Lecture Vocabulary: Pelvis & Easy MaryEnglish Notes

Linguistic and Behavioral Concepts

  • Slouching (/s71984/s_71984): A bad habit characterized by curving your back while sitting or standing.

  • To convince (/s71985/s_71985): To persuade someone or make them do something through words (Russian: угавариватстудентский глагол "уговорить").

  • To stumble upon something/someone (/s71986/s_71986): To see or meet something or someone unexpectedly (Russian: наткнуться).

  • To squirrel something away (/s73019/s_73019): To hide or save something for future use (Russian: прятать/откладывать что-то на потом).

  • To cut something out (/s73021/s_73021): To remove something from one's life or habits.

  • To strike up (/s73024/s_73024): To start or initiate a specific process.

  • To kick something off (/s74078/s_74078): To start or begin something.

  • To give something up (/s74079/s_74079): To quit or stop doing something permanently.

  • By force of habit (/s74080/s_74080): Acting in a certain way due to a long-standing routine.

  • Hardly ever (/s74825/s_74825): Almost never.

  • Manage to do something (/s77312/s_77312): To successfully complete a task, often with difficulty; to finally do something.

  • To endeavour (/s79874/s_79874): To make an effort or attempt (Marked with ++).

  • To spectate (/s80095/s_80095): To watch or observe (Marked with ++).

  • To incorporate (/s86305/s_86305): To include or integrate (Part of Part 4 of 5).

  • To deter (/s86308/s_86308): To hold back or discourage through fear or doubt.

  • To envisage (/s86296/s_86296): To imagine or visualize (Marked with ++).

  • To psych (/s86299/s_86299): To prepare oneself psychologically or mentally.

  • To engage (/s86286/s_86286): To involve oneself or become occupied with something (Marked with ++).

  • To steer clear (/s86289/s_86289): To stay away from or avoid (Marked with ++).

  • To tame (/s81864/s_81864): To domesticate, subdue, or cultivate (Marked with ++).

  • To cope with something (/s86559/s_86559): To successfully deal with or handle a situation.

  • To hijack (/s86561/s_86561): To take over or seize control (e.g., of a vehicle or a process).

  • Point out (/s88305/s_88305): To indicate or draw attention to something (Marked with ++).

  • To rely (/s88308/s_88308): To depend on.

  • To iron out (/s89184/s_89184): To smooth over or resolve difficulties.

  • To stop by (/s90295/s_90295): To pay a short visit.

  • To stall (context: "you stalling") (/s90308/s_90308): To delay or slow down progress.

  • To encounter (/s90309/s_90309): To come across or face.

Emotions and Mental States

  • To feel blue (/s73027/s_73027): An idiomatic expression meaning to feel sad.

  • Overwhelming (/s74820/s_74820): A state where emotions or situations are too intense and difficult to process or face at once.

  • To bottle up (emotions) (/s74821/s_74821 and /s80450/s_80450): To suppress or hold back emotions internally (Russian: сдеривать, подавлять).

  • Knock out (/s76221/s_76221): To be thrown off course or emotionally unsettled.

  • Sympathy (Sympathetic) (/s80251/s_80251): Feeling compassion or pity for another's misfortune.

  • Compassion (Compassionate) (/s80252/s_80252): Deep awareness of and sympathy for another's suffering.

  • Hangry (/s80253/s_80253): A portmanteau for being angry because of hunger.

  • Rushed (/s80254/s_80254): Feeling the pressure of being in a hurry.

  • At ease (/s80255/s_80255): A state of being relaxed.

  • To suppress/repress (/s80449/s_80449): To forcibly hold down or push back (used for emotions).

  • Mindfulness (/s86294/s_86294): The practice of being aware and present (Marked with ++).

  • Feel a range (/s86301/s_86301): To experience a spectrum or variety of emotions.

  • Pent-up (/s86290/s_86290): Specifically describes suppressed or held-back emotions.

  • Humour (/s81861/s_81861): The quality of being amusing (Marked with ++).

  • To vent (/s86560/s_86560): To release or give vent to strong emotions.

  • Crave (/s88302/s_88302): To desire something intensely.

  • Resent (/s89038/s_89038): To feel bitterness or indignation at something.

  • Bliss (/s89185/s_89185): Perfect happiness or great joy (Marked with ++).

  • Remorse (/s90311/s_90311): Deep regret for a past wrong.

  • Repentance (/s90312/s_90312): Sincere regret or the act of repenting.

  • Timidity (/s90643/s_90643): Fearfulness or a lack of self-confidence (Marked with ++).

Character Traits and Ethics

  • Consistent (/s74822/s_74822): Characterized by constant and stable behavior or performance.

  • Trustworthy (/s77315/s_77315): Deserving of trust and reliable.

  • Sincere (/s80451/s_80451): Genuine and honest.

  • Sincerity (/s80452/s_80452): The state or quality of being honest and genuine.

  • Virtue (/s81809/s_81809): A quality objectively considered to be morally good or desirable (Marked with ++).

  • Forward-looking (/s81827/s_81827): Being visionary or planning for the future; farsighted.

  • Wise (/s86303/s_86303): Having experience and good judgment (Marked with ++).

  • Sophisticated (/s86306/s_86306): Refined, elegant, or complex (Marked with +*+).

  • Reckless (/s83770/s_83770): Acting without caution or regard for consequences (Marked with ++).

  • Wary (/s88304/s_88304): Feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems (Marked with ++).

  • Devotion (/s89042/s_89042): Love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a cause or person.

  • Radiant (/s90310/s_90310): Shining or glowing brightly; emanating joy (Marked with ++).

Physical States, Anatomy, and Health

  • Pelvis (/s89187/s_89187): The large bony structure near the base of the spine (Russian: таз).

  • Groggy (/s74827/s_74827): Feeling dazed, weak, or unsteady from sleep or exhaustion.

  • Fatigued (/s77316/s_77316): Extremely tired (Marked with ++++++).

  • Depleted (/s86295/s_86295): Being emptied or exhausted of resources/energy (Marked with ++).

  • Drain (/s86280/s_86280): To empty or exhaust something completely.

  • Nausea (/s86281/s_86281): The feeling of sickness with an impulse to vomit.

  • Sluggish (/s86282/s_86282): Moving or acting more slowly than normal; lacking energy (Marked with ++).

  • Vomiting (/s89037/s_89037): The act of ejecting matter from the stomach through the mouth (Marked with ++).

  • Stiff (/s89186/s_89186): Rigid; not easily bent or moved.

  • Sanity (/s88307/s_88307): The state of being mentally healthy or rational (Marked with ++).

Domestic Life, Food, and Environment

  • Pricy (/s73020/s_73020): An informal term for expensive.

  • Carry-on luggage (/s73025/s_73025): Baggage that passengers are allowed to keep with them on a plane.

  • Pastry (/s74824/s_74824): Food made of flour, fat, and water; baked goods.

  • Convenience (/s75310/s_75310): The state of being able to do something with little effort (Marked with ++).

  • Zucchini (/s76252/s_76252): A summer squash (Russian: кабачок; Marked with ++).

  • Rustle (/s80781/s_80781): A soft, muffled crackling sound.

  • Duvet (/s86291/s_86291): A warm bed cover filled with feathers or soft fiber.

  • Fuzz (/s86279/s_86279): A mass of fine, light fibers or hairs (Marked with ++++).

  • Thumbnail (/s90306/s_90306): A very small image used as a preview (Marked with ++).

Abstract Concepts and Social Terms

  • Rainy day (/s73022/s_73022): A metaphor for a future time of financial need (Russian: чёрный день).

  • Second wind (/s74826/s_74826): A sudden burst of renewed energy after feeling tired.

  • Interest rate (/s77313/s_77313): The percentage charged by a lender to a borrower for the use of money.

  • Recognition (/s79875/s_79875): Acknowledgement or appreciation of merit (Marked with ++).

  • Upbringing (/s80453/s_80453): The way in which a person is treated and educated while growing up.

  • Condition (/s80780/s_80780): A state of being or a prerequisite (Marked with ++++).

  • Precious (/s81409/s_81409): Of great value or importance (Marked with ++).

  • Precise (/s81410/s_81410): Marked by exactness (Marked with ++).

  • Hence (/s81808/s_81808): Consequently; for this reason.

  • Mystery (/s81830/s_81830): Something that is impossible to explain or understand.

  • Reins (/s86304/s_86304): Straps used to control a horse, often used metaphorically for control.

  • Innately (/s86307/s_86307): Naturally; as an inborn quality.

  • Toddlers (/s86309/s_86309): Children between the ages of 131-3 years.

  • Fellow peers (/s86310/s_86310): People who are of the same age or social status.

  • Tantrum-filled (/s86311/s_86311): Characterized by frequent emotional outbursts (Marked with ++).

  • Intricacies (/s86312/s_86312): Complicated or detailed parts of something.

  • Spiritual (/s86293/s_86293): Relating to the soul or spirit (Marked with ++).

  • Toil (/s86297/s_86297): Exhausting, physical labor or hard work.

  • Outweigh (/s86298/s_86298): To be more significant or important than something else.

  • Comprehensive (/s86300/s_86300 and /s89040/s_89040): Inclusive of all elements; all-embracing (Marked with ++).

  • Ties (/s86284/s_86284): Connections or bonds.

  • Crucial (/s86285/s_86285): Extremely important or significant (Marked with ++++++++).

  • Fallout (/s86288/s_86288): The side effects or consequences of an action (Marked with ++).

  • Society (/s81860/s_81860): A structured community of people (Marked with ++).

  • Probability (/s81869/s_81869): The likelihood of something occurring (Marked with ++).

  • Distinction (/s84644/s_84644): A difference or contrast between similar things.

  • Solstice (/s87397/s_87397): Two times a year when the sun reaches its highest or lowest point (summer and winter).

  • Influx (/s88311/s_88311): The arrival of a large number of people or things.

  • Doom (/s88310/s_88310): Death, destruction, or a very bad fate that cannot be avoided (Marked with ++).

  • Efficient (/s88312/s_88312): Achieving maximum productivity with minimum effort.

  • Worthwhile (/s90304/s_90304): Deserving of the time or effort spent (Marked with ++).

  • Rumors (/s90307/s_90307): Unverified stories or reports circulating in a community.

Professional and Specialized Terminology

  • Technique (/s77314/s_77314): A skillful or efficient way of doing or achieving something.

  • Prosecution (/s87398/s_87398): The institution and conducting of legal proceedings against someone.

  • Accusations (/s88306/s_88306): Charges or claims that someone has done something illegal or wrong.

  • Intimidation (/s88309/s_88309): The action of frightening someone into doing something (Marked with ++).

  • Remedy (/s89034/s_89034): A medicine or treatment for a disease or any solution to a problem.

  • Pungency (/s89036/s_89036): The quality of having a sharp or strong taste or smell (Marked with ++).

  • Conciliation (/s89702/s_89702): The action of stopping someone from being angry; mediation.

  • Molester (/s90303/s_90303): A person who subjects someone to unwanted sexual behavior.

  • Counselor (/s90305/s_90305): 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 (/s73023/s_73023)

    • Get to know (/s73026/s_73026)

    • Though (/s74823/s_74823)

    • Among all (/s75401/s_75401 and marked with ++)

    • Occur (/s86283/s_86283)

    • Worsen (/s86287/s_86287)

    • Period (/s81862/s_81862)

    • Soccer (/s81863/s_81863)

    • Soaring (/s89039/s_89039)

    • Glaring (/s89041/s_89041)

    • Bother (/s89188/s_89188)