5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Grunting [00:03]

2. Lugging around [00:27]

3. Cooped up [00:38]

4. Spare [01:20]

5. Baklava [01:23]

1. Grunting

Definition: The act of making a low, guttural vocalization typically signaling effort, discomfort, or displeasure.

Example Sentences:

1. The weightlifter was grunting as he attempted to lift the heavy barbell.

2. You could hear the grunting of the boar from across the forest.

3. She heard the grunting of tired workers lifting the sacks in the warehouse.

2. Lugging around

Definition: Carrying or dragging a heavy or bulky item with effort.

Example Sentences:

1. He was lugging around his old guitar case from gig to gig.

2. She spent the whole day lugging around shopping bags from store to store.

3. The tourists were lugging around their suitcases through the crowded train station.

3. Cooped up

Definition: Being confined in a small space or area for a period, making one feel restricted or uncomfortable.

Example Sentences:

1. After being cooped up in the office all week, she was eager to spend the weekend outdoors.

2. The children felt restless after being cooped up due to the rain.

3. Being cooped up at home with a cold made him moody.

4. Spare

Definition: Additional to what is required for ordinary use; extra.

Example Sentences:

1. It’s always good to have a spare key for your house.

2. I always keep a spare tire in the trunk of my car for emergencies.

3. Could you lend me a spare charger? Mine just broke.

5. Baklava

Definition: A rich, sweet pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened with syrup or honey.

Example Sentences:

1. We enjoyed a delicious piece of baklava with our coffee at the Mediterranean café.

2. Making baklava at home can be a time-consuming process, but it's so rewarding.

3. The baklava was so sweet and flaky, it melted in my mouth.