seem small or less important
- chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- insulation: Material that is used to prevent heat, etc. passing
- moist: Being a little bit wet, often in a pleasing way
- problem: Something difficult to deal with or causes trouble
- negatively: In a harmful, unwanted or unhelpful manner
- baggy: (Of clothes) roomy, loose fitting
- expensive: Costing a lot of money
- waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
- backpack: Bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder
- fleece: To cheat someone out of money, possessions
- gore: To wound by attacking with a knife, sharp horn etc.
- whoo: Sound people make when they are surprised
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
The ULTIMATE winter layering guide
0
Minjane posted on 2026/01/07Brrr! Feeling the chill and wondering how to dress for winter adventures? This ultimate layering guide breaks down moisture management and essential gear like Merino Wool and Gore-Tex, so you can stay warm and dry. You'll pick up tons of practical vocabulary for staying cozy, whether you're hitting the trails or just heading out!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
