5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Strategic [02:03]

2. Barren [02:07]

3. Utilitarian [02:15]

4. Emotional baggage [02:52]

5. Pothole [03:21]

1. Strategic

• Definition: Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

• Example sentences:

  • The company's strategic planning involved a comprehensive analysis of the market trends over the next decade.

  • To gain a competitive edge, the military general outlined a strategic maneuver that would surprise the enemy.

  • It's important to position your product strategically in the market to attract the right customer demographic.

2. Barren

• Definition: Too poor to produce much or any vegetation.

• Example sentences:

  • The explorers found themselves in a barren desert with no signs of life for miles.

  • After years of farming the same land, the soil became barren and no longer fertile.

  • The tree stood barren in the winter, its branches stripped of all leaves.

3. Utilitarian

• Definition: Designed to be useful or practical rather than attractive.

• Example sentences:

  • The furniture in the office was utilitarian, with a focus on efficiency and durability.

  • The utilitarian approach to clothing favors function over fashion, often leading to simple and practical designs.

  • His utilitarian mindset led him to prioritize community service over personal pleasure.

4. Emotional baggage

• Definition: Unresolved emotional issues or traumas from the past that an individual carries around, which may affect their current behavior and relationships.

• Example sentences:

  • She found it hard to trust new people because of the emotional baggage from her previous relationship.

  • He attended therapy sessions to work through his emotional baggage and improve his mental health.

  • Emotional baggage can make it challenging to move forward and embrace new opportunities with an open heart.

5. Pothole

• Definition: A depression or hollow in a road surface caused by wear or subsidence.

• Example sentences:

  • The city's streets were riddled with potholes after a harsh winter of freezing temperatures and snow.

  • Swerving to avoid a large pothole, the driver accidentally hit the curb.

  • The department of transportation started a campaign to fill in potholes and make the roads safer for commuters.