Lecture Vocabulary: Pelvis & Easy MaryEnglish Notes
Linguistic and Behavioral Concepts
Slouching (): A bad habit characterized by curving your back while sitting or standing.
To convince (): To persuade someone or make them do something through words (Russian: угавариватстудентский глагол "уговорить").
To stumble upon something/someone (): To see or meet something or someone unexpectedly (Russian: наткнуться).
To squirrel something away (): To hide or save something for future use (Russian: прятать/откладывать что-то на потом).
To cut something out (): To remove something from one's life or habits.
To strike up (): To start or initiate a specific process.
To kick something off (): To start or begin something.
To give something up (): To quit or stop doing something permanently.
By force of habit (): Acting in a certain way due to a long-standing routine.
Hardly ever (): Almost never.
Manage to do something (): To successfully complete a task, often with difficulty; to finally do something.
To endeavour (): To make an effort or attempt (Marked with ).
To spectate (): To watch or observe (Marked with ).
To incorporate (): To include or integrate (Part of Part 4 of 5).
To deter (): To hold back or discourage through fear or doubt.
To envisage (): To imagine or visualize (Marked with ).
To psych (): To prepare oneself psychologically or mentally.
To engage (): To involve oneself or become occupied with something (Marked with ).
To steer clear (): To stay away from or avoid (Marked with ).
To tame (): To domesticate, subdue, or cultivate (Marked with ).
To cope with something (): To successfully deal with or handle a situation.
To hijack (): To take over or seize control (e.g., of a vehicle or a process).
Point out (): To indicate or draw attention to something (Marked with ).
To rely (): To depend on.
To iron out (): To smooth over or resolve difficulties.
To stop by (): To pay a short visit.
To stall (context: "you stalling") (): To delay or slow down progress.
To encounter (): To come across or face.
Emotions and Mental States
To feel blue (): An idiomatic expression meaning to feel sad.
Overwhelming (): A state where emotions or situations are too intense and difficult to process or face at once.
To bottle up (emotions) ( and ): To suppress or hold back emotions internally (Russian: сдеривать, подавлять).
Knock out (): To be thrown off course or emotionally unsettled.
Sympathy (Sympathetic) (): Feeling compassion or pity for another's misfortune.
Compassion (Compassionate) (): Deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.
Hangry (): A portmanteau for being angry because of hunger.
Rushed (): Feeling the pressure of being in a hurry.
At ease (): A state of being relaxed.
To suppress/repress (): To forcibly hold down or push back (used for emotions).
Mindfulness (): The practice of being aware and present (Marked with ).
Feel a range (): To experience a spectrum or variety of emotions.
Pent-up (): Specifically describes suppressed or held-back emotions.
Humour (): The quality of being amusing (Marked with ).
To vent (): To release or give vent to strong emotions.
Crave (): To desire something intensely.
Resent (): To feel bitterness or indignation at something.
Bliss (): Perfect happiness or great joy (Marked with ).
Remorse (): Deep regret for a past wrong.
Repentance (): Sincere regret or the act of repenting.
Timidity (): Fearfulness or a lack of self-confidence (Marked with ).
Character Traits and Ethics
Consistent (): Characterized by constant and stable behavior or performance.
Trustworthy (): Deserving of trust and reliable.
Sincere (): Genuine and honest.
Sincerity (): The state or quality of being honest and genuine.
Virtue (): A quality objectively considered to be morally good or desirable (Marked with ).
Forward-looking (): Being visionary or planning for the future; farsighted.
Wise (): Having experience and good judgment (Marked with ).
Sophisticated (): Refined, elegant, or complex (Marked with ).
Reckless (): Acting without caution or regard for consequences (Marked with ).
Wary (): Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems (Marked with ).
Devotion (): Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a cause or person.
Radiant (): Shining or glowing brightly; emanating joy (Marked with ).
Physical States, Anatomy, and Health
Pelvis (): The large bony structure near the base of the spine (Russian: таз).
Groggy (): Feeling dazed, weak, or unsteady from sleep or exhaustion.
Fatigued (): Extremely tired (Marked with ).
Depleted (): Being emptied or exhausted of resources/energy (Marked with ).
Drain (): To empty or exhaust something completely.
Nausea (): The feeling of sickness with an impulse to vomit.
Sluggish (): Moving or acting more slowly than normal; lacking energy (Marked with ).
Vomiting (): The act of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth (Marked with ).
Stiff (): Rigid; not easily bent or moved.
Sanity (): The state of being mentally healthy or rational (Marked with ).
Domestic Life, Food, and Environment
Pricy (): An informal term for expensive.
Carry-on luggage (): Baggage that passengers are allowed to keep with them on a plane.
Pastry (): Food made of flour, fat, and water; baked goods.
Convenience (): The state of being able to do something with little effort (Marked with ).
Zucchini (): A summer squash (Russian: кабачок; Marked with ).
Rustle (): A soft, muffled crackling sound.
Duvet (): A warm bed cover filled with feathers or soft fiber.
Fuzz (): A mass of fine, light fibers or hairs (Marked with ).
Thumbnail (): A very small image used as a preview (Marked with ).
Abstract Concepts and Social Terms
Rainy day (): A metaphor for a future time of financial need (Russian: чёрный день).
Second wind (): A sudden burst of renewed energy after feeling tired.
Interest rate (): The percentage charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of money.
Recognition (): Acknowledgement or appreciation of merit (Marked with ).
Upbringing (): The way in which a person is treated and educated while growing up.
Condition (): A state of being or a prerequisite (Marked with ).
Precious (): Of great value or importance (Marked with ).
Precise (): Marked by exactness (Marked with ).
Hence (): Consequently; for this reason.
Mystery (): Something that is impossible to explain or understand.
Reins (): Straps used to control a horse, often used metaphorically for control.
Innately (): Naturally; as an inborn quality.
Toddlers (): Children between the ages of years.
Fellow peers (): People who are of the same age or social status.
Tantrum-filled (): Characterized by frequent emotional outbursts (Marked with ).
Intricacies (): Complicated or detailed parts of something.
Spiritual (): Relating to the soul or spirit (Marked with ).
Toil (): Exhausting, physical labor or hard work.
Outweigh (): To be more significant or important than something else.
Comprehensive ( and ): Inclusive of all elements; all-embracing (Marked with ).
Ties (): Connections or bonds.
Crucial (): Extremely important or significant (Marked with ).
Fallout (): The side effects or consequences of an action (Marked with ).
Society (): A structured community of people (Marked with ).
Probability (): The likelihood of something occurring (Marked with ).
Distinction (): A difference or contrast between similar things.
Solstice (): Two times a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point (summer and winter).
Influx (): The arrival of a large number of people or things.
Doom (): Death, destruction, or a very bad fate that cannot be avoided (Marked with ).
Efficient (): Achieving maximum productivity with minimum effort.
Worthwhile (): Deserving of the time or effort spent (Marked with ).
Rumors (): Unverified stories or reports circulating in a community.
Professional and Specialized Terminology
Technique (): A skillful or efficient way of doing or achieving something.
Prosecution (): The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone.
Accusations (): Charges or claims that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
Intimidation (): The action of frightening someone into doing something (Marked with ).
Remedy (): A medicine or treatment for a disease or any solution to a problem.
Pungency (): The quality of having a sharp or strong taste or smell (Marked with ).
Conciliation (): The action of stopping someone from being angry; mediation.
Molester (): A person who subjects someone to unwanted sexual behavior.
Counselor (): A professional trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems.
General Information
Source Material: All terms are compiled from "Easy MaryEnglish," marked as "All Words" Parts 2 through 5.
Note on Notation: Words marked with or identify vocabulary that was added independently by the student learner for further emphasis or study.
Contextual Phrases:
As soon as ()
Get to know ()
Though ()
Among all ( and marked with )
Occur ()
Worsen ()
Period ()
Soccer ()
Soaring ()
Glaring ()
Bother ()