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What is Interior?
Calling all vocabulary champions! This week, we’re putting your word skills to the test. Can you guess what “interior” means? Read on to find out and unlock a whole new level of vocabulary power!
What does interior mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Interior
/in-ˈtir-ē-ər/
Interior is related to the inside. It does not mean exterior or outside.
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Imagine your house. You have the outside part, where you see the doors, windows, and the garden. But inside that house is where you live, eat, and play. That’s the interior.
Interior is all about the inside part of something. It’s like the secret world hidden behind the walls. Your bedroom, your living room, and even the inside of a car are all interiors.
So, the next time you look around your room, remember, you’re looking at the interior of your space!
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The interior of the spaceship was filled with blinking lights and futuristic controls.
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What is Jar?
Did you know the English language has over 170,000 words? Today, we’re adding one more to your arsenal! Get ready to learn “jar” and become a vocabulary whiz!
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What does jar mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Jar
/ˈjär/
Jar is to have a harsh sound, to be out of harmony. It’s not to have a good or pleasant sound.
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Imagine you’re at a concert with your favorite band. The music is loud and exciting, but suddenly, the lead singer hits a really high note that sounds a bit…off. It makes you wince or cringe a little because it doesn’t quite fit with the rest of the music. That sound would be considered “jarring.”
“Jarring” describes a sound that’s harsh, unpleasant, and clashes with the sounds around it. It’s like a squeaky toy in a quiet library, or nails on a chalkboard – a sound that makes you want to cover your ears!
Think about a painting. All the colors might be beautiful and work well together, but then there’s a bright neon green blob in the middle. That green blob would be jarring because it doesn’t match the rest of the artwork.
So, “jarring” describes a sound (or sometimes even a sight) that’s harsh and disrupts the harmony around it, making you wince or feel a bit uncomfortable.
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The sudden loud honk of the car horn jarred the peaceful morning silence.
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What is Instinctive?
Struggling to find the perfect word to express yourself? “instinctive” is here to save the day! Learn this awesome word and add some sparkle to your writing and conversations.
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What does instinctive mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Instinctive
/in-ˈstiŋ(k)-tiv/
Instinctive is behavior or actions that aren’t thought about. Some synonyms are natural and automatic but not something that is planned and learned.
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Imagine you’re playing fetch with your pet dog. You throw the ball, and without even thinking, your dog chases after it and brings it back to you. That’s an instinct!
An instinct is something you do naturally, without needing to learn or even think about it. It’s like a special superpower that helps animals (and even humans!) survive. For example, a baby chick knows how to peck for food right after it hatches from its egg. It’s something they’re born knowing how to do, an instinct!
Humans have instincts too! When you feel scared, you might jump back or yell. That’s your body’s way of trying to keep you safe. Or, when you smell something delicious cooking, your stomach might growl – that’s an instinct telling you you’re hungry!
So, “instinctive” describes something you do naturally, without needing to think, just like your dog chasing a ball or your tummy rumbling for food!
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Without any lessons, the baby bird knew instinctively how to build its first nest.
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What is Immense?
Calling all vocabulary champions! We’re putting your word skills to the test. Can you guess what “immense” means? Read on to find out and unlock a whole new level of vocabulary power!
What does immense mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Immense
/i-ˈmen(t)s/
Immense is most prominent in rank, importance, and position. It means to be the leading, the top-tier, but not to be minor or below.
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Imagine you’re at the beach and see the biggest sandcastle you’ve ever seen! It towers over you with tall walls, a moat so wide you could almost sail a tiny boat in it, and maybe even a flag waving proudly on top. That sandcastle is immense!
“Immense” means something is incredibly big, enormous, or vast. It’s not just a little bigger than normal, it’s HUGE! Think about the ocean – it stretches out for miles and miles, so wide you can’t even see the other side. That’s immense!
Sometimes, “immense” can also describe something that’s not physical. Imagine helping your family clean the house and finding a giant pile of dirty laundry. That laundry pile might be so big it feels like an immense task to clean!
So, “immense” describes something that’s super big, both in size and sometimes even in difficulty or importance!
Example Sentence
The elephant at the zoo looked immense next to the other animals, making everyone gasp in awe.
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What is Foremost?
Top secret word alert! We’ve uncovered a hidden gem in the world of vocabulary: “foremost”. Shhh, don’t tell anyone, but you can learn its secret meaning right here!
What does foremost mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Foremost
/ˈfȯr-ˌmōst/
Foremost is most prominent in rank, importance, and position. It means to be the leading, the top-tier, but not to be minor or below.
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Imagine you’re a brave knight preparing for a jousting tournament. You want to be the foremost knight – the one everyone admires! “Foremost” means being the most prominent, the leader of the pack. It’s like the top-tier knight in shining armor, the leading contender in a race, or the student who always gets the highest marks.
Think about awards shows. The “foremost” actor might win the biggest award for their amazing performance. During a school play, the “foremost” role might be the lead character with the most lines and the most attention.
So, “foremost” describes someone or something that stands out as the leader, the top dog, or the one with the most importance! It’s not about being average – it’s about being at the very top!
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As one of the foremost chefs in the city, his restaurant is always fully booked.
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What is Cringe?
Calling all vocabulary champions! This week, we’re putting your word skills to the test. Can you guess what “cringe” means? Read on to find out and unlock a whole new level of vocabulary power!
What does cringe mean? In this video, we’ll learn the definition, synonyms, antonyms, and how to use the word in a sentence. If you have an instrument, you can even play along using the chords provided in the video.
Cringe
ˈkrinj
Cringe is to have an inward feeling of embarrassment and awkwardness. It means to wince to squirm to flinch and not be bold and confident.
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Imagine you’re at a school talent show and your friend gets up to sing. They’re really excited, but maybe they’re a little off-key or forget the words. If that makes you feel a little embarrassed for them (even though you know they’re trying their best!), then you’re experiencing a cringe!
A cringe is like a shiver or a flinch, but it happens because you feel secondhand embarrassment for someone else. It’s like your body is saying, “Oh no, that’s a bit awkward!”
Sometimes you might even cringe at yourself! Maybe you trip and fall in front of your crush, or accidentally call your teacher “Mom.” That feeling of wanting to hide in a hole because you’re embarrassed for yourself? That’s a cringe too!
So, a cringe is that feeling of awkwardness or secondhand embarrassment that makes you want to squirm in your seat.
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Just the thought of eating broccoli makes me cringe.
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