Vocabulary
- in a bubble: Living isolated from reality or outside events.
- million dollar: Extremely valuable or impressive; very expensive.
- going on: To continue doing something
- have to: Must do
- bring in: To earn a certain amount of money or profits
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- ahead of schedule: Earlier than planned or expected.
- denial of: The act of refusing to grant or allow something requested.
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- enter into: To begin or become involved in something, such as an agreement or activity.
- depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
- in itself: Considered alone or without reference to anything else; intrinsically.
- make of: To understand or have an opinion about something
- engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
- carry out
- at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
- seek out: To look for and find someone or something, especially when it is not easy to find.
- at least: As a minimum
- speak to: To address or communicate with someone.
- at bay: Kept at a distance; held back.
- get a sense: To understand or perceive something intuitively.
- on the ground: Located on the surface of the earth.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- in the region of: Approximately around a certain amount or number.
- in a manner: In a specific way or style.
- miss out: To exclude; not include in something
- full picture: A complete and comprehensive understanding of a situation or issue.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- approach: To get close to reaching something or somewhere
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- infrastructure: Basic necessary equipment for a country or region
- severe: Very bad; harsh
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- philosophy: Study of ideas about the basic nature of life
- reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
- ability: The power, resources or skill to do something
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- threshold: Degree or level at which something begins
- fuel: To give power to (a mob, anger, etc.); incite
- field: Area of study, such as physics or biology
- precisely: In an exact and accurate manner
- leverage: An advantage which gives you influence or power
- gear: To aim at or prepare yourself for something
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- direct: To tell someone in a very clear way to do something
- region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
- security: Department in a company in charge of protection
- manner: The way a person acts, talks, or behaves
- posture: Attitude someone adopts regarding a subject
- create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
- objective: Being real, rather than simply being an idea
- investment: Something purchased hoping its value will increase
- role: Character played by an actor
- diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
- revolution: When a group overthrows an existing government
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- defense: Argument in support of something
- escalate: To increase in size, intensity, or scope
- duration: Length of time that something lasts
- hit: To have a negative impact on a person/place/thing
- order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- defend: To protect and explain your position in court
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- bring: To take or go with someone to a place
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- great: Very good; better than before
- change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- diplomacy: Tactful handling of sensitive relationships
- missile: A weapon that is thrown, shot or launched
- bubble: A small ball of air inside of a liquid
- escalation: An increase in severity
- gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
- bomb: To attack with explosives
- deterrence: Negative motivational influence
- mediator: Person helping others to reach an agreement
- highness: Title to someone royal such as a king or queen
- tanker: Vehicle built to transport liquids
- disconnection: State of no longer being connected or joined
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
0
Richard VT posted on 2026/03/02Wondering if Iran's actions in the Gulf could spark a wider conflict? This panel discussion dives deep into energy security, diplomatic channels, and defense deterrence, giving you a front-row seat to expert analysis. You'll pick up crucial vocabulary related to international relations and gain cultural insights into the region's dynamics!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
