Vocabulary
- in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
- in actuality: In fact; in reality; actually.
- on the surface: Appearing to be true or real until examined more closely.
- symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
- outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
- go find: To search for and locate someone or something.
- have to: Must do
- with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
- like anything: Used to emphasize strong intensity or effort.
- apart from: Except for; not considering
- at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
- same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
- tune in: To listen to a radio program or watch a television program.
- combination: Series of letters or numbers needed to open a lock
- texture: Quality from different elements, as in music
- explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
- suppose: To imagine or guess what might happen
- stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
- comfort: To try to make distressed person feel better
- spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
- pour: To fill a person's glass or cup with a drink
- digest: To convert food into energy in your stomach
- glance: Quick or temporary look at
- flavor: Quality giving something a particular character
- thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
- institution: Organization created for a particular aim/purpose
- strip: To remove your clothes (often sexily for someone)
- broth: Liquid or soup that meat, etc. has been cooked in
- starch: Substance in food changed to energy in the body
- savory: (Of taste) salty or spicy rather than sweet
- delicacy: Something pleasing because of its good taste
- honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
- assemble: To put parts together to make a complete unit
- exhausting: To emit gas from the back of a car
- place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
- steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
- chewy: (Of food) needing a lot of chewing; tough
- catch: Amount of something that has been caught
- suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
- melt: To disappear or to go away
- flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
- pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
- hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
- head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
- perfect: So good it cannot be improved
- lay: Amateur; not being a trained priest
- taro: Tropical herb grown for its edible root
- oyster: An edible marine mollusk
- deep: Complex and important
- bun: Woman's hairstyle of hair drawn into a round shape
- bowl: Part of an object that has a rounded, inward curve
- popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
- balance: Instrument for weighing things
- sausage: Finely chopped and seasoned meat in a skin
- village: Small town in the country
- restaurant: Place where you can order, buy and eat a meal
- season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
- delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
- marshmallow: Spongy candy made of gelatin and sugar
- jet: Stream of liquid/gas shooting out of small opening
- drench: To make someone or something extremely wet
- international: Of or relating to several countries
- fresh: Clean; not used or dirty
- center: Community place people go health or social reasons
- mushroom: Short fungus shaped like an umbrella you can eat
- soy: Food substance made from soya beans
- pumpkin: Large roundish orange fruit that can be eaten
- creamy: Resembling or containing cream
- ball: Large dance where people dress formally
- street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
- spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
- woo: (Of a man) to try to get a woman to marry him
- tendon: Band of tough fibrous tissue connecting muscles
- lag: Delay between two events
- yummy: (Of food) delicious; very tasty
- actuality: The state of existing and being real
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
Why Taiwan Claims Beef Noodle Soup as Its Signature Dish Travel, Eat, Repeat
0
Pedroli Li posted on 2019/08/02Ever wondered why Taiwan is so proud of its beef noodle soup? This video dives into the delicious world of Taiwanese food, from bustling night markets in Taipei to the magical streets of Jiufen, and you'll pick up practical phrases along the way! Get ready for a foodie adventure that's packed with cultural insights and tasty discoveries.
Learn this video on the APP!
The VoiceTube App has more in-depth practice for videos!
