ELL HubQuick Thinks: Think Faster Talk Smarter
Quick Thinks: Think Faster Talk Smarter
Episode 330
Vocabulary
lob (verb)
- Definition:
- Definition: to throw something in a high, gentle curve
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “Feeling hurt and offended, he couldn't help but lob some bitter insults back at her.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “She lobbed the keys across the room, and I caught them easily.””
dispute (noun)
- Definition:
- Definition: a disagreement or argument between people or groups
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “Their dispute escalated, and despite the efforts of other family members to intervene, his sister stormed out.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “Their dispute grew worse after neither person apologized.””
snide (adjective)
- Definition:
- Definition: unkind and indirect, often making fun of someone
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “As my friend was slicing up his sister's favorite roast chicken dish, she made a snide remark about his parenting skills.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “I ignored his snide comments during the meeting.””
flare up (idiom)
- Definition:
- Definition: to suddenly become worse or more serious
- Example from the episode:
- “Example from the episode: “Take a listen to an excerpt from the updated audiobook on how to better manage emotional challenges that can flare up in our relationships.””
- Example sentence:
- “Example sentence: “Their argument flared up after one friend mentioned the forgotten promise.””