Vocabulary
- in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
- get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- heading to: Going in a particular direction.
- make or break: Capable of ensuring success or causing failure.
- tap in: To enter a code or information by tapping on a device.
- authentic: From a reliable source; accurate; true
- entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
- overwhelmed: To defeat something or someone completely
- genuinely: In a real, actual, not false or artificial way
- embrace: Act of holding someone closely
- experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
- chaos: State of utter confusion or disorder
- surge: Sudden movement in one direction by many
- chaotic: Utterly confused
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- spike: The top point in a graph
- substitute: To perform the tasks instead of someone else
- avoid: To prevent from happening
- tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
- instantly: In a manner without delay; immediately
- crowd: To force too many things, people into
- dramatically: In a sudden or extreme manner
- simply: In an easy or clear manner
- decision: Choice made after thinking; final judgment
- advance: Forward movement by an army
- giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
- drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
- consecutive: Following one after the other in order
- beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
- congestion: Excessive accumulation of blood/fluid in the body
- bullet: Metal object fired from a gun
- rural: Concerning the country as opposed to the city
- energy: Physical or mental strength
- leave: To go away from; depart
- attraction: Theme park or fairground; place worth visiting
- moment: Very short or brief period of time
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- equally: In an equal, even, or identical manner
- coast: Land near the sea or ocean
- peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
- preparation: Cream or substance applied onto the skin
- survival: Act of continuing to exist when facing difficulty
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- excellent: Extremely good
- hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
- prepare: To make something ready for use
- fast: In a way that is difficult to move or change
- start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
- hold: To agree to keep something for someone
- travel: To go to a place that is far away
- country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
- bamboo: Long light Asian plant with strong, empty stems
- greenery: Green plants growing, or used, as decoration
- grove: Small group of trees giving pleasant shade
- geisha: Japanese female entertainer, dancer and singer
- deer: Large wild animal with long thin legs and antlers
- outdoor: Happening, used, or done outside a building
- yen: Currency used in Japan
- sushi: Rice (with raw fish) wrapped in seaweed
- carp: To complain a lot
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
??JAPAN'S GOLDEN WEEK 2026 — Dates, Crowds, Prices & Tips??
0
Susan posted on 2026/04/15Planning a trip to Japan during Golden Week? This video is your ultimate survival guide, packed with essential tips on navigating crowds, booking Shinkansen tickets, and discovering hidden gems! You'll pick up practical travel vocabulary and learn about Japanese culture, making your trip planning a breeze.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
