Want to Speak Like a Native? - 3 Hours of Native English Speaking Practice
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Introduction
Do you want to speak like a native? In this video, you'll immerse yourself in a rich variety of native English vocabulary. Whether you're looking to improve your everyday communication or refine your professional language skills, this comprehensive practice session will help you sound more fluent and natural in any setting. Let's get started on your journey to speaking like a native.
Vocabulary
Idiosyncrasy
- Definition: A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
- Example: Her unique fashion sense was an idiosyncrasy that everyone admired.
Imminent
- Definition: About to happen.
- Example: The dark clouds signaled that a storm was imminent.
Impartial
- Definition: Treating all rivals or disputants equally; fair and just.
- Example: The judge was known for being impartial.
Incisive
- Definition: Of a person or mental process; intelligently analytical and clear-thinking.
- Example: Her incisive analysis of the problem impressed everyone.
Indigenous
- Definition: Originating or occurring naturally in a particular place; native.
- Example: The indigenous plants thrived in their natural habitat.
Inevitable
- Definition: Certain to happen; unavoidable.
- Example: Change is inevitable in life.
Inquisitive
- Definition: Having or showing an interest in learning things; curious.
- Example: The child was very inquisitive, asking many questions.
Insinuate
- Definition: Suggest or hint something bad or reprehensible in an indirect and unpleasant way.
- Example: She tried to insinuate that she was lying.
Intrepid
- Definition: Fearless; adventurous, often used for rhetorical or humorous effect.
- Example: The intrepid explorer ventured into the unknown.
Judicious
- Definition: Having, showing, or done with good judgment or sense.
- Example: She made a judicious decision to save money.
Juxtapose
- Definition: Place or deal with close together for contrasting effect.
- Example: The artist chose to juxtapose modern abstract paintings with classical sculptures.
Laudable
- Definition: Deserving praise and commendation.
- Example: Her efforts to help the community are laudable.
Lucid
- Definition: Expressed clearly; easy to understand.
- Example: His explanation of the process was lucid and helpful.
Mediocre
- Definition: Of only moderate quality; not very good.
- Example: The performance was mediocre, not living up to expectations.
Meticulous
- Definition: Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
- Example: She was meticulous in her preparation for the exam.
Mundane
- Definition: Lacking interest or excitement; dull.
- Example: He found the routine of daily life mundane.
Notorious
- Definition: Famous or well known, typically for some bad quality or deed.
- Example: The area was notorious for its high crime rate.
Obsolete
- Definition: No longer produced or used; out of date.
- Example: The old computer was rendered obsolete by new technology.
Ornate
- Definition: Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.
- Example: The ornate details of the building's architecture were stunning.
Plausible
- Definition: Of an argument or statement; seeming reasonable or probable.
- Example: Her explanation seemed plausible at the time.
Precarious
- Definition: Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
- Example: The ladder was in a precarious position.
Prudent
- Definition: Acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
- Example: It was prudent to save money for emergencies.
Quaint
- Definition: Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
- Example: The quaint village was a charming place to visit.
Rationale
- Definition: A set of reasons or a logical basis for a course of action or belief.
- Example: She explained the rationale behind her decision.
Reconcile
- Definition: Restore friendly relations between.
- Example: They decided to reconcile their differences and move forward.
Reprehensible
- Definition: Deserving censure or condemnation.
- Example: His reprehensible actions shocked everyone.
Resilient
- Definition: Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
- Example: The resilient community rebuilt after the disaster.
Scrutinize
- Definition: Examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
- Example: He began to scrutinize the documents in detail.
Spontaneous
- Definition: Performed or occurring as a result of a sudden inner impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.
- Example: The spontaneous decision to go on a road trip was exhilarating.
Substantiate
- Definition: Provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
- Example: The researcher was able to substantiate her claims with data.
Superfluous
- Definition: Unnecessary, especially through being more than enough.
- Example: The report included a lot of superfluous information.
Tenacious
- Definition: Tending to keep a firm hold of something; clinging or adhering closely.
- Example: Her tenacious spirit helped her overcome the obstacles.
Tranquil
- Definition: Free from disturbance; calm.
- Example: The tranquil lake was a perfect spot for meditation.
Ubiquitous
- Definition: Present, appearing, or found everywhere.
- Example: Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.
Unprecedented
- Definition: Never done or known before.
- Example: The situation presented unprecedented challenges.
Vague
- Definition: Of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.
- Example: His explanation was vague and left many questions unanswered.
Vehement
- Definition: Showing strong feeling; forceful, passionate, or intense.
- Example: She was vehement in her opposition to the proposal.
Vindicate
- Definition: Clear someone of blame or suspicion.
- Example: The new evidence served to vindicate the accused.
Vivid
- Definition: Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind.
- Example: She had a vivid memory of her childhood home.
Wary
- Definition: Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems.
- Example: He was wary of strangers offering help.
Abundant
- Definition: Existing or available in large quantities.
- Example: The garden was abundant with vibrant flowers.
Adversary
- Definition: One's opponent in a contest, conflict, or dispute.
- Example: In the debate, she faced a worthy adversary.
Alleviate
- Definition: Make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
- Example: The medication helped alleviate his pain.
Ambiguous
- Definition: Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
- Example: The instructions were ambiguous and caused confusion.
Amiable
- Definition: Having or displaying a friendly and pleasant manner.
- Example: She greeted everyone with an amiable smile.
Arduous
- Definition: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.
- Example: The climb up the mountain was arduous but rewarding.
Auspicious
- Definition: Conducive to success; favorable.
- Example: The sunny weather was an auspicious start to the day.
Brusk
- Definition: Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
- Example: His brusk reply left her feeling dismissed.
Candid
- Definition: Truthful and straightforward; frank.
- Example: Her candid remarks about the project were appreciated.
Capitalize
- Definition: Take the chance to gain an advantage from.
- Example: The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly products.
Censure
- Definition: Express severe disapproval of someone or something, typically in a formal statement.
- Example: The committee voted to censure the politician.
Cognizant
- Definition: Having knowledge or being aware of.
- Example: He was cognizant of the challenges ahead.
Comprehensive
- Definition: Complete and including everything that is necessary.
- Example: She provided a comprehensive review of the literature.
Concur
- Definition: Be of the same opinion; agree.
- Example: Based on the findings, I concur with your analysis.
Consolidate
- Definition: Combine a number of things into a single more effective or coherent whole.
- Example: The company decided to consolidate its various departments.
Conundrum
- Definition: A confusing and difficult problem or question.
- Example: The riddle presented a challenging conundrum.
Convey
- Definition: Transport or carry to a place; make an idea, impression, or feeling known or understandable to someone.
- Example: Please convey my congratulations to your team for their outstanding performance.
Credible
- Definition: Able to be believed; convincing.
- Example: The witness provided a credible account of the events.
Cumbersome
- Definition: Large or heavy and therefore difficult to carry or use; unwieldy.
- Example: The cumbersome package was hard to move.
Defer
- Definition: Put off an action or event to a later time; postpone.
- Example: They decided to defer the meeting until next week.
Deleterious
- Definition: Causing harm or damage.
- Example: The chemicals had a deleterious effect on the environment.
Diligent
- Definition: Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
- Example: Her diligent efforts were recognized by her peers.
Discrepancy
- Definition: A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
- Example: There was a discrepancy in the financial report.
Disdain
- Definition: The feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contempt.
- Example: He looked at the messy room with disdain.
Eloquent
- Definition: Fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing.
- Example: Her eloquent speech captivated the audience.
Empathy
- Definition: The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.
- Example: He showed great empathy towards the grieving family.
Endorse
- Definition: Declare one's public approval or support of.
- Example: She agreed to endorse the product publicly.
Enigmatic
- Definition: Difficult to interpret or understand; mysterious.
- Example: His smile was enigmatic and hard to decipher.
Ephemeral
- Definition: Lasting for a very short time.
- Example: The beauty of the sunset was ephemeral.
Epitome
- Definition: A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
- Example: She is the epitome of elegance and grace.
Erroneous
- Definition: Wrong; incorrect.
- Example: The report was based on erroneous information.
Evoke
- Definition: Bring or recall to the conscious mind.
- Example: The melody's haunting notes evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Exemplary
- Definition: Serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
- Example: Her behavior was exemplary throughout the event.
Facetious
- Definition: Treating serious issues with deliberately inappropriate humor; flippant.
- Example: He made a facetious remark about the situation.
Formidable
- Definition: Inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, intense, or capable.
- Example: The team faced a formidable opponent in the finals.
Fortuitous
- Definition: Happening by accident or chance rather than design.
- Example: Their meeting was entirely fortuitous.
Furtive
- Definition: Attempting to avoid notice or attention, typically because of guilt or a belief that discovery would lead to trouble; secretive.
- Example: She cast a furtive glance at the notes.
Gregarious
- Definition: Of a person; fond of company; sociable.
- Example: He was a popular and gregarious man.
Hackneyed
- Definition: Of a phrase or idea; lacking significance through having been overused; unoriginal and trite.
- Example: The movie was full of hackneyed stereotypes.
Hinder
- Definition: Create difficulties for someone or something, resulting in delay or obstruction.
- Example: The bad weather could hinder our travel plans.
Phrasal Verbs
Idioms
- A tough nut to crack
- Achilles' heel
- Against the grain
- All bark and no bite
- At the drop of a hat
- At the 11th hour
- Barking up the wrong tree
- Batten down the hatches
- Bite the hand that feeds you
- Break the ice
- Burn the candle at both ends
- Burn your bridges
- By the skin of your teeth
- Call a spade a spade
- Call it a day
- Cat's out of the bag
- Caught between a rock and a hard place
- Chew the fat
- Clam up
- Cold turkey
- Cook the books
- Crocodile tears
- Cry over spilt milk
- Curiosity killed the cat
- Cut the mustard
- Cut to the chase
- Dark horse
- Dead ringer
- Devil's advocate
- Devil's in the details
- Draw a blank
- Drop in the bucket
- Dutch courage
- Elephant in the room
- Faint of heart
- Flash in the pan
- Feather in your cap
- Flog a dead horse
- Fly by the seat of your pants
- Fly off the handle
- Fool's errand
- Full of beans
- Get a second wind
- Get down to brass tacks
- Get your feet wet
- Go against the grain
- Go down in flames
- Go out on a limb
- Have an axe to grind
- Head in the clouds
- Hit below the belt
- Hit the nail on the head
- Hold your horses
- In a pickle
- In hot water
- Jump the gun
- Keep it under wraps
- Kick the bucket
- Know the ropes
- Last straw
- Let sleeping dogs lie
- Loose cannon
- Make a mountain out of a molehill
- Method to the madness
- Off the beaten path
- On the fence
- Once in a blue moon
- Open a can of worms
- The ball is in your court
- Skeleton in the closet
- Make a decision
- Take a break
- Give advice
- Make a difference
- Take a risk
- Have a meeting
- Pay attention
- Save money
- Do homework
- Make a mistake
- Take a chance
- Give permission
- Make an effort
- Take notes
- Have a conversation
- Pay a visit
- Save time
- Do business
- Make a choice
- Take responsibility
- Strong coffee
- Heavy rain
- Deep sleep
- High hopes
- Fast food
- Bright idea
- Strong argument
- Light sleeper
- High speed
- Hard work
- Big decision
- Common mistake
- Close friend
- Deep trouble
- Quick decision
- Warm welcome
- High priority
- Major issue
- Strong feeling
- Serious problem
- Depend on
- Rely on
- Believe in
- Succeed in
- Participate in
- Result in
- Complain about
- Dream of
- Think about
- Apologize for
- Agree with
- Insist on
- Belong to
- Lead to
- Focus on
- Suffer from
- Laugh at
- Blame for
- Deal with
- Specialize in
- In charge of
- On behalf of
- In favor of
- In need of
- In response to
- In case of
- In terms of
- On top of
- In addition to
- In relation to
- In contrast to
- On account of
- In view of
- In memory of
- In front of
- In the middle of
- On the verge of
- In the process of
- On the basis of
- In light of
- Afraid of
- Capable of
- Full of
- Aware of
- Proud of
- Tired of
- Similar to
- Interested in
- Good at
- Bad at
- Opposed to
- Known for
- Responsible for
- Different from
- Famous for
- Accustomed to
- Worried about
- Satisfied with
- Ready for
- Involved in
- Make a complaint
- Make a suggestion
- Make progress
- Make money
- Make a plan
- Make an impression
- Make a promise
- Make a phone call
- Make an appointment
- Make a list
- Do the dishes
- Do the cleaning
- Do paperwork
- Do the laundry
- Do your best
- Do a check
- Do research
- Do exercise
- Do harm
- Do a job
- Take action
- Take a trip
- Take a shower
- Take a seat
- Take a photo
- Take advantage
- Take care
- Take turns
- Take control
- Take part
- Have a rest
- Have a drink
- Have a look
- Have a meal
- Have fun
- Have an idea
- Have patience
- Have a cold
- Have an impact
- Have a good time
- Get a job
- Get married
- Get ready
- Get permission
- Get lost
- Get the chance
- Get started
- Get better
- Get rid of
- Get in touch
- Give priority
- Give a speech
- Give feedback
- Give instructions
- Give consent
- Give an example
- Give information
- Give a reason
- Give a warning
- Give support
- Conduct a meeting
- Reach an agreement
- Make a profit
- Set a target
- Negotiate terms
- Build relationships
- Offer incentives
- Gain experience
- Monitor progress
- Raise funds
- Hold a conference
- Sign a contract
- Make an investment
- Take charge
- Break even
- Run a business
- Generate income
- Offer a service
- Manage a team
- Develop a strategy
- Catch a bus
- Come prepared
- Fall in love
- Get dressed
- Go for a run
- Have breakfast
- Make friends
- Save energy
- Take a nap
- Catch a cold
- Go shopping
- Book a ticket
- Keep in touch
- Lose weight
- Make the bed
- Pay a bill
- Run errands
- Have a chat
- Save for
- Take