Kenneth Shinozuka: My simple invention, designed to keep my grandfather safe

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

scariest

The scariest thing is usually the thing that you are afraid of the most. When you are asked to name the scariest thing, you might choose something that you are already afraid of, or you might choose something that you haven't experienced yet.

  • The scariest thing that I've ever done was bungee jumping.
  • The scariest thing that I've ever seen was a movie about a zombie apocalypse.
giver

The giver is the person who gives something to another person. The giver is usually the one who is less powerful or who doesn't have something that the other person wants.

  • The giver gave the gift to the receiver without asking for anything in return.
  • The giver was giving away free samples of the new product.
wirelessly

Wireless means that something is connected without using wires. When you are wireless, you are not connected to the Internet or to any other devices.

  • The computer is wireless, so you don't have to worry about wires.
  • The phone is wireless, so you can take it with you wherever you go.
stemmed

Stemmed means to be cut off at the base. When you stem a plant, you cut off the base of the plant so that it will not grow any further.

  • The tree was stemmed, and the branches were cut off so that the tree would not grow any further.
  • The plant was stemmed, and the roots were cut off so that the plant would not grow any further.
wearable

When something is wearable, you can wear it. This means that it is not hidden or hidden away.

  • The dress is wearable, so you can wear it.
  • The bracelet is wearable, so you can wear it.
snugly

When something is snugly, it is comfortable and safe. If you are snugly clothed, you are protected from the cold.

  • The coat was too snug, so it was difficult to move around.
  • The bed was very snug, and I couldn't move an inch.
consumes

To consume (something) is to eat or drink it up. If you consume too much sugar, you're going to end up feeling sick and tired.

  • He consumed the entire cake in one sitting.
  • She consumed the entire book in a single day.
attachable

The adjective attached means that something is able to be attached to something else. A belt is attached to your waist, for example, and a flag is attached to a pole.

  • The car has a detachable steering wheel.
  • The flag is attached to a pole with a metal bracket.