5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

1. Eccentric [00:26]

2. Hell-bent [01:06]

3. Outskirts [01:56]

4. Boarded up [02:00]

5. Transplants [02:22]

1. Eccentric

Definition: Unconventional, unusual, or odd behavior, appearance, or habits, often considered quirky or different from the norm.

Example Sentences:

1. The elderly artist was known for her eccentric fashion sense, often pairing bright colors and mismatched patterns.

2. His eccentric inventions, like the bicycle-powered blender, amazed and confused his neighbors.

3. People admired her eccentric personality for bringing an element of surprise to every conversation.

2. Hell-bent

Definition: Determined to achieve something at all costs, often with a reckless or intense focus.

Example Sentences:

1. She was hell-bent on winning the race, even if it meant pushing herself past her limits.

2. Despite his injury, he seemed hell-bent on finishing the hike before sundown.

3. The rebels were hell-bent on bringing change to the oppressive system, no matter the consequences.

3. Outskirts

Definition: The outer edges or border areas of a city, town, or district, often less developed or populated.

Example Sentences:

1. They decided to build their new home on the outskirts of the city for more peace and privacy.

2. Crime rates are lower in the outskirts compared to the bustling city center.

3. The shopping complex on the outskirts attracted residents from nearby towns.

4. Boarded up

Definition: Covered with wooden boards to block entrances, windows, or openings, often to protect or indicate abandonment.

Example Sentences:

1. Many buildings in the hurricane-prone area were boarded up in preparation for the storm.

2. The old factory stood boarded up for decades and became a hotspot for urban explorers.

3. The shopkeeper boarded up the windows after closing the store permanently.

5. Transplants

Definition: It refers to people who move from one place to another to live there permanently or temporarily.

Example Sentences:

1. The small town has seen an influx of urban transplants looking for a slower pace of life.

2. After the surgery, the doctors ensured the organ transplant was successful.

3. Karen managed to save her dying roses by carefully transplanting them to a sunnier part of her garden.