LEARN 105 ENGLISH VOCABULARY WORDS | DAY 14

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Rachel's English


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Happy Monday! It's day 14 of your 30 Day  Vocabulary Challenge, one video a day  
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every day for 30 days. You're learning 105 words  from the academic word list. Words you'll need to  
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know if you're preparing for the IELTS or TOEFL  exam but also if you read or watch the news in  
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English or have conversation in English. These  are intermediate words, very much so a part of  
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everyday conversation. We're going to study them  in real situations so your understanding will go  
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beyond simply memorizing a definition. So grab  your friends, and have them join you in this  
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challenge, let's do this! And as always, if you  like this video or you learned something new,  
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please like and subscribe with notifications.  I'd love to have you as my student!
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During these 30 days, we're learning 105  words together. I do have a download for you,  
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a list of all the words with  definitions and sample sentences,  
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as well as quizzes to make sure you're really  getting and remembering these words. You can  
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get that download by following this link  or the link in the video description.
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Our first word today has three pronunciations.  As an adjective, that has second syllable  
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stress with either the schwa or the AH as  in father vowel in the unstressed syllable,  
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so that can be COMPLEX, that's with the  schwa, or complex, that's with the AH vowel.
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Either of these pronunciations can be used. As  a noun, it has first syllable stress. Complex.  
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As an adjective, it means having parts that  connect or go together in complicated ways,  
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also, not easy to understand or explain. The  situation is more complex than you realize.  
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As a noun, it means a group of buildings  that are located near each other. The sports  
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complex has eight soccer fields. Let's  look again up close and in slow motion.
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And now we'll go to Youglish to see  five examples of this word in context.
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The Széchenyi Baths complex is one of  the largest spa bath centers in Europe.
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A baths complex. It has three  outdoor pools and 15 indoor pools.  
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Definitely a complex, a group  of buildings, facilities.
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The Széchenyi Baths complex is one of  the largest spa bath centers in Europe.
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Here's another example.
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It wasn't being used to like  build really complex apps.
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Complex apps. Difficult to create,  difficult to design, difficult to use.
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It wasn't being used to like  build really complex apps.
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Let's see another example.
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When someone is sharing a  complex personal struggle,  
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we might feel the need to give a solution.
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A complex personal struggle. There are lots  of layers to a complex struggle. Feelings,  
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relationships, decisions, it's tough to deal with.
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When someone is sharing a  complex personal struggle,  
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we might feel the need to give a solution.
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Let's look at another example.
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They're both simple and complex at the same time.
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Simple and complex. Like for example,  
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stargazing it's simple and fun, even my  four-year-old can look up to the night sky,  
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see a shooting star and get really excited  about it. But it's also complex enough that  
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a scientist could spend a lifetime studying  it, and still not know everything about it.
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They're both simple and complex at the same time.
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Our last example.
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It's got a beautiful colorful castle complex.
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A castle complex. One or two main buildings,  plus multiple other buildings around it.
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It's got a beautiful, colorful castle complex.
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Our next word is ELEMENT.  
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Element. A three syllable word with first syllable  stress. It's a noun, it means a chemical substance  
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made up of atoms of one kind, or a particular  or basic part of something. There's always  
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an element of risk in starting a new business.  Let's see this word up close and in slow motion.
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And now we'll go to Youglish to see  five examples of this word in context.
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The third element of running a high  impact meeting is the ability to pivot.
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The third element, so there's a first  element, a second, and now a third.
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An element is like a part or a section, and  here, pivot means you can change topics easily.
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The third element of running a high  impact meeting is the ability to pivot.
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Here's another example.
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Like the plane had had that sort  of element of magic because it's,  
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it felt like you're, you're actually flying.
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That element of magic. A  feeling or a sense of magic.  
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He's referencing an airplane that  wasn't flying but something about it,  
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some part of the experience made you  feel like you really were flying.
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Like the plane had had that sort  of element of magic because it's,  
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it felt like you're, you're actually flying.
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Let's see another example.
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There’d be an element of fasting. There'd be  an element of physical discomfort or pain.
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An element of fasting. One  part of fasting or not eating.
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There’d be an element of fasting. There'd be  an element of physical discomfort or pain.
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Let's look at another example.
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And that kind of element makes us come back  for each game because we have that familiarity.
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He's explaining how video games are designed  to keep bringing players back again and again.
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Familiar elements, parts that you already know  and understand help make you want to play again.
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And that kind of element makes us come back  for each game because we have that familiarity.
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Our last example.
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So here's the periodic table of elements  you're used to seeing that you learned in  
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your chemistry class.
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Have you ever studied Chemistry? Then  you're definitely familiar with this table.  
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There are 118 known elements,  each organized by atomic number.
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So here's the periodic table of elements  you're used to seeing that you learned in  
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your chemistry class.
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Our next word is FEATURE. Feature. A  two-syllable word with first syllable stress.  
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It's a noun, and it means an  interesting or important part,  
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quality, or ability. The camera has  several features that make it easy to use.  
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It can also mean a part of the face such as the  eyes, nose, or mouth, or a full-length movie.  
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As a verb, it means to show or highlight in a  special way. I'd like to feature your progress  
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as a student in one of my videos. Let's  take a look up close and in slow motion.
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And now we'll go to Youglish to see  five examples of this word in context.
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I don't have that feature on my phone obviously.
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That feature on my phone. That ability  or option. Here, feature is a noun.  
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I remember my first cell phone, it didn't have a  camera. That feature wasn't an option back then.
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I don't have that feature on my phone obviously.
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Here's another example.
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Do you have a dream episode  or dream guest you'd like to  
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feature on the show but haven't been able to yet?
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She uses feature as a verb. A dream  
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guest you'd like to feature, someone you'd  like to interview or talk to or showcase.
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Do you have a dream episode  or dream guest you'd like to  
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feature on the show but haven't been able to yet?
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Let's see another example.
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And that is a defining  feature of, of this art form.
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A defining feature. Something about  this style of art that is special.  
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A defining feature helps people recognize it.
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And that is a defining  feature of, of this art form.
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Let's look at another example.
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Fashion people will love it, they're going to  want to feature you because it's not competition.
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Feature you. It means share  your work, tell your story,  
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show your designs, make it known to more people.
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Fashion people will love it. They're going to  want to feature you because it's not competition.
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Our last example.
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That's a very interesting  geological feature on Mars.
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A geological feature. An interesting or  important part, something like a mountain,  
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a crater, or a valley. That's a very  interesting geological feature on Mars.
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Our last word today is DESIGN.  
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A two-syllable word with second syllable  stress. It's a verb, and it means to plan and  
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make decisions about how something will be made.  She designs clothes. As a noun, it means the way  
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something has been made. I love the design of the  website. Let's look up close and in slow motion.
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And now we'll go to Youglish to see  five examples of this word in context.
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Could we design a checklist for surgery?
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Design a checklist. Here design is a verb.  He means to make a list of things to do  
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to get ready for surgery, a plan.
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Could we design a checklist for surgery?
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Here's another example.
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I'm talking about the design  of digital experiences.
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The design, the plan, the dream,  
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the creation, the process of figuring  out how to make the idea a reality.
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I'm talking about the design  of digital experiences.
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Let's see another example.
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Design your own plan and create  the life that you want to live.
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Design your own plan. Get ready for and  plan your future. Prepare for what you want.
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Design your own plan and create  the life that you want to live.
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Let's look at another example.
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But from a design and development  perspective, it's kind of outdated.
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An outdated design. It looks old or it  doesn't work with current technology.
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But from a design and development  perspective, it's kind of outdated.
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Our last example.
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One of the most common design mistakes  I see is the rug being too small.
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She's talking about interior design choices to  avoid. Design is a noun being used as an adjective  
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here. Design mistakes. A common mistake to make  when planning the furniture and layout of a room.
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One of the most common design mistakes  I see is the rug being too small.
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Seeing their real-life examples can really help  you understand how to use these words, can't it?  
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I have a challenge for you now. Make  up a sentence with one of these words,  
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make a video of yourself saying it,
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and post it to social media, tag me, and use  the hashtag #rachelsenglish30daychallenge
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Don't be shy, you can do this. Our next video  comes out tomorrow at 10AM Philadelphia time, come  
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back to learn four more vocabulary words. In the  meantime, keep your studies going with this video,  
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and check out my online courses  at Rachel's English Academy,
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You'll become a more confident English speaker.  And please do remember to subscribe. I love  
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being your teacher. That's it and  thanks so much for using Rachel's English.
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