English Vocabulary Enhancement Lecture Notes

Introduction

• English with Lucy lesson focused on testing vocabulary.
• Vocabulary range rating from 1 to 10.
• Goal: Learn 15 beautiful words ranging from common to advanced.

Free Resources

• Free PDF available for download:
  • Contains 15 words + 15 bonus words.
  • Includes interactive vocabulary exercises.
  • Tips for memorizing new words.
• How to download:
  • Click the link in the description or scan the QR code.
  • Provide your name and email.

Vocabulary Words

Common Words

1. Reckon

   • Informal verb meaning "think" or "believe".
   • Example: "I reckon it's going to rain soon."

2. Core

   • Noun: central or middle part; e.g. apple core, Earth core.
   • Adjective: significant part, e.g. core memory, core beliefs.
   • Example: "My dad reading me a story before bed is one of my core childhood memories."

3. Deliberate

   • Adjective: intentional; opposite is unintentional.
   • Can also be a verb meaning to think carefully about something.
   • Example: "The teacher made a deliberate mistake to check if the students were still paying attention."

4. Elsewhere

   • Meaning: to go somewhere else.
   • Example: "The restaurant is fully booked; we'll have to go elsewhere."

5. Grab

   • To take hold quickly; can also mean to get something casually.
   • Example: "Let's grab a coffee before the meeting."

6. Urge

   • To strongly recommend; connections to "urgent".
   • Example: "The government urged the public to remain calm."

7. Gig

   • Informal term for a concert or a job (in slang).
   • Example: "I've bought tickets for the Coldplay gig."

Advanced Words

8. Cling

   • To hold tightly; can describe someone overly dependent.
   • Example: "He always clings to his girlfriend's arm during horror films."

9. Gabble

   • To speak quickly and unclearly.
   • Example: "He started to gabble in the interview."

10. Gaslight

• To manipulate someone's memory or perception of reality.
• Example: "He gaslighted me into thinking it was my fault."

11. Ghost

• Noun: a spirit; Verb: to suddenly cut off all communication.
• Example: "She ghosted me after chatting online for a year."

12. Finicky

• Disapproving term for someone overly concerned with details.
• Example: "I'm a bit finicky about coffee."

13. Situationship

• A romantic relationship that is not officially defined.
• Example: "I want to move from being in a situationship to a real relationship."

14. Ableism

• Discrimination against disabled people.
• Example: "Sally faces ableism as a wheelchair user."

15. Nomophobia

• Fear of not having your mobile phone.
• Example: "She has severe nomophobia and can't go anywhere without her phone."

Conclusion

• Encouragement to engage with your vocabulary.
• Reminder to download the PDF and check out the interactive exercises.
• Promotion of the C1 program for advanced grammar, pronunciation, and developing conversation skills.
• Links for resources available in the description.

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Key Points to Remember

• Download the PDF for exercises and additional vocabulary.

• Use words in different contexts to strengthen understanding.

• Explore synonyms and antonyms to expand vocabulary further.

• Familiarity with words often deepens understanding in speaking and writing.