Learn English Vocabulary with Sentences | English Words with Meaning | Vocabulary

Summary

This video teaches daily-use English vocabulary by explaining the meanings of various action and descriptive words, accompanied by example sentences. Words like 'soar,' 'plummet,' 'erupt,' 'spark,' and 'quell' are introduced with clear definitions and practical contexts, helping learners understand both literal and figurative uses. The transcript covers a range of verbs related to movement, emotion, and actions, such as 'drench,' 'topple,' 'defy,' 'pledge,' and 'slash,' as well as words emphasizing influence and impact like 'boost,' 'expose,' 'jolt,' and 'seize.' Engaging examples make it easier for learners to grasp and apply these words in everyday situations.

Takeaways

• 🦅 'Soar' means to rise or fly high quickly, as in prices soaring or an eagle soaring above mountains.
• 📉 'Plummet' refers to a rapid fall or decrease, like prices plummeting or someone plummeting to the floor.
• 🌋 'Erupt' describes a sudden start of activity, noise, or violence, such as a volcano erupting or a fight erupting.
• ✨ 'Spark' is used to indicate the start of something, like an idea, reaction, or interest being ignited.
• 🛑 'Quell' means to stop or control something, often by force, or to calm strong feelings.
• 💦 'Drench' signifies making something completely wet, like being drenched in rain or sweat.
• 🏛️ 'Topple' can mean causing something to fall or overthrowing authority, such as a tower or a leader.
• ✊ 'Defy' refers to resisting or going against rules, authority, or orders.
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• 🤝 'Pledge' means making a serious promise to do something, like pledging to help someone or improve a situation.
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• 🔪 'Slash' involves cutting with force or drastically reducing something, such as prices, jobs, or even physical harm.
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• 📈 'Boost' is used to describe increasing or improving something, like energy, sales, or performance.
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• 🕵️ 'Expose' refers to revealing something hidden, secret, or unknown, like exposing lies or the truth.
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• ⚡ 'Jolt' signifies shocking or surprising someone suddenly, causing an immediate reaction.
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• ✋ 'Seize' means to take hold of something quickly or to grab an opportunity.
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• 💬 'Urge' is strongly advising or encouraging someone to take action.
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• 🔪 'Blunt' can describe something not sharp or a very direct way of speaking.
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• 🐎 'Mount' means to climb, increase in intensity, or organize/commence an action.
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• 🌾 'Reap' is gaining benefits or rewards as a result of effort or action, like harvesting crops.
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• 🛑 'Halt' means to stop movement or activity suddenly.
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• ⚡ 'Lash out' involves attacking someone physically or verbally, often in anger.

Q & A

What does the word 'soar' mean in daily use English?

'Soar' means to rise or increase quickly to a high level or to fly high in the sky.

Can you give an example sentence using 'soar'?

Prices are soaring this year. / The eagle soared above the mountains.

How is 'plummet' different from 'soar'?

'Plummet' is the opposite of 'soar'; it means to fall or drop very quickly or decrease sharply.

Provide a sentence where 'plummet' is used correctly.

The temperature plummeted overnight. / She slipped and plummeted to the floor.

What situations can 'erupt' be used for?

'Erupt' is used to describe something that suddenly starts, often with noise, violence, or activity, like a volcano or a fight.

Give an example of 'spark' in a sentence.

The comment sparked an argument. / The movie sparked my interest in history.

What does 'quell' mean, and when would you use it?

'Quell' means to stop something, often by force, or to calm strong feelings. It can be used for protests or fear.

How can 'topple' be applied in both physical and political contexts?

'Topple' can mean to make something fall physically, like blocks, or to overthrow a government or leader from power.

Explain the difference between 'defy' and 'protest'.

'Defy' means to resist or go against rules or authority, while 'protest' usually involves actively expressing opposition.

In what contexts can 'slash' be used?

'Slash' can mean to cut something with force or to greatly reduce something, such as prices or jobs.

What does it mean to 'reap' something?

'Reap' means to gain or receive something as a result of effort or actions, like benefits, rewards, or harvest.

Provide an example sentence using 'jolt'.

The sudden noise jolted me awake. / Suddenly, the news jolted everyone at work.

How is 'expose' used in reporting or revealing secrets?

'Expose' means to reveal or show something that was hidden, secret, or not known, like exposing lies or the truth.

What does 'lash out' imply about someone's reaction?

'Lash out' implies a sudden, often angry, attack on someone, either physically or verbally.

What are some ways the word 'boost' can be used in daily life?

'Boost' can be used to describe increasing or improving something, like boosting energy, sales, or confidence.