5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Night terror [00:09]

2. Rolls around [01:37]

3. Mortifying [03:32]

4. Vanity [04:06]

5. Restoration [04:14]

1. Night terror

Definition: A sleep disorder that causes feelings of terror or dread during the night, often accompanied by intense fear and confusion.

Example Sentences:

• Ever since the incident, Sarah has been experiencing frequent night terrors that disrupt her sleep.

• The child woke up screaming, suffering from a night terror that left his parents worried.

• Night terrors can be particularly distressing, as they often involve frightening hallucinations.

2. Rolls around

Definition: To approach or arrive, especially when referring to a specific time or event.

Example Sentences:

• I can’t believe Christmas is already rolling around again.

• Summer vacation always rolls around faster than I expect.

• As the deadline rolls around, the pressure to finish my work increases.

3. Mortifying

Definition: Causing extreme embarrassment or humiliation.

Example Sentences:

• The speech I gave yesterday was mortifying; I made so many mistakes.

• It was mortifying to realize I had a coffee stain on my shirt all day.

• Her mother’s behavior at the party was completely mortifying.

4. Vanity

Definition: Excessive pride in one’s appearance, qualities, or achievements.

Example Sentences:

• His vanity made it hard for him to accept criticism.

• She spent hours in front of the mirror, absorbed in her vanity.

• Jake’s vanity often pushed him to impress others at any cost.

5. Restoration

Definition: The act of bringing something back to its former condition or state.

Example Sentences:

• The restoration of the old church included repairing the stained glass.

• The building’s restoration required skilled artisans.

• The restoration of the antique revealed details hidden for decades.