Speak English Fluently: 4000 Essential Words from Daily Conversations | Day 125

Speak English Fluently: 4000 Essential Words from Daily Conversations | Day 125

From 4000 Essential English Words by BigM English

January 5, 2026 · 12 min · Episode 125

About this episode

This episode focuses on teaching ten essential English words commonly used in daily conversations.

Episode 125: instruct, pledge, quiet, observe, challenge, hardware, horrify, upwards, yet, and mile. 1. instruct (v.) : to teach someone how to do something or give specific directions or orders 2. pledge (v./n.) : to make a serious or formal promise (v.); a solemn promise or commitment (n.) 3. quiet (adj./v.) : making very little or no noise; silent or peaceful (adj.); to make something or someone become silent or calm (v.) 4. observe (v.) : to watch something or someone carefully; to notice or see something 5. challenge (n./v.) : a difficult task or problem that tests one's abilities (n.); to invite someone to compete or to question the truth or validity of something (v.) 6. hardware (n.) : the physical parts of a computer or machine; tools or metal equipment used for building or repairs 7. horrify (v.) : to cause someone to feel great shock, fear, or disgust 8. upwards (adv.) : toward a higher place, level, or position; increasing in amount or value 9. yet (conj./adv.) : but or however (to introduce contrast); up to this time or still (e.g., not yet); even (for emphasis, e.g., yet another) 10. mile (n.) : a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or about 1.609 kilometers…

Topics covered

  • English vocabulary
  • daily conversations
  • language learning

Keywords

  • instruct
  • pledge
  • quiet
  • observe
  • challenge
  • hardware
  • horrify
  • upwards
  • yet
  • mile

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