YouTube Channel Source: Nick Bare
Learn the words and expressions used in this Real-Life English video.
WORDS / EXPRESSIONS + [Timestamp]
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Based off [00:38]
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Segments [01:17]
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Fueling [01:17]
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Teasing [05:06]
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On course [05:58]
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Exposition [06:51]
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Electrifying [06:55]
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Spectators [06:57]
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Predictability [08:22]
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Bread and butter [08:49]
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Circuits [10:21]
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Marathon [11:33]
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Quads [13:13]
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Restriction [13:16]
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Extensions [13:40]
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Stimulus [15:39]
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Lunge [17:23]
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Assault [17:30]
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Cardiovascular [18:00]
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Turnover [21:57]
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Fatigue [22:05]
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Mileage [23:10]
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Simulating [23:19]
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Anticipating [24:12]
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Induced [24:13]
DEFINITIONS & SENTENCES
- Based off
- Definition: Describes something as being influenced or derived from something else.
- Example sentences:
- The new movie is based off of the popular novel.
- The design of the product was based off of customer feedback.
- The decision was based off the latest research findings.
- Segments
- Definition: Parts or divisions of something larger.
- Example sentences:
- The market can be divided into several segments based on consumer behavior.
- The podcast features different segments, including news and interviews.
- The project will be completed in several segments to manage the workload.
- Fueling
- Definition: Providing energy or support for something.
- Example sentences:
- Eating a healthy breakfast is essential for fueling your body for the day.
- The generous donations are fueling the charity’s efforts to help the community.
- Positive feedback from the audience is fueling the artist’s motivation to create more.
- Teasing
- Definition: Making jokes or playful remarks in a light-hearted manner.
- Example sentences:
- The siblings were teasing each other about their different tastes in music.
- Sarah was teasing Tom about his new haircut, but it was all in good fun.
- The comedian was teasing the audience with witty banter throughout the show.
- On course
- Definition: Moving in the right direction or staying on track.
- Example sentences:
- Despite challenges, the project is on course to meet its deadline.
- The company’s sales are on course for a record-breaking year.
- With focused effort, she is on course to achieve her career goals.
- Exposition
- Definition: A comprehensive explanation or presentation of ideas, usually in a written or spoken form.
- Example sentences:
- The professor provided a detailed exposition of the theory during the lecture.
- The book’s exposition of the historical events was praised for its thoroughness.
- The scientist’s exposition of the research findings clarified many misconceptions.
- Electrifying
- Definition: Exciting, thrilling, or generating a lot of energy and excitement.
- Example sentences:
- The band’s electrifying performance had the audience dancing and cheering.
- The atmosphere at the championship game was electrifying as the underdog team made a comeback.
- Her speech was so powerful and electrifying that it inspired everyone in the room.
- Spectators
- Definition: People who watch an event or performance, usually as an audience.
- Example sentences:
- The spectators applauded as the parade passed by.
- The competition attracted a large crowd of eager spectators.
- The stadium was filled with enthusiastic spectators cheering for their favorite team.
- Predictability
- Definition: The quality of something being able to be predicted or anticipated.
- Example sentences:
- The predictability of the plot made the movie less enjoyable for some viewers.
- The weather in that region has a high level of predictability during certain seasons.
- The stock market’s unpredictability contrasts with the predictability of fixed-income investments.
- Bread and butter
- Definition: A person’s main source of income or livelihood.
- Example sentences:
- Freelancing became her bread and butter after she left her full-time job.
- The company’s bread and butter is its range of popular software products.
- For many small businesses, local customers are their bread and butter.
- Circuits
- Definition: Paths or routes in which an electrical current or signal flows or a series of exercises performed consecutively in a specific order.
- Example sentences:
- The electrician traced the circuits in the building to identify the faulty wiring.
- The fitness instructor designed a challenging circuit training workout for the class.
- The automated system controls the lighting circuits in the office building.
- Marathon
- Definition: A long-distance running race that is typically 26.2 miles (42.195 kilometers) in length.
- Example sentences:
- She trained for months before completing her first marathon.
- The annual charity marathon raised thousands of dollars for a good cause.
- Running a marathon requires endurance, determination, and proper pacing.
- Quads
- Definition: Short for quadriceps, the large muscles at the front of the thigh.
- Example sentences:
- She felt sore in her quads after a rigorous leg workout at the gym.
- Strengthening the quads is essential for improving lower body strength.
- The fitness trainer recommended lunges and squats to target the quads.
- Restriction
- Definition: A limitation or control placed on something.
- Example sentences:
- The new policy imposes restrictions on employee access to certain areas.
- She followed a strict diet with no restrictions on fruits and vegetables.
- Due to budget restrictions, the project had to be scaled down.
- Extensions
- Definition: Adding something to make it longer, larger, or more expansive.
- Example sentences:
- He built an extension to his house to create a home office.
- The software update included extensions for new features and functionalities.
- She purchased hair extensions to add length and volume to her hair.
- Stimulus
- Definition: Something that incites or encourages a response, reaction, or change.
- Example sentences:
- The bonus served as a stimulus for increased productivity among employees.
- The music provided a stimulus for creativity and inspiration during the art class.
- The sudden drop in temperature was a stimulus for them to start a fire.
- Lunge
- Definition: A physical exercise in which a person takes a large step forward and then lowers their body until the front thigh is parallel to the ground.
- Example sentences:
- She felt the burn in her legs after performing a series of lunges.
- The trainer demonstrated the correct form for a lunge to prevent injury.
- Lunges are an effective exercise for strengthening the lower body muscles.
- Assault
- Definition: A physical attack or threat of attack on someone.
- Example sentences:
- The victim pressed charges against her ex-partner for domestic assault.
- The suspect was arrested for assault after a fight broke out at the bar.
- The community rallied together to raise awareness about preventing sexual assault.
- Cardiovascular
- Definition: Relating to the heart and blood vessels, especially as a part of the body’s circulatory system.
- Example sentences:
- Regular exercise is beneficial for maintaining cardiovascular health.
- High-intensity interval training is known to improve cardiovascular fitness.
- The doctor recommended a heart-healthy diet to improve cardiovascular function.
- Turnover
- Definition: The amount of money taken by a business in a particular period of time or the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced.
- Example sentences:
- The bakery had a high turnover of customers during the lunch rush.
- The company experienced a turnover of key employees due to restructuring.
- The manager analyzed the turnover rate to identify reasons for staff leaving.
- Fatigue
- Definition: Extreme tiredness or exhaustion, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness.
- Example sentences:
- After running the marathon, he felt a profound sense of fatigue for days afterward.
- People who work long hours are more likely to experience fatigue.
- Eating a balanced diet can help combat fatigue.
- Mileage
- Definition: A distance in miles or the amount of use or benefit received from something.
- Example sentences:
- The car has high mileage due to all the long-distance road trips they took.
- He tracks the mileage on his running shoes to determine when to replace them.
- The company reimburses employees for business-related mileage.
- Simulating
- Definition: Imitating or reproducing the appearance, behavior, or conditions of something.
- Example sentences:
- The flight simulator is used to train pilots in a simulated environment.
- The researchers used a computer model to simulate the effects of climate change.
- The virtual reality headset allows users to simulate realistic experiences.
- Anticipating
- Definition: Regard as probable; expect or predict.
- Example sentences:
- The weather forecast anticipates heavy rainfall in the area.
- She is anticipating a promotion at work after her recent accomplishments.
- The concertgoers were anticipating the start of the show.
- Induced
- Definition: Brought about or caused.
- Example sentences:
- The medication induced drowsiness as a side effect.
- The psychologist induced hypnosis in order to access the patient’s subconscious mind.
- The heavy rain induced flooding in low-lying areas.
