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Learn the words and expressions used in this Real-Life English video.

WORDS / EXPRESSIONS + [Timestamp]

1. Nasty [00:47]

2. Bracing [00:51]

3. Topped off [01:21]

4. Pulling it off [02:12]

5. Browsing [02:15]

6. Spot-on [02:39]

7. Implicit [02:53]

8. Blazing [03:01]

9. Instantaneousness [03:10]

10. Sloppily [05:13]

11. Celiac disease [06:42]

12. Rickrolling [07:08]

13. Swap out [07:59]

14. Snapped out [08:27]

15. Slick [09:55]

16. Butchered [10:37]

17. Scurrying [10:40]

18. Gobbledygook [11:09]

19. Dunking [11:11]

20. Precarious [12:01]

21. In one fell swoop [12:46]

22. Withholding [13:11]

23. Finally put to bed [13:46]

24. Room for improvement [14:38]

25. Wonky [14:40]

     

DEFINITIONS & SENTENCES

1. Nasty

Definition: Unpleasant, potentially harmful, or displaying a bad attitude.

Example Sentences:

1. The storm turned nasty, forcing everyone to seek shelter indoors.
2. She received a nasty cut while chopping vegetables.
3. The debate between the candidates got pretty nasty, with personal attacks flying back and forth.

2. Bracing

Definition: Giving energy to; refreshing. Also used to imply something is invigorating or stimulating, often due to cold or crisp conditions.

Example Sentences:

1. We went for a bracing walk in the chilly morning air.
2. She took a bracing sip of cold water after her long run.
3. The bracing weather helped to clear my mind.

3. Topped off

Definition: To fill something up to its maximum capacity, often used when talking about refilling a tank or a glass. Also used metaphorically to indicate completing or concluding something.

Example Sentences:

1. He topped off his car with gas before the long drive home.
2. The waiter topped off our wine glasses throughout the evening.
3. The celebration was topped off with a spectacular fireworks display.

4. Pulling it off

Definition: Successfully achieving something difficult.

Example Sentences:

1. Everyone doubted her at first, but she ended up pulling it off and won the competition.
2. Pulling off a surprise party for someone as observant as Josh is going to be tough.
3. Despite the tight deadline, we pulled it off with an incredible team effort.

5. Browsing

Definition: Looking over or through something in a casual or cursory manner, often without the intention of buying.

Example Sentences:

1. I spent the afternoon browsing the shelves of my favorite bookstore.
2. She was browsing through the library for something interesting to read.
3. They were just browsing the internet, not looking for anything in particular.

6. Spot-on

Definition: Exactly correct or accurate.

Example Sentences:

1. Her impersonation of the celebrity was spot-on, capturing every nuance.
2. The chef’s recreation of the traditional dish was spot-on.
3. His analysis of the problem was spot-on, leaving nothing out.

7. Implicit

Definition: Implied or understood though not plainly expressed.

Example Sentences:

1. There was an implicit agreement between them that they would never discuss the topic again.
2. His silence gave implicit consent to the plan.
3. The trust between them was implicit, built over years of friendship.

8. Blazing

Definition: Extremely hot or intense. Also used to describe something moving very fast or performing exceptionally well.

Example Sentences:

1. The sun was blazing down on us during the hike.
2. She moved at a blazing speed, finishing the race well ahead of her competitors.
3. The new player is on a blazing streak, scoring in every game this season.

9. Instantaneousness

Definition: The quality of occurring or being done instantly, without any delay.

Example Sentences:

1. The instantaneousness of modern communication is a double-edged sword, both convenient and overwhelming.
2. She was surprised by the instantaneousness of the response to her email.
3. The app promised the instantaneousness of transactions, making banking much more efficient.

10. Sloppily

Definition: Done in a careless or messy manner, lacking precision or neatness.

Example Sentences:

1. The report was sloppily put together, with numerous errors and inconsistencies.
2. He dressed sloppily, with mismatched socks and an untucked shirt.
3. The job was done so sloppily that we had to redo it from scratch.

11. Celiac disease

Definition: An autoimmune disorder where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine.

Example Sentences:

1. After being diagnosed with celiac disease, Julia had to eliminate all gluten-containing foods from her diet.
2. Restaurants are increasingly offering options suitable for customers with celiac disease.
3. Celiac disease can lead to serious health complications if not properly managed with a strict gluten-free diet.

12. Rickrolling

Definition: A prank consisting of an unexpected appearance of the music video for the 1987 Rick Astley song “Never Gonna Give You Up,” usually through a misleading hyperlink.

Example Sentences:

1. I thought the link was to a news article, but I ended up being rickrolled.
2. The trend of rickrolling has become a classic internet meme over the years.
3. For her presentation, she cleverly included a rickrolling video, drawing laughter from the whole class.

13. Swap out

Definition: To replace or exchange something with another.

Example Sentences:

1. I decided to swap out the hard drive for an SSD to speed up my computer.
2. Can you swap out the empty water jug with a full one?
3. The chef had to swap out several ingredients to accommodate the dietary restrictions.

14. Snapped out

Definition: To suddenly stop a particular behavior, condition, or habit, often an undesirable one.

Example Sentences:

1. He snapped out of his daydream when he realized the meeting had started.
2. With a splash of cold water on her face, she finally snapped out of her groggy state.
3. After reading the negative feedback, she quickly snapped out of her complacency and started working harder.

15. Slick

Definition: Having a smooth, glossy, or sophisticated quality; can also mean very efficient or done in a seemingly effortless way.

Example Sentences:

1. He drove a slick sports car that turned heads wherever it went.
2. The magician’s performance was so slick that we couldn’t spot a single mistake.
3. She gave a slick presentation, impressing both her colleagues and clients.

16. Butchered

Definition: To slaughter animals for food; in a more figurative sense, to badly mishandle or bungle a task.

Example Sentences:

1. He butchered the attempt to fix the plumbing and made the leak even worse.
2. The local butcher shop is known for skillfully butchered meats that are sourced locally.
3. The band’s cover of the classic song was so butchered that it was almost unrecognizable.

17. Scurrying

Definition: Moving hurriedly with short, quick steps.

Example Sentences:

1. The mice were scurrying across the kitchen floor looking for crumbs.
2. She was scurrying to finish her work before the deadline.
3. We could see the children scurrying around the backyard during the Easter egg hunt.

18. Gobbledygook

Definition: Language that is meaningless or hard to understand; jargon or overly complex terminology.

Example Sentences:

1. The legal document was full of gobbledygook that none of us could decipher.
2. His explanation turned into gobbledygook once he started using too much technical jargon.
3. The instructions for assembling the furniture were such gobbledygook that we had to call a professional.

19. Dunking

Definition: The act of plunging something into liquid, especially a biscuit into tea or a basketball into the hoop.

Example Sentences:

1. Dunking cookies into milk is my favorite part of snack time.
2. His impressive dunking earned him the title in the basketball competition.
3. She enjoyed dunking her tea bag several times before drinking her tea.

20. Precarious

Definition: Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse; dependent on chance; uncertain.

Example Sentences:

1. The climber found herself in a precarious position, hanging off the side of the cliff.
2. The economic recovery is still in a precarious state, vulnerable to any major policy changes.
3. Living on such a precarious income made it difficult for them to plan for the future.

21. In one fell swoop

Definition: All at once; in a single action.

Example Sentences:

1. In one fell swoop, the new CEO restructured the entire department.
2. The tornado destroyed several homes in one fell swoop.
3. She managed to solve all the pending issues in one fell swoop before leaving on vacation.

22. Withholding

Definition: Refrain from giving something that is due or expected.

Example Sentences:

1. The company was criticized for withholding vital information from its investors.
2. During the negotiation, he was withholding his final decision.
3. Some parents consider withholding allowance as a form of punishment.

23. Finally put to bed

Definition: To complete or conclude something satisfactorily; to settle something definitively.

Example Sentences:

1. After weeks of revision, we finally put the project to bed.
2. The rumors were finally put to bed when the official report was released.
3. She finally put the manuscript to bed and submitted it to the publisher.

24. Room for improvement

Definition: The possibility or potential to improve or become better.

Example Sentences:

1. Although the team performed well, there is still room for improvement in their defensive plays.
2. Her cooking has gotten better, but there’s definitely room for improvement.
3. The software has many useful features, yet there remains room for improvement in user experience.

25. Wonky

Definition: Shaky, unsteady, or unreliable; not functioning correctly or oddly constructed.

Example Sentences:

1. The table is a bit wonky, so be careful not to put too much weight on one side.
2. After the update, my computer has been acting wonky and keeps crashing.
3. His theories are somewhat wonky and not well-received by the mainstream academics.