This video is different. We are going to learn 41 great, new, advanced English words and phrases but not from a list, instead from the context of a beautifully-written TV series review! So this will be fantastic practice for reading comprehension too. A great video for those looking to learn vocab with examples, in context, with full sentences.
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magnificent
extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive.
tour de force
a performance or achievement that has been accomplished or managed with great skill.
riveting
completely engrossing; compelling.
profound
(of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
first responder
is a person with specialized training who is among the first to arrive and provide assistance at the scene of an emergency
endurance
the ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way.
manifestation
an event, action, or object that clearly shows or embodies something abstract or theoretical.
inadequacy
the state or quality of being inadequate; lack of the quantity or quality required.
astounding
surprisingly impressive or notable.
vigorous
strong, healthy, and full of energy.
sinewy
consisting of or resembling sinews (lean muscles)
comprise
consist of; be made up of.
futile
incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
erode
gradually destroy or be gradually destroyed.
restraint
a measure or condition that keeps someone or something under control.
abrade
scrape or wear away by friction or erosion.
suffocating
causing difficulty in breathing.
dispute
or argument.
unintended
not planned or meant.
tirade
long, angry speech of criticism or accusation.
slippery
(of a person) evasive and unpredictable; not to be relied on.
Warrant
law : a document issued by a court that gives the police the power to do something
bleak
cold, harsh, raw
snarl
(of an animal such as a dog) make an aggressive growl with bared teeth.
revere
feel deep respect or admiration for (something).
sociopolitical
combining social and political factors.
discourse
written or spoken communication or debate.
HAVE SOMEONE IN YOUR POCKET (phrase):
have power over someone in authority.
chide
scold or rebuke (usually gently)
recognition
identification of someone or something or person from previous encounters or knowledge.
uncompromising
showing an unwillingness to make concessions to others, especially by changing one's ways or opinions.
torque
MECHANICS: a force that tends to cause rotation.
phenomenal
remarkable or exceptional, especially exceptionally good.
blistering
(of heat) intense.
misery
a state or feeling of great physical or mental distress or discomfort.
harrowing
acutely distressing.
toll
Fee, payment, tally, tax
psyche
the human soul, mind, or spirit.
compassion
sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others.
en masse
in a group; all together.
uncouple
disconnect something
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31 янв 2022
