5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Intricate [01:09]

2. Roll off [01:44]

3. Riffing [02:06]

4. Biological [04:41]

5. Degrading [05:49]

1. Intricate

Definition: Very complicated or detailed.

• Example Sentences:

  1. The puzzle was intricate, consisting of thousands of tiny, interlocking pieces.

  2. She admired the intricate embroidery on the vintage dress.

  3. The machine's design was so intricate that it took hours to figure out how it operated.

2. Roll off

Definition: To start moving or to move off of something smoothly or effortlessly.

• Example Sentences:

  1. Tears began to roll off her cheeks as she watched the heartwarming scene.

  2. The ball rolled off the table and disappeared under the couch.

  3. As soon as the meeting ended, they let the tough questions just roll off their backs.

3. Riffing

Definition: To perform a monologue or spoken improvisation on a particular subject, often in an imaginative and energetic way.

• Example Sentences:

  1. He was riffing about his childhood adventures, and everyone in the room was laughing.

  2. The musician started riffing on her guitar, creating an electrifying solo.

  3. During the brainstorming session, he began riffing on potential solutions to the problem.

4. Biological

Definition: Related to the science of life and living organisms.

• Example Sentences:

  1. The biological study of plants has led to many important discoveries in botany.

  2. There are various biological factors that contribute to human aging.

  3. Her interest in biological processes steered her towards a career in medicine.

5. Degrading

Definition: Causing a loss of self-respect; humiliating.

• Example Sentences:

  1. The degrading remarks made by his supervisor affected his mental health.

  2. She felt the task was degrading and beneath her qualifications.

  3. It's important to avoid degrading language when giving feedback.