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

WORDS / EXPRESSIONS + [Timestamp]

1. Disingenuous [04:47]

2. Interjects [06:21]

3. Unhinged [09:51]

4. Arcane [12:28]

5. Nifty [13:36]

6. Cultivated [17:14]

7. Alliteration [29:10]

8. Haulers [29:37]

9. Configurations [30:13]

10. Semantics [32:59]

11. Intermingle [38:43]

12. Trounce [40:08]

13. Twitch [41:24]

14. Precogs [43:12]

15. Blunder [43:37]

16. Gesture paradigms [45:22]

17. Influx [50:29]

18. Bastion [53:36]

19. Indicative [56:26]

20. Weaning [58:03]

21. Teetering [01:00:36]

22. Rotoscoping [01:01:08]

23. Excruciating [01:01:37]

24. Constrained [01:10:43]

25. Discrete [01:12:05]

DEFINITIONS & SENTENCES

1. Disingenuous

Definition: Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Example Sentences:

• Her excuse for being late was rather disingenuous, as she had been seen at the coffee shop at the time she was supposed to arrive.
• He gave a disingenuous apology that lacked any real remorse for what he had done.
• It was disingenuous of her to claim ignorance about the broken vase when she had already discussed it with others.

2. Interjects

Definition: To say something abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption.

Example Sentences:

• She interjected with a funny comment that lightened the mood of the meeting.
• During the heated discussion, he interjected a few facts that changed everyone’s perspective.
• Every few minutes, she would interject a question to clarify what was being discussed.

3. Unhinged

Definition: Mentally unbalanced; deranged.

Example Sentences:

• The constant pressure drove him to a state that seemed almost unhinged.
• Her normally calm demeanor had become unhinged during the argument.
• The unsettling news left him feeling unhinged and confused.

4. Arcane

Definition: Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Example Sentences:

• She specialized in arcane legal documents that few others could interpret.
• The ritual was filled with arcane symbols that puzzled the uninitiated.
• His knowledge of the arcane language lent a mystique to his character.

5. Nifty

Definition: Particularly good, skillful, or effective; fashionable, stylish.

Example Sentences:

• He thought of a nifty solution to the programming error.
• She wore a nifty little hat that complemented her outfit perfectly.
• I found a nifty tool that helps you manage your schedule more effectively.

6. Cultivated

Definition: Refined and well educated; having or showing good education, tastes, and manners.

Example Sentences:

• She spoke in a cultivated voice that hinted at her private schooling.
• His cultivated taste in music was apparent in his extensive vinyl collection.
• Over the years, he cultivated a persona that resonated well with affluent clients.

7. Alliteration

Definition: The occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words.

Example Sentences:

• She used alliteration in her poem to create a rhythmic effect.
• The alliteration in the tongue twister “She sells sea shells by the sea shore” makes it fun to say.
• Alliteration often adds an artistic flair to phrases and literature.

8. Haulers

Definition: People or businesses that transport goods or materials, typically large quantities, from one place to another.

Example Sentences:

• The company relied on experienced haulers to distribute their products nationwide.
• Local haulers were hired for the construction project to bring in the necessary materials.
• As a professional hauler, he spent many hours on the road transporting goods.

9. Configurations

Definition: An arrangement of elements in a particular form, figure, or combination.

Example Sentences:

• The software offered several default configurations that could be customized as needed.
• The seating configuration in the auditorium was changed to accommodate more guests.
• Engineers tested different configurations of the aircraft to optimize performance.

10. Semantics

Definition: The branch of linguistics and logic concerned with meaning. The philosophical and scientific study of meaning in language.

Example Sentences:

• The debate wasn’t just about word choice; it was about semantics and underlying meanings.
• In programming, semantics refers to the meaning of a piece of code rather than its syntactic form.
• They argued over the semantics of the treaty, which determined its legal interpretation.

11. Intermingle

Definition: To mix or become mixed together.

Example Sentences:

• At the reception, guests from different cultures were able to intermingle and share their traditions.
• She found it interesting how the artist intermingled various styles to create something unique.
• Within the melting pot of the city, diverse cuisines intermingle to delight food enthusiasts.

12. Trounce

Definition: To defeat heavily in a contest.

Example Sentences:

• The reigning champion trounced the challenger within the first few rounds of the match.
• Our debate team prepared rigorously and ended up trouncing all the competition.
• The local soccer team trounced their rivals 5-0 in a memorable victory.

13. Twitch

Definition: Give or cause to give a short, sudden jerking or convulsive movement.

Example Sentences:

• Her eye twitched involuntarily due to the stress she was feeling.
• The rabbit twitched its nose as it sniffed around the garden.
• He could see the muscle in his arm twitch after the intense workout.

14. Precogs

Definition: Short for “precognitives”; individuals with the ability to foresee events before they happen (often used in a science fiction context).

Example Sentences:

• In the science fiction movie, the government employed precogs to prevent crimes before they occurred.
• Writers often use precogs as a plot device to add a layer of complexity to their futuristic worlds.
• The existence of precogs raises ethical questions about free will and predestination in stories.

15. Blunder

Definition: A stupid or careless mistake.

Example Sentences:

• Realizing he emailed the confidential report to the wrong person was a blunder he couldn’t undo.
• The goalkeeper made a critical blunder in the final minutes, costing the team the game.
• His blunder in the calculations led to a significant overestimation of the budget requirements.

16. Gesture paradigms

Definition: Models or patterns of physical movements that convey specific intentions or information (often used in the context of communication technology).

Example Sentences:

• The new virtual reality system uses gesture paradigms to allow users to interact with digital objects seamlessly.
• Researchers are developing innovative gesture paradigms to improve the accessibility of technology for individuals with disabilities.
• To navigate the menu, you need to familiarize yourself with the device’s gesture paradigms.

17. Influx

Definition: An arrival or entry of large numbers of people or things.

Example Sentences:

• The city is experiencing an influx of tourists due to the international festival.
• Social media platforms saw a significant influx of new users during the global lockdown.
• The company was not prepared for the sudden influx of orders that came through after the product launch.

18. Bastion

Definition: A place, system, or person strongly maintaining particular principles, attitudes, or activities.

Example Sentences:

• The university is regarded as a bastion of free speech and progressive values.
• In times of turmoil, the family’s home was a bastion of stability and comfort.
• The small village was a bastion of traditional craftsmanship, keeping ancient techniques alive.

19. Indicative

Definition: Serving as a sign or indication of something.

Example Sentences:

• The increase in sales numbers is indicative of the success of the new marketing strategy.
• Her lack of concern was indicative of her disinterest in the project’s outcome.
• The symptoms were indicative of a common cold and nothing more serious.

20. Weaning

Definition: Accustom (an infant or other young mammal) to food other than its mother’s milk; detach from a source of dependence.

Example Sentences:

• After her baby turned six months old, she started the weaning process by introducing solid foods.
• The farmer was weaning the calves from their mothers before selling them at the market.
• The program was about weaning the community off its dependency on nonrenewable energy sources.

21. Teetering

Definition: Move or balance unsteadily; sway back and forth.

Example Sentences:

• The ancient tower was teetering on the brink of collapse after the storm.
• She was teetering on high heels, struggling to maintain her balance.
• The country is teetering on the edge of a financial crisis due to the massive debt.

22. Rotoscoping

Definition: An animation technique that animators use to trace over motion picture footage, frame by frame, to produce realistic action.

Example Sentences:

• The filmmaker used rotoscoping to create the intricate dance scenes in the animated movie.
• Rotoscoping allowed the animators to integrate real human movements into their cartoon characters.
• The special effects team spent hours rotoscoping each frame to ensure the superhero’s movements were lifelike.

23. Excruciating

Definition: Intensely painful.

Example Sentences:

• She experienced excruciating pain in her leg after the accident.
• The wait for the exam results was excruciating, making each second feel like hours.
• The migraine brought him to his knees with its excruciating intensity.

24. Constrained

Definition: Compelled or forced toward a particular course of action; restricted.

Example Sentences:

• She felt constrained by societal expectations to choose a conventional career path.
• The constrained budget made it difficult to allocate funds to all departments equally.
• Living in a small town constrained his opportunities for professional growth.

25. Discrete

Definition: Individually separate and distinct.

Example Sentences:

• The study broke down the population into discrete groups to better understand the data.
• In mathematics, discrete variables are counted in distinct, separate categories.
• The project was divided into discrete phases to manage it more efficiently.