5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Stubbornly [00:34]

2. Colander [02:59]

3. Tweaks [03:03]

4. Mesh [03:26]

5. Convinced [03:30]

1. Stubbornly

• Definition: In a manner that shows persistence and refusal to change one's attitude or opinion.

• Example sentences:

  • Despite all the evidence against him, he stubbornly refused to admit his mistake.

  • Mary's cat stubbornly refuses to eat anything other than its favorite brand of cat food.

  • John's stubbornly held beliefs caused tension in his relationships with others.

2. Colander

• Definition: A bowl-shaped kitchen utensil with perforated holes, used for draining liquid from food.

• Example sentences:

  • After cooking the pasta, I used a colander to drain the water.

  • The chef used a colander to rinse the vegetables before adding them to the salad.

  • She placed the washed berries in a colander to drain off the excess water.

3. Tweaks

• Definition: Small adjustments or fine-tuning made to improve something.

• Example sentences:

  • The designer made some tweaks to the logo to make it more visually appealing.

  • After receiving feedback, the author made a few tweaks to improve the flow of the story.

  • The mechanic made a few tweaks to the engine to optimize its performance.

4. Mesh

• Definition: A net-like structure of fibers or wires that allows the passage of air, liquid, or small particles.

• Example sentences:

  • The mosquito net is made of a fine mesh to prevent insects from entering.

  • The mesh on the windows allows fresh air to circulate while keeping out bugs.

  • The basketball net is made of a woven mesh to allow the ball to pass through.

5. Convinced

• Definition: Firmly believing or persuaded of something.

• Example sentences:

  • After seeing the evidence, she was convinced of his guilt.

  • The convincing arguments presented by the speaker left everyone in the room convinced.

  • The marketing campaign was so persuasive that it convinced many to buy the product.

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