5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Disingenuous [04:47]

2. Interjects [06:21]

3. Unhinged [09:51]

4. Arcane [12:28]

5. Nifty [13:36]

1. Disingenuous

Definition: Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does.

Example Sentences:

• Her excuse for being late was rather disingenuous, as she had been seen at the coffee shop at the time she was supposed to arrive.

• He gave a disingenuous apology that lacked any real remorse for what he had done.

• It was disingenuous of her to claim ignorance about the broken vase when she had already discussed it with others.

2. Interjects

Definition: To say something abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption.

Example Sentences:

• She interjected with a funny comment that lightened the mood of the meeting.

• During the heated discussion, he interjected a few facts that changed everyone’s perspective.

• Every few minutes, she would interject a question to clarify what was being discussed.

3. Unhinged

Definition: Mentally unbalanced; deranged.

Example Sentences:

• The constant pressure drove him to a state that seemed almost unhinged.

• Her normally calm demeanor had become unhinged during the argument.

• The unsettling news left him feeling unhinged and confused.

4. Arcane

Definition: Understood by few; mysterious or secret.

Example Sentences:

• She specialized in arcane legal documents that few others could interpret.

• The ritual was filled with arcane symbols that puzzled the uninitiated.

• His knowledge of the arcane language lent a mystique to his character.

5. Nifty

Definition: Particularly good, skillful, or effective; fashionable, stylish.

Example Sentences:

• He thought of a nifty solution to the programming error.

• She wore a nifty little hat that complemented her outfit perfectly.

• I found a nifty tool that helps you manage your schedule more effectively.