Common English Words Used in Daily Life || Words & Vocabulary

Summary

The video teaches 15 English words used to describe actions, emotions, and physical reactions. Each word is introduced with a definition and an everyday example.

Vocabulary

• Squint — Partly close your eyes to see something more clearly. Example: He squinted to read text on his phone.

• Nudge — Gently push someone, often with your elbow, to get their attention. Example: She nudged her friend when the teacher arrived.

• Palpitate — For the heart to beat rapidly, strongly, or irregularly, often because of nervousness, fear, excitement, or exertion. Example: His heart was palpitating after he ran up the stairs.

• Poke — Touch or push someone or something lightly, usually with a finger or pointed object. Example: He poked her gently to wake her.

• Seethe — Feel intense anger while not necessarily showing it openly. Example: She was seething about the unfair decision but stayed calm.

• Filch — Steal something, usually a small item, sneakily. Example: Someone filched a notebook from the classroom.

• Twitch — Make a small, sudden, quick movement, often involuntarily. Example: His eye kept twitching.

• Snigger — Laugh quietly in a mocking or disrespectful way. Example: The students were sniggering at the back of the room.

• Squander — Waste money, time, or an opportunity carelessly. Example: He squandered his savings on gambling.

• Brood — Think deeply and often sadly or anxiously about something. Example: Don’t brood over things you cannot change.

• Amble — Walk slowly and casually, without hurrying. Example: They ambled along the beach at sunset.

• Renege — Fail to keep a promise or fulfill an agreement. Example: He promised to help but reneged at the last minute.

• Drool — Let saliva flow from the mouth. Example: The baby was drooling while asleep.

• Stutter — Speak with repeated sounds or pauses, possibly because of nervousness or a speech difficulty. Example: She began stuttering when she spoke in front of people.

• Frown — Draw the eyebrows together to show worry, sadness, or anger. Example: The teacher frowned at the noisy students.

Speakers or Sources Featured

• Instructional narrator: Presents the vocabulary definitions and example sentences; no individual speaker is identified.
• English Practice Time: The channel named in the video metadata. The examples in the subtitles are illustrative rather than additional identified sources.