Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- such as: For example; like
- deal with
- look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- paying off: To give money to get person to do something; bribe
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- shut down: To close an operating system, e.g. on a computer
- charge up: To put electricity into a battery
- for long: For a considerable period of time.
- stand for: To support a particular idea, e.g. in politics
- get out of: To leave or escape responsibilities, troubles
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- down the road: At a future time; in the future.
- go back to: To return to a starting point
- at least: As a minimum
- slow down: To reduce the speed
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- fall under: To be included in or classified as part of a specific category or jurisdiction.
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in debt: State of owing money to a person or institution
- not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
- as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
- check out
- massive: Very big; large; too big
- basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
- average: Total of numbers divided by the number of items
- revenue: Money that is made by or paid to a business
- dedicate: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
- imagine: To think creatively about; form mental picture of
- increase: To make or become larger in size or amount
- debt: Sum of money owed to someone that is not yet paid
- deal: To cope with something - usually troubles
- inflation: Act of filling something with air or gas
- federal: Consisting of several united states
- independent: Making your own decisions; acting by yourself
- ally: Someone who supports, helps, or defends you
- deficit: Amount less than what is needed or required
- expire: To breathe out
- option: A choice
- rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
- trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
- economy: Using money, resources in a careful, effective way
- dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
- surplus: More than is needed or wanted
- previously: At an earlier time
- tariff: List of fixed prices at hotel
- reserve: To arrange for a room or table be kept for you
- sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
- owe: To need to do something in return for a favor etc.
- impose: To make someone to do or endure something
- fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
- allow: To admit the validity or truth of something
- substantially: In a basic, general manner
- government: Group of people and system that rule a nation
- stand: To be a candidate in an election
- rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
- efficiently: In a way that does not create waste
- step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
- question: To ask for or try to get information
- union: Act of joining two or more things into one
- grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
- possibly: May be true or likely, but is uncertain
- collect: By asking the receiver of a call to pay for it
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- payroll: Money needed to pay those working for a company
- bail: Money given to ensure prisoner returns to a court
- earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
- reset: To return to the original start or formation
- devaluation: Reduction of something's value, e.g. a currency
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
林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/13Ever wondered how tariffs actually impact the economy? This video dives into Trump's tariffs, explaining how they might have surprisingly helped China more than the US, and you'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary along the way!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
