5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Hot takes [00:37]

2. Proprietary protocol [03:55]

3. Repeal [04:33]

4. Speculating [05:08]

5. Swath [06:26]

1. Hot takes

Definition: A strong or provocative opinion or commentary on a topic, often shared quickly or without much thought, especially on social media or in casual conversation.

Example Sentences:

1. Her hot take on the movie was that it was overrated and lacked substance, sparking a heated debate online.

2. Social media is full of hot takes from people reacting instantly to breaking news.

3. His hot take on the new law stirred up controversy in the office.

2. Proprietary protocol

Definition: A communication or technical standard developed and owned by a specific company or organization, limiting its use to those who have permission or a license.

Example Sentences:

1. The software relies on a proprietary protocol, making it incompatible with open-source systems.

2. Engineers have to reverse-engineer the proprietary protocol to ensure cross-platform functionality.

3. Switching to an open standard reduced the reliance on the proprietary protocol owned by the competitor.

3. Repeal

Definition: The action of revoking, canceling, or annulling a law, order, or regulation, typically by official or legal action.

Example Sentences:

1. The government announced plans to repeal the controversial tax law.

2. Activists worked relentlessly to push for the repeal of the outdated legislation.

3. Congress voted unanimously to repeal the regulation that was harming small businesses.

4. Speculating

Definition: Engaging in conjecture or forming theories or beliefs about something without firm evidence.

Example Sentences:

1. People were speculating about the reason for the sudden resignation of the CEO.

2. The news anchors spent hours speculating on the election results before they were announced.

3. Investors were speculating on the company’s stocks without solid financial data to back their decisions.

5. Swath

Definition: A broad strip or area of something.

Example Sentences:

1. The wildfire burned a large swath of forest, leaving the land scarred.

2. The researchers studied a swath of the ocean to track migrating whales.

3. His decision impacted a wide swath of industries, from technology to agriculture.