This could be why you're depressed or anxious | Johann Hari

Important Vocabulary Words From The Video

unscientific

An unscientific idea is an idea that is not based on scientific evidence. It's often used to describe ideas or arguments that are not based on facts or research.

  • The unscientific argument is that vaccinations cause autism.
  • The unscientific idea is that global warming is a hoax.
loneliest

Loneliest is the word that is used to describe the feeling of being the only person in the world. When you are the loneliest, you are feeling very alone and unsupported.

  • He was the loneliest person in the room.
  • The loneliest thing in the world is being alone in the dark.
savannas

Savannas are grasslands that are found in warm climates. They are usually found in areas that have a lot of rainfall.

  • The savannas are a type of grassland that is found in Africa.
  • The savannas are a type of grassland that is found in North America.
disband

To disband is to break up an organization or group. When the soldiers decided to disband, they were breaking up the army and ending the war.

  • The union has been trying to disband for years, but they haven't been able to do it.
  • The group decided to disband after the party.
scrubland

scrubland is a type of land that is covered in scrub trees and other plants that can grow in rough soil. scrubland is often used for farming.

  • The scrubland is in the middle of the agricultural district.
  • The scrubland is a valuable resource, because it can produce a lot of food.
reconnecting

To reconnect with someone is to re-establish a connection with them. Sometimes this can be difficult, because the connection might have been broken in some way.

  • After she reconnected with her old friend, she started to feel better.
  • After he reconnected with his old friends, he felt a lot better.
weirdly

Weirdly is used to describe something that is very unusual or unexpected. When you say that something is weirdly shaped, you mean that it is not the usual shape for that kind of object.

  • The cake was oddly shaped, with a dome on top.
  • The plant was oddly shaped, with long vines.
offy

Offy is an abbreviation for "office worker." It is usually used to describe people who work in a office, such as secretaries, receptionists, or office managers.

  • She's an office worker, so she's offy today.
  • The offy said that she wouldn't be able to come in to work today because she was sick.
deathbed

A deathbed is a moment or occasion when a person is about to die. This can happen at any time, but it is usually a very emotional and difficult experience.

  • He died on his deathbed after a long battle with cancer.
  • The deathbed scene in the movie was very emotional.