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    vague

    US /veɡ/

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    UK /veɪɡ/

    B1
    adj.AdjectiveNot clearly stated or expressed; rough; unclear
    The instructions for how to bake the cake turned out to be very vague
    adj.AdjectiveBeing not clearly visible
    The faces on the old photo were too vague to make out who they were

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    Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now

    10:39Why Getting A Job Feels Impossible Right Now
    • After that, I had a case study where I was given very vague instructions.

      After that, I had a case study where I was given very vague instructions.

    • After that, I had a case study where I was given very vague instructions.

      After that, I had a case study where I was given very vague instructions.

    B1

    How the US Transports Its Nuclear Weapons

    06:42How the US Transports Its Nuclear Weapons
    • This center is responsible for contacting all of the local law enforcement departments along the route to give them a sort of… vague message about a "special mission" that they're not allowed to know about and definitely shouldn't mess with.

      This center is responsible for contacting all of the local law enforcement departments along the route to give them a sort of… vague message about a "special mission" that they're not allowed to know about and definitely shouldn't mess with.

    • This center is responsible for contacting all of the local law enforcement departments along the route to give them a sort of vague message about a special mission that they're not allowed to know about and definitely shouldn't mess with.

      This center is responsible for contacting all of the local law enforcement departments along the route to give them a sort of vague message about a special mission that they're not allowed to know about and definitely shouldn't mess with.

    B1

    Australia: Country or Continent?

    05:17Australia: Country or Continent?
    • some vague definition and a list of the 7 continents.

      some vague definition and a list of the 7 continents.

    • some vague definition and a list of the 7 continents.

      some vague definition and a list of the 7 continents.

    B1

    Trion ICP / RIE Dry Etch - Standard Operating Procedures

    14:38Trion ICP / RIE Dry Etch - Standard Operating Procedures
    • So a do not operate is a little more vague, a CDO is a more specific message.

      So a do not operate is a little more vague, a CDO is a more specific message.

    • So a "do not operate" is a little more vague; a "CDO" is a more specific message.

      So a "do not operate" is a little more vague; a "CDO" is a more specific message.

    B1

    The 3,000-year-old history of the passport | BBC Global

    04:08The 3,000-year-old history of the passport | BBC Global
    • During the course of the 19th century, passports didn't include photos that described the individual, their nose, their chin, their complexion, and so forth, often in very subjective or vague language, so the nose is average or normal, which I don't know what that tells anybody.

      During the course of the 19th century, passports didn't include photos that described the individual, their nose, their chin, their complexion, and so forth, often in very subjective or vague language, so the nose is average or normal, which I don't know what that tells anybody.

    • so forth, often in various sort of subjective or vague language.

      so forth, often in various sort of subjective or vague language.

    B1

    We used to MAIL CHILDREN? | Strange US History

    04:27We used to MAIL CHILDREN? | Strange US History
    • Regulations on what you could and couldn't ship were vague, so naturally people tested the limits.

      Regulations on what you could and couldn't ship were vague, so naturally people tested the limits.

    • Regulations on what you could and couldn't ship were vague, so naturally people tested the limits.

      Regulations on what you could and couldn't ship were vague, so naturally people tested the limits.

    B1

    Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - "Ninelie" (Ending) | ENGLISH ver | AmaLee

    04:43Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress - "Ninelie"  (Ending) | ENGLISH ver | AmaLee
    • I have grown tired of chasing this trail of vague replies, eclipse of the rising sun, our shattering dawn.

      I have grown tired of chasing this trail of vague replies, eclipse of the rising sun, our shattering dawn.

    • I have grown tired of chasing this trail of vague replies eclipse of the rising sun - our shattering dawn

      I have grown tired of chasing this trail of vague replies eclipse of the rising sun - our shattering dawn

    B1

    A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters

    17:28A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Full Audiobook with Subtitles and Chapters
    • it thrilled him with a vague, uncertain horror, to know that behind the dusky shroud, there were ghostly eyes intently fixed upon him, while he, though he stretched his own to the utmost, could see nothing, but

      it thrilled him with a vague, uncertain horror, to know that behind the dusky shroud, there were ghostly eyes intently fixed upon him, while he, though he stretched his own to the utmost, could see nothing, but

    • But Scrooge was all the worse for this. It  thrilled him with a vague uncertain horror,  

      But Scrooge was all the worse for this. It  thrilled him with a vague uncertain horror,  

    B2

    Sounds of Japan that 99% Foreigners Can’t Name All

    13:20Sounds of Japan that 99% Foreigners Can’t Name All
    • Well, if you speak any Japanese at all Then maybe this one was rather easy But if you don't speak any at all This one might be kind of hard Well, the sound is actually coming from the Yakiimo roasted sweet potato song Usually played in the winter by a truck vendor Cruising the neighborhood, selling their warm sweet potatoes The Japanese version of the ice cream truck on cold days These Yakiimo trucks actually became popular Since they could move to high traffic areas in the winter Where people wanted warm snacks And this song itself was made in Tokyo Based on the vague idea of the original Yakiimo song There were many variations But before the 60s, when the cassette tape became popular The version became standard For some reason, when I hear this song I kind of feel a little bit cold and also hungry at the same time Number four Let's try this one I'll give you a clue This song is not the Don Quixote song Which everyone already knows I thought that one would be too easy This song is actually from Yodobashi Camera Which plays non-stop And the melody was adapted from the song Battle Hymn of the Republic The founder Terukazu Fujisawa himself wrote the lyrics And since the main store was at Shinjuku West Exit He incorporated the Yamanote train line and Chuo train line in the lyrics So people could know where the store was located For me, it's just as catchy as the Don Quixote song Where they both forever just get stuck in your head At least for the day Number five Let's see if you've heard this one before Three, two, one So this one varies from area to area But it's basically Japan's afternoon go-home song It's played on the loudspeakers throughout the neighborhood Including parks In my Tokyo neighborhood, it plays at 5 p.m. every day Signaling everyone that it's getting late And it's time to make your way home Interestingly, it serves another purpose It's a daily test to ensure the proper working order Of the neighborhood's emergency system Used for major earthquakes or any other major disaster events That need warning Even in the event of a power outage The system can continue to broadcast using its own battery So this is one of those sounds that I recognized early on But didn't know what it was for until much, much later I'm just glad that this sound is actually pretty calming You know what one of the sounds I love the most coming from Japan?

      Well, if you speak any Japanese at all Then maybe this one was rather easy But if you don't speak any at all This one might be kind of hard Well, the sound is actually coming from the Yakiimo roasted sweet potato song Usually played in the winter by a truck vendor Cruising the neighborhood, selling their warm sweet potatoes The Japanese version of the ice cream truck on cold days These Yakiimo trucks actually became popular Since they could move to high traffic areas in the winter Where people wanted warm snacks And this song itself was made in Tokyo Based on the vague idea of the original Yakiimo song There were many variations But before the 60s, when the cassette tape became popular The version became standard For some reason, when I hear this song I kind of feel a little bit cold and also hungry at the same time Number four Let's try this one I'll give you a clue This song is not the Don Quixote song Which everyone already knows I thought that one would be too easy This song is actually from Yodobashi Camera Which plays non-stop And the melody was adapted from the song Battle Hymn of the Republic The founder Terukazu Fujisawa himself wrote the lyrics And since the main store was at Shinjuku West Exit He incorporated the Yamanote train line and Chuo train line in the lyrics So people could know where the store was located For me, it's just as catchy as the Don Quixote song Where they both forever just get stuck in your head At least for the day Number five Let's see if you've heard this one before Three, two, one So this one varies from area to area But it's basically Japan's afternoon go-home song It's played on the loudspeakers throughout the neighborhood Including parks In my Tokyo neighborhood, it plays at 5 p.m. every day Signaling everyone that it's getting late And it's time to make your way home Interestingly, it serves another purpose It's a daily test to ensure the proper working order Of the neighborhood's emergency system Used for major earthquakes or any other major disaster events That need warning Even in the event of a power outage The system can continue to broadcast using its own battery So this is one of those sounds that I recognized early on But didn't know what it was for until much, much later I'm just glad that this sound is actually pretty calming You know what one of the sounds I love the most coming from Japan?

    • And this song itself was made in Tokyo, based on the vague idea of the original Yakimo song.

      And this song itself was made in Tokyo, based on the vague idea of the original Yakimo song.

    B1

    Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner

    13:47Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner
    • Boeing's leadership has also been vague about the program's future.

      Boeing's leadership has also been vague about the program's future.

    • Boeing's leadership has also been vague about the program's future.

      Boeing's leadership has also been vague about the program's future.

    B1