Vocabulary
- have to: Must do
- got to: To arrive at some place
- talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
- think about: To consider something carefully.
- at work: Located at one's place of employment
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- out there: In or to a place that is far away
- go after: To chase or pursue something
- based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
- of course: Sure ; Certainly
- at least: As a minimum
- think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
- in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
- at the end of the day: Ultimately; when everything else is considered.
- for myself: Done for one's own benefit or use.
- answer to: To be responsible to someone and have to explain your actions to them.
- in my book: According to my personal opinion or belief.
- figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
- go on: To continue doing something
- in with: Fashionable or popular at the moment.
- as long as: For the period that; provided that.
- in terms of
- going on: To continue doing something
- in circles: Moving or going around and around; not progressing.
- go out: To leave a building (e.g. a house)
- fit in: To mix with others so you get on well with them
- talk about it: To discuss a particular subject.
- keynote speaker: A main speaker at a conference or event, who sets out the central theme.
- such as: For example; like
- work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
- without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- take down: To capture physically
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- on television: Appearing or broadcast on TV.
- work on: To devote effort to improve or develop something
- in particular: Specifically; especially.
- to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
- know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
- just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
- back up: To save a copy of your computer data
- from the first: From the very beginning.
- stay in: To remain inside one's home.
- step into: To enter a place or situation.
- stand up for: To support someone or an idea, e.g. human rights
- freeze up: (of a machine or part) to stop working because of ice or cold
- blank out: To lose consciousness or memory temporarily.
- prepare ahead: To prepare something in advance or before it is needed.
- ahead of time: Before the scheduled time; early.
- kick ass: To decisively defeat someone
- look into: To investigate or try to discover the reasons for
- get back to: To get in contact with someone again
- on the spot: Immediately; at that location.
- think on: To consider something carefully before making a decision.
- look to: Be looking to. be planning to (do something)
- as opposed to: In contrast to; rather than.
- pull it out: To remove something from a place or container by pulling.
- jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
- take on: To acquire a new characteristic
- punch in: To record the time of arrival at work on a time clock.
- go in with: To join with others in a business venture or undertaking.
- back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
- third one: The item that is in the third position in a sequence.
- for someone: On behalf of or intended for a particular person.
- grow up: To develop from a child into an adult
- in a sense: In one way of thinking; to some extent; in some ways.
- between the lines: To understand the hidden meaning or intention in something.
- take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
- one and the same: Exactly the same person or thing.
- turn to: To go to someone for help, advice, or information.
- take over: To gain control of (a company) from someone else
- shift out: To move out or leave quickly or suddenly.
- in on: To be involved in a secret or plan.
- get through: To arrive at the end of or finish something
- of itself: Happening automatically without external cause or help.
- double down: In gambling, to double one's bet, typically in exchange for taking one more card.
- one of those things: An unfortunate but unavoidable event.
- for certain: Definitely; without a doubt.
- rather than: More exactly; more correctly
- on time
- get at: To criticize someone, often personally
- show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
- in focus: State in which you see something sharp and clearly
- break it down: To simplify something complex into smaller, more manageable parts.
- connected with: Related to; associated with.
- all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
- for free: Without charge; at no cost.
- sort: To organize things by putting them into groups
- struggle: To try very hard to do something difficult
- process: To organize and use data in a computer
- opportunity: Time, situation when a thing might be done; chance
- situation: Place, position or area that something is in
- improve: To make, or become, something better
- presence: The same place or area that a person is
- structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
- tend: To move or act in a certain manner
- audience: Group of people attending a play, movie etc.
- sense: Certain mental feeling or emotion
- necessarily: In a way that is needed/required/is unavoidable
- conversation: Talking with other people; discussion or chat
- exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
- consume: To eat, drink, buy or use up something
- career: Particular occupation in professional life
- confident: Feeling that you can do well at something
- brand: A mark burned on an animal to show who owns it
- shift: To change in position or direction
- expertise: The special knowledge that an expert has
- raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
- nervous: Concerning the system of nerves in the body
- fair: Neither very good nor very bad; average
- conviction: Act of finding someone guilty of a crime
- anchor: Metal hook on a rope used to stop boats moving
- belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
- notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
- lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
- important: Having power or authority
- kind: In a caring and helpful manner
- build: Your physical shape; physique
- information: Collection of facts and details about something
- active: Moving around a lot or doing many things
- hook: Bent tool used to catch fish or to hang things on
- elevate: To make something higher
- workplace: Place where work is done
- nervousness: Feeling of uneasiness or anxiety about something
- communicator: Person expressing ideas, thoughts and feelings
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
How to Share Your Ideas at Work Without Overthinking (with Jessica Chen)
0
林宜悉 posted on 2026/04/14Do you find it hard to speak up at work, even when you have great ideas? This interview with bestselling author Jessica Chen is packed with wisdom for "quiet achievers" looking to boost their communication skills and get noticed for all the right reasons. You'll learn practical tips on how to share your thoughts confidently and navigate workplace communication like a pro!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
