5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Built-in [02:56]

2. Breakers [03:16]

3. Inverters [03:17]

4. Finessing [05:28]

5. Produce [06:43]

1. Built-in

Definition: Integrated; constructed as part of a larger unit rather than being detachable.

Example Sentences:

• The new apartment came with built-in shelves, which saved us a lot of space.

• She preferred a kitchen with built-in appliances for a sleeker look.

• The built-in camera on my phone stopped working after the last update.

2. Breakers

Definition: Devices that interrupt the flow of electrical current automatically or manually for safety reasons; also can refer to large sea waves.

Example Sentences:

• The electrician checked the breakers to see why the power was out.

• Watching the breakers crash against the shore was mesmerizing at the beach house.

• He flipped the breakers back on after the safety inspection was complete.

3. Inverters

Definition: Devices that convert direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC).

Example Sentences:

• To go camping, we bought an inverter to power our electronic devices from the car battery.

• Solar panels require inverters to convert the generated DC power into usable AC power for homes.

• The efficiency of the solar system depends significantly on the performance of its inverters.

4. Finessing

Definition: Handling something in a subtle and delicate manner; often implies skillfully navigating a tricky situation.

Example Sentences:

• She was finessing her way through the negotiation, ensuring both parties felt heard.

• Finessing the delicate pastry dough required a gentle and skilled touch.

• He managed to finesse a solution to the conflict that satisfied everyone involved.

5. Produce

Definition: To create, manufacture, or bring forth goods or results.

Example Sentences:

• The factory produces over a thousand cars each month.

• The garden was designed to produce a variety of fruits and vegetables year-round.

• The team was under pressure to produce results by the end of the quarter.