Vocabulary
- as well as: Also; in addition to
- at issue: Being the subject currently under discussion or dispute.
- go forth: To begin or proceed with something, especially after hesitation or delay.
- around the world: In or to many countries.
- at home: In one's own residence or country.
- do in: To make completely tired out and exhausted
- at odds: In a state of conflict or disagreement
- in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
- instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
- applause: The sound made by clapping a performance or speech
- commit: To do something bad, usually a crime
- swear: To say bad or impolite words to someone
- president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
- vice: used as part of the title of particular positions. The person who holds one of these positions is next below in authority to the person who holds the full position and can act for them
- absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
- pledge: To make a promise; make an oath
- free: Living, happening without being controlled
- preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
- power: Legal or official right to perform certain actions
- destruction: Act of destroying; damaging beyond repair
- constitution: Statement of fundamental principles of a country
- united: To join or come together for the same goal
- peace: Calm and quiet state
- war: Situation where armies fight each other
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
JFK Inaugural Address 1 of 2
0
林明寬 posted on 2015/08/04Ever wondered what JFK's iconic 'Ask Not' speech really meant? Dive into this powerful address from 1961, packed with advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures that shaped Cold War rhetoric. It's a fantastic chance to boost your English while learning about a pivotal moment in history!
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!