This video aims to teach the following Vocabulary with an interview featuring Jordan Peterson:
1. **De facto:**
- *Definition:* De facto refers to something that exists in reality or in practice, even if it's not formally acknowledged or legally established.
- *Example:* Despite not having an official title, Sarah was the de facto leader of the group because everyone looked up to her for guidance.
2. **Smother:**
- *Definition:* To smother means to completely cover or suffocate something, often by covering it with a substance or by overwhelming it.
- *Example:* The thick blanket of snow smothered the entire town, making it difficult for people to move around.
3. **Quasi:**
- *Definition:* Quasi means resembling something but not fully or completely the same; it's used to indicate a resemblance or similarity to another thing.
- *Example:* The new social media app is a quasi-replica of the popular platform, incorporating similar features but with some variations.
4. **Devour:**
- *Definition:* To devour means to eat something eagerly and quickly, often with great enthusiasm or intensity.
- *Example:* After the long hike, the hungry hikers proceeded to devour the delicious meal prepared by the camp chef.
5. **Part and parcel:**
- *Definition:* This phrase refers to something that is an essential or integral part of a whole or an inseparable component of something else.
- *Example:* Stress is part and parcel of a demanding job; it comes along with the responsibilities and challenges inherent in the role.
6. **Vicious:**
- *Definition:* Vicious describes something that is extremely cruel, aggressive, or violent in nature.
- *Example:* The vicious dog growled and bared its teeth, frightening the pedestrians passing by.
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