In this episode we break down 9 words and idioms that will make your English sound sharp and natural. You'll get a short, punchy definition for each word, 3 synonyms to expand your vocabulary, and real-world example sentences that show exactly how each word is used in context. And at the end: a short story with all 9 words together, so you can see how they work side by side in natural English. 0:00 — intro 0:10 — foray 0:55 — vanish 1:31 — dwindle 2:07 — pan out 2:42 — impeccable 3:16 — intimidating 3:56 — tentative 4:24 — doom and gloom 4:53 — fall off a cliff 5:18 — story: all 9 words WORDS COVERED: foray — a first attempt into unfamiliar territory vanish — to disappear suddenly and completely dwindle — to decrease gradually until almost nothing remains pan out — to succeed or turn out as hoped impeccable — flawlessly perfect, without any fault intimidating — causing fear or a sense of inadequacy tentative — hesitant; not yet decided or confirmed doom and gloom — a pervasive feeling that everything will only get worse fall off a cliff — to drop suddenly and dramatically 🔔 Subscribe and build your C1 vocabulary! 👉 Find more episodes in this vocabulary collection here: • All videos — Daily C1 English Words & Idioms C1 English Words & Idioms: • New Words — C1 English Words & Idioms