How to spot a liar | Pamela Meyer

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

introverts

Introverts are people who are usually quiet and reserved. They often find social situations intimidating, and they often need time alone to recharge.

  • She's an introvert and she's not very good at socializing.
  • He's an introvert and he doesn't like being around people.
breadwinners

When someone is a breadwinner, they are responsible for providing the family with their income. This might be through working a job, running a business, or some other form of income.

  • Her husband is the breadwinner, which is why he is so busy.
  • She is the breadwinner, which is why she is able to support herself and her family.
schemers

A schemer is somebody who is always looking for ways to get ahead. They are usually very ambitious, and they are always trying to find a way to get what they want.

  • The schemer is always trying to find a way to get ahead.
  • The schemer is always trying to find a way to get what they want.

An overdetermined system is one that is too complicated or too many variables for us to understand. This can make it difficult to solve problems or make decisions.

  • The system is overdetermined because there are too many equations to solve.
  • The system is overdetermined because there are too many variables to take into account.
discredits

To discredit something is to make it seem bad or to make it lose its credibility. If you discredit your opponent's argument, you make it seem weak and irrelevant.

  • His argument was discredited when his own data was shown to be wrong.
  • The politician's argument was discredited when he was caught lying.
overdid

To overdid something is to do it more than is necessary. Overdoing something can lead to a lot of harm or problems.

  • He overdid the workout and ended up getting sick.
  • She overdid the project and it turned out badly.
duping

To dupe is to deceive someone. You can dupe someone by pretending to be someone that you're not, or by using false information.

  • He was duped by the scammer, who convinced him to invest in a fraudulent scheme.
  • The company was duped by the online store, who sold them a fake product.
panaceas

Panaceas are things that are supposed to cure all of the world's problems. They are often overhyped and ineffective, and people often misuse them.

  • The panaceas that the doctor was selling were not very effective.
  • The panaceas that the salesman was selling were very expensive.