If you know these words, your English is excellent!

Summary

In this educational video, Lisa challenges viewers to test their advanced English proficiency with a vocabulary quiz. She introduces 12 complex words, teaching their pronunciation, definitions, and usage through sample sentences and real-life contexts. Words like 'bleak', 'daunting', and 'egregious' are explored, aiming to enhance viewers' language skills. Lisa encourages active learning by prompting viewers to create sentences and practice aloud. For further advancement, she promotes her online courses on American accent, advanced vocabulary, and phrasal verbs, available at AccurateEnglish.com.

Takeaways

• 😀 Lisa conducts a vocabulary test to assess advanced English proficiency.
• 📚 To pass the test, one must know 10 out of 12 advanced vocabulary words.
• 🗣️ Each word is presented with its correct pronunciation, definition, and usage examples.
• 👂 Learners are encouraged to listen to native speakers using the words in context.
• 📝 For new words, it's recommended to pause, practice, and use them in sentences out loud.
• 📈 The script introduces words like 'bleak', 'daunting', 'undaunted', and 'egregious', each with its unique meaning and usage.
• 🔗 The course '400 Advanced Words You Must Know for Fluent English' is mentioned as a resource for expanding vocabulary.
• 🎓 The course covers pronunciation rules, American accent, and includes video content, audio downloads, quizzes, and exercises.
• 🌐 The importance of reducing vowels in words like 'ubiquitous' and 'adamant' is highlighted for correct pronunciation.
• 💡 The script emphasizes the value of continuous vocabulary expansion and practice for achieving fluency in English.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the vocabulary test presented by Lisa?

The purpose of the vocabulary test is to determine if one's English is truly advanced by testing knowledge of words that educated native speakers use.

How many words does one need to know out of the 12 presented to be considered as having truly advanced English?

One needs to know 10 out of the 12 words to be considered as having truly advanced English.

What does the word 'bleak' mean as described in the script?

The word 'bleak' means lacking in warmth or kindness, not hopeful, depressing, or desolate.

How is the word 'daunting' pronounced, and what does it mean?

The word 'daunting' is pronounced with the 'au' sound like 'aw' in British English and 'a' in American English. It means something that seems difficult to deal with, overwhelming, or intimidating.

What does the word 'undaunted' imply about a person's attitude?

The word 'undaunted' implies that a person is not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment.

What does 'unwitting' mean, and how is it used in a sentence?

'Unwitting' means not aware of the full facts or not done on purpose, unintentional or unplanned. For example, 'He was an unwitting participant in the scam.'

What does the word 'egregious' signify, and how is it used in context?

The word 'egregious' signifies something that is outstandingly bad or shocking. It can be used to describe an egregious mistake, failure, or problem that is extremely bad and noticeable.

What does 'sanctimonious' describe about a person's behavior?

'Sanctimonious' describes a person who behaves as if they are morally superior to others, often in an annoying way.

What does the word 'hapless' convey about someone's situation?

The word 'hapless' conveys that someone is experiencing extremely bad luck, is unlucky, and deserving of pity.

How is the word 'trite' defined, and how might it be used in a sentence?

The word 'trite' is defined as overused, lacking originality or freshness, and possibly boring. It can be used in a sentence like 'The speech was full of trite expressions.'

What does 'ubiquitous' mean, and can you provide an example of its use?

'Ubiquitous' means present everywhere or seeming to be everywhere. An example of its use is 'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society.'

What does 'adamant' express about a person's stance or opinion?

'Adamant' expresses that a person refuses to be persuaded or to change their mind, being determined not to alter their opinion or decision.

How is the word 'callous' pronounced, and what does it indicate about a person's character?

The word 'callous' is pronounced with stress on the first syllable and reduction of the 'ous' ending. It indicates that a person is insensitive, uncaring about others' suffering, or cruel.

What does the word 'distraught' mean, and how is it pronounced?

The word 'distraught' means extremely worried, nervous, or upset. It is pronounced with the vowel sound 'a' as in 'cat' and the 'tr' sound pronounced as 'tr'.

What advice does Lisa give for learning and remembering new vocabulary?

Lisa suggests pausing the video to practice using new words by making your own sentences, saying them out loud, and keeping a list of new words to review regularly.