Vocabulary
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- search for: To try to find someone or something.
- have to: Must do
- on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
- in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
- for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
- come from: To have as your native country or city
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- by accident: Without intending to; unintentionally.
- in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
- for example: As an illustration or instance.
- of any kind: Of any type or variety whatsoever.
- go on: To continue doing something
- hike up: To increase something, often prices or taxes.
- right for: Suitable or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
- present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
- vast: Being very large in size or amount
- completely: In every way or as much as possible
- evolve: To develop certain features
- consider: To think carefully about something
- bacteria: The very small creatures that can cause disease
- interpret: To express so that others understand it
- atmosphere: Air around us
- research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- shift: To change in position or direction
- occur: To come to pass or to happen
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- tiny: Very, very small
- universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
- primitive: Lacking a written language and advanced technology
- explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
- surface: To give (road) a top layer
- orbit: Path an object takes as it circles another object
- interpretation: Explanation of the meaning of something
- primarily: In the most basic or important way
- planet: One of the bodies that orbit the sun
- tragedy: Play that has a sad ending with many deaths
- fiction: Made-up stories; imagined events
- organic: Developing naturally and without a set structure
- oxygen: A gas in the air that we need to breathe
- produce: Fresh foods such as fruits and vegetables
- cherish: To care a lot about or love someone or something
- internal: Being or happening in the body
- detect: To discover or identify the presence of something
- crime: Act that is believed to be a mistake or foolish
- conceive: To become pregnant
- haven: Place where people can feel safe and happy
- astronomical: Extremely large or high
- mainstream: Prevailing current of thought
- decay: To be slowly destroyed by natural processes; rot
- system: Set of organized, planned ideas that work together
- chemistry: The study of the structure of substances
- accident: Sudden unplanned event causing damage, injury etc.
- solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- find: To become aware of something that is happening
- forensic: Establishing facts or evidence in investigations
- hard: Difficult to do; difficult to understand
- hibernate: (Of animals) to spend a winter asleep or resting
- mercury: Silver-white metal that is used in thermometers
- pivot: Point on which something turns or balances
- think: To have an idea about something without certainty
- life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
- dual: (Of two similar things) existing/used side by side
- tent: Portable cloth shelter used outdoors for camping
- earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
- hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
- planetary: Concerning the orbital characteristics of a planet
- memoir: Written collection of memories someone has
- dna: Chemical in living cells with genetic information
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 planet in our solar system that’s hiding a weird secret | Sara Seager
0
林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/10Did you know there might be a hidden secret on a planet in our solar system? This fascinating talk by Sara Seager dives into the search for exoplanets and potential signs of life, perfect for boosting your vocabulary with terms like 'phosphine' and 'biosignatures'!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
