Rita Pierson: Every kid needs a champion | TED

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

hooey

Hooey is a word that is usually used to describe something that is not true. It is usually used to describe something that is not serious or important.

  • That movie was full of hooey.
  • That book is full of hooey.
arduous

arduous means difficult, demanding, and tiring. It is often used to describe something that is not easy or fun.

  • The hike was very arduous, and it was difficult to keep up with the other hikers.
  • The work was very arduous, and it was hard to keep up with the demands of the job.
strut

To strut is to walk or stand in a way that makes you look self-satisfied and proud. You might strut when you are feeling confident and proud of yourself.

  • He strutted around the room like he was the king of the world.
  • She strutted around the room like she was the queen of the world.
washcloth

A washcloth is a type of cloth that is used to wash your body. It is usually square or rectangular, and it is made of cotton or linen.

  • He was going to use the washcloth to clean the kitchen.
  • She washes her face with a washcloth before she goes to bed.
stink

When something stinks, it has a very unpleasant smell. The smell of a rotting corpse is often described as stinking.

  • The smell of the rotting corpse was so bad that the workers had to leave the scene.
  • The smell of the baking bread was so good that it soon made the smell of the rotting corpse smell bad.
toughest

The toughest thing is usually the thing that causes the most difficulty. The toughest thing to deal with might be a difficult situation, or it might be a difficult person.

  • The toughest part of the test was the math part, which is why most students don't do well on it.
  • The toughest part of the job is the paperwork, which is why most people don't like it.