Vocabulary
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- have to: Must do
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- move closer: To reduce the distance between two objects or people.
- dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
- for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
- shift in: A change or alteration in something.
- move on: To decide to change or go to a different place
- alignment with: A state of agreement or cooperation between people, groups, or organizations.
- in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- live up: To be as good as expected or promised.
- work out
- by now: At the present time or already; before the present.
- push back: To force someone to withdraw or retreat
- in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
- essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- compliment: Remark saying someone looks nice, plays well, etc.
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- psychological: Concerning the study of the mind
- experiment: Test performed to assess new ideas or theories
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
- describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
- emotional: Causing, feeling, or appealing to the emotions
- psychology: The study of the mind and how it affects behavior
- version: Different way that someone interprets something
- significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
- obligation: Duty to be done because of a law, rule or promise
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- pressure: Anxiety caused by difficult problems
- blame: To say someone is responsible for something bad
- trivial: Small; unimportant; worthless
- frustration: Annoyance because things don't go the way you want
- shift: To change in position or direction
- autonomy: The power to make independent decisions
- intention: Aim or purpose
- compare: To consider how similar and different things are
- tension: Feeling of anxiety and inability to relax
- identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
- reason: To think and make conclusions in a logical manner
- rude: Being unkind or impolite to others; disrespectful
- persuade: To try to make someone to do, believe something
- clarity: Being easy to be seen through, heard or understood
- rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- mindful: Bearing in mind; attentive to
- determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- sound: Sensible, dependable and reliable
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- compliance: Act of obeying a law, etc.
- control: A device designed to operate a machine
- collaborative: Working with others to complete a task
- language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
- verb: Word that expresses an action or state
- great: Very good; better than before
- abrupt: Very sudden, often in a bad way
- thoughtful: Concerned about needs and feelings of other people
- nourish: To cause an idea, belief, or feeling to develop
- surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
- receptive: Being open to hearing and considering new ideas
- nursery: Place where trees and plants are grown and sold
- cooperate: To work together with, to assist someone
- alignment: Agreement to work together on a common goal
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
These small word shifts change how people respond to you.
0
Minjane posted on 2026/01/23Ever wonder why some words just *work* better than others? This video dives into how tiny word shifts, like using 'because' or framing things around identity, can totally change how people respond to you and even how you talk to yourself! You'll pick up practical phrases for everyday conversations and the workplace that make a real difference.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
