Key insights

• ⚖️ Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning, often intentional
• 🤝 Complementary has two meanings: showing admiration and given for free
• 🗣️ Pronunciation of 'complimentary' as 'complementary' in the U.S.
• 🔧 The adjective 'handy' describes something as useful or convenient, often in the context of indispensable items or people
• 🖐️ It can be used in the idiom 'to come in handy' and as a predicate adjective following the verb 'to be'
• 🌐 Busu is a language learning platform that offers bite-sized lessons and practice for the four primary language skills, making it indispensable for language learners
• ✅ 'Legitimate' has two meanings: allowed by law and reasonable/acceptable
• ❓ 'Questionable' means not certain or wrong, and can be used to describe things that are ethically doubtful or not good
• 😰 'Grim' describes something worrying and without hope
• 🌟 Free seven-day trial to improve language skills
• 🔊 'Coherent' has two meanings: clear argument/idea and understanding someone's speech
• 🤨 'Dubious' refers to something not completely true or trustworthy, like email scams
• 🔄 'Compulsive' indicates doing something excessively and unable to stop, often related to negative behaviors
• 🔴 Compulsive behavior and its implications
• ⛔ Negative connotations of being pushy
• 😎 Examples of being carefree and carefree attitude
• 🙄 Conceded personality and its synonyms
• 📚 Learn new words like 'conceited', 'rigid', and 'feeble'
• 📈 Vocabulary building is a gradual process
• 🚫 Learning should not be pushy or forced

Q&A

• What new words are introduced to expand vocabulary?

  The video introduces new words like 'conceited', 'rigid', and 'feeble' to expand vocabulary. It emphasizes that vocabulary building is a gradual process and learning should not be pushy or forced.

• What personality traits are discussed in the video?

  The video segment discusses personality traits such as compulsive behavior and its implications, the negative connotations of being pushy, examples of a carefree attitude, and the personality trait of being conceded along with its synonyms.

• How can 'coherent', 'dubious', and 'compulsive' be defined?

  'Coherent' has two meanings: a clear argument/idea and understanding someone's speech. 'Dubious' refers to something not completely true or trustworthy, like email scams. 'Compulsive' indicates doing something excessively and unable to stop, often related to negative behaviors.

• What are the meanings of 'legitimate', 'questionable', and 'grim'?

  'Legitimate' has two meanings: allowed by law and reasonable/acceptable. 'Questionable' means not certain or wrong, and can be used to describe things that are ethically doubtful or not good. 'Grim' describes something worrying and without hope.

• What does Busu offer for language learners?

  Busu is a language learning platform that offers bite-sized lessons and practice for the four primary language skills, making it indispensable for language learners.

• How is the adjective 'handy' used and in what context?

  The adjective 'handy' describes something as useful or convenient, often in the context of indispensable items or people. It can be used in the idiom 'to come in handy' and as a predicate adjective following the verb 'to be'.

• What are the two meanings of 'complementary' and its pronunciation note in the U.S.?

  Complementary has two meanings: showing admiration and given for free. In the U.S., 'complimentary' may be pronounced as 'complementary.'

• What does 'ambiguous' mean?

  Ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning, often intentionally.

• 00:00 Learn advanced C2 adjectives: ambiguous means having more than one possible meaning, complementary means free or given as a gesture of goodwill. Pronunciation note: 'complimentary' may be pronounced as 'complementary' in the U.S.
• 02:59 The adjective 'handy' is used to describe how useful or convenient something is, often in the context of items or people being indispensable. It can be used in the idiom 'to come in handy' and as a predicate adjective following the verb 'to be'. Busu, a language learning platform, is highlighted as an indispensable tool for language learners, offering bite-sized lessons and practice for the four primary language skills.
• 05:37 Learn about different adjectives - 'legitimate' has two meanings, 'questionable' implies uncertainty or wrongness, and 'grim' denotes worry and hopelessness. Get a seven-day free trial to improve your language skills!
• 08:20 The video segment discusses various adjectives and their meanings such as 'coherent,' 'dubious,' and 'compulsive,' highlighting their different interpretations and usage in different contexts.
• 11:02 A discussion of various personality traits including compulsive, pushy, carefree, and conceded, with examples of how these traits are demonstrated in different situations.
• 13:44 Learn new words like 'conceited', 'rigid', and 'feeble' to expand your vocabulary. These words are useful for building vocabulary but learning should be gradual and not pushy.