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Today’s video will teach you five real English words used by native speakers.

5 Vocabulary Words + Timestamps

  1. Reminisce [00:13]

  2. Trajectory [00:33]

  3. Stacking [1:15]

  4. Lift weights [1:51]

  5. Role model [3:00]

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Definitions & Example Sentences

1. Reminisce

Definition: To remember and talk about past experiences, usually in a happy or thoughtful way.

Example Sentences:

  1. We love to reminisce about our childhood summers.

  2. During the party, everyone reminisced about old school days.

  3. Every time she looks at old photos, she reminisces about her dad.

2. Trajectory

Definition: The path or direction that something moves along or develops over time.

Example Sentences:

  1. The baseball followed a perfect trajectory into the outfield.

  2. His career’s trajectory has been upward since he started his first job.

  3. They adjusted their strategy to change the trajectory of the project.

3. Stacking

Definition: Adding or piling up multiple ideas, suggestions, or plans, usually to organize or improve them.

Example Sentences:

  1. During the brainstorming session, we were stacking ideas to plan our new campaign.

  2. He kept stacking ideas in his notebook for his next YouTube video.

  3. The team is stacking ideas before finalizing the project proposal.

4. Lift weights

Definition: To exercise by lifting heavy objects (like dumbbells or barbells) to build strength and muscles.

Example Sentences:

  1. I try to lift weights at the gym three times a week to stay healthy.

  2. She started lifting weights to get stronger and improve her fitness.

  3. He enjoys lifting weights because it makes him feel energized and confident.

5. Role model

Definition: A person you admire and try to emulate because of their behavior, achievements, or qualities.

Example Sentences:

  1. My dad has always been my role model because he works hard and stays honest.

  2. Famous athletes often become role models for young fans.

  3. She wants to be a role model for her younger classmates by being kind and responsible.

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