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5 Vocabulary Words [Definition, Sentences, Situations]

1. Flakey

Definition: Unreliable or inconsistent in behavior; someone who often cancels plans or doesn’t follow through with commitments.

1. Link: https://www.storyblocks.com/video/stock/tired-office-manager-working-thinking-closeup-stressed-businessman-sitting-panoramic-windows-workplace-exhausted-employee-solving-corporate-problems-overworked-boss-feeling-disappointed-alone-347236263

Example Sentences:

• I stopped inviting Sarah to group events because she’s too flakey and always cancels last minute.
• Don’t be flakey – if you say you’re going to help me move, I’m counting on you!
• My new coworker seems kind of flakey; he’s missed three team meetings already.

Situations:

1. When someone repeatedly cancels plans with friends
2. Describing a colleague who doesn’t complete their work responsibilities
3. Warning someone about an unreliable service provider

2. Hangry

Definition: A combination of “hungry” and “angry” – feeling irritable or angry because of hunger.

Link: https://www.storyblocks.com/video/stock/close-up-of-businesswoman-eating-fast-food-meal-on-couch-with-movie-on-tv-hungry-adult-enjoying-burger-from-takeaway-order-while-watching-television-in-living-room-person-with-free-time-h-qnkwgxtks8pv7ds

Example Sentences:

• Sorry I snapped at you earlier – I was just hangry because I skipped lunch.
• Let’s grab something to eat before the meeting; I get hangry if I wait too long.
• The kids are getting hangry, we should stop for a snack soon.

Situations:

1. During a long shopping trip when you haven’t eaten
2. While working overtime without proper meal breaks
3. On road trips when meal stops are delayed

3. Zonked

Definition: Extremely tired or exhausted; completely drained of energy.

Link: https://www.storyblocks.com/video/stock/tired-business-man-lying-on-papers-at-table-close-up-of-businessman-sleeping-on-desk-overworked-man-sleep-on-documents-on-desk-exhausted-employee-lying-at-workplace-h08lt__umjdd35pwg

Example Sentences:

• After working twelve hours straight, I was completely zonked.
• The kids were so zonked after the birthday party that they fell asleep in the car.
• I’m too zonked to cook dinner tonight – let’s order takeout.

Situations:

1. After an intense workout or physical activity
2. Following a long day of travel
3. When finishing a major project or a deadline

4. Sketchy

Definition: Suspicious, questionable, or potentially dangerous; not trustworthy.

Link: https://www.storyblocks.com/video/stock/close-up-of-young-african-american-man-in-eyeglasses-peeking-through-horizontal-blinds-looking-out-of-window-in-office-talking-on-phone-347060311

Example Sentences:

• That website looks pretty sketchy – I wouldn’t enter your credit card information there.
• The whole situation felt sketchy, so I decided to leave early.
• This neighborhood gets kind of sketchy after dark.

Situations:

1. When receiving suspicious emails or phone calls
2. Describing an unclear business deal
3. Warning someone about a potentially unsafe location

5. Bummed

Definition: Feeling disappointed, sad, or dejected about something.

Link: https://www.storyblocks.com/video/stock/time-lapse-of-bored-middle-eastern-businessman-sitting-with-head-in-hands-at-office-desk-during-workday-346785292

Example Sentences:

• I’m really bummed that I couldn’t make it to your wedding.
• The team was bummed about losing the championship game.
• Don’t be bummed – there will be other opportunities!

Situations:

1. When plans get canceled unexpectedly
2. After receiving disappointing news
3. When missing out on an important event