5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Compromises [00:14]

2. Across the board [00:33]

3. Fleck [01:46]

4. Diffuser [02:47]

5. Resistance [03:44]

1. Compromises

Definition: Agreements reached by two or more parties in which each side gives up some demands to reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Example Sentences:

• The two countries made compromises to end the trade dispute.

• We had to make some compromises to get everyone to agree to the project timeline.

• In a healthy relationship, both partners need to make compromises to resolve conflicts.

2. Across the board

Definition: Affecting everyone or everything in a particular group or situation.

Example Sentences:

• The company announced a pay raise across the board for all employees.

• The new law will have an impact on healthcare across the board.

• The sales figures showed a decline across the board for all products.

3. Fleck

Definition: A small patch or spot of color or substance that is different from the surrounding area.

Example Sentences:

• The artist added a fleck of gold paint to the canvas for contrast.

• There was a fleck of dirt on his shirt collar.

• The brownie recipe called for a fleck of sea salt on top for added flavor.

4. Diffuser

Definition: A device used to lower the intensity of light or sound by scattering it evenly over a larger area.

Example Sentences:

• The photographer added a diffuser to the camera flash to soften the light on the subject's face.

• The music studio has a diffuser on the ceiling to enhance the sound quality.

• The aroma diffuser spread the scent of lavender throughout the room.

5. Resistance

Definition: The act of opposing or withstanding something or someone.

Example Sentences:

• The company faced resistance from its employees when it tried to implement new policies.

• The plane had to overcome air resistance to gain altitude.

• The athlete's resistance to injury helped him recover quickly.