A Day in the Life of a Minimalist

name

A word or group of words used to identify a person, place, or thing.

day

A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.

life

The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.

minimalist

A person who prefers very simple design, art, music, or living with few possessions.

optimization

The process of making something work as well or efficiently as possible.

nothing

Something of no importance or value.

goes

The third-person singular form of go: moves, travels, or happens in a particular way.

waste

To use too much of something or use it badly.

garbage

Waste material that people throw away. Informally, nonsense or very poor work.

bin

A container for storing things or waste.

because

For the reason that something is true or happened.

anything

Any thing or event, often in questions or negatives.

throw

To send something through the air by moving your arm quickly.

away

In or to another place, direction, or distance.

look

To use your eyes to see; to seem or appear a certain way.

like

Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.

just

Only or simply, with nothing more.

normal

Usual, expected, or not different from what usually happens.

cereal

A breakfast food made from grain, or the grain crop itself.

bowl

A round deep dish used for food or liquid.

coffee

A hot or cold drink made from roasted beans.

cup

A small container with a handle, used for drinking.

does

The third-person singular present form of do: performs or completes an action.

add

Put something together with something else, or include more.

value

The importance, usefulness, or money that something has.

get

To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.

asked

The past form of ask: requested information or help.

things

Objects, facts, ideas, or activities, especially when not named separately.

bring

To carry or take someone or something to a place.

got

The past form of get: received, became, reached, or understood something.

actually

Used to show what is true, real, or different from what was expected.

laughs

The third-person singular form of laugh: makes sounds because something is funny.

much

A large amount of something, used with uncountable nouns.

asshole

A very rude word for an unpleasant or selfish person.

want

To wish for something, or need something.

actual

Real, not imagined or only expected.

show

A performance, program, or public event that people watch.

usually

In most situations or on most occasions.

depending

The -ing form of depend: needing support or being decided by conditions.

how

In what way or by what method.

times

Plural periods, occasions, or moments when something happens.

hit

To touch someone or something with force.

button

A small object pushed to operate a machine, or fasten clothing.

apart

Separated by distance, time, or difference.

heard

The past form of hear: noticed sounds with your ears or received information.

daily

Happening every day or used every day.

stereotype

A fixed and often unfair idea about a group of people or things.

wear

To have clothes, shoes, jewelry, or another item on your body.

thing

An object, idea, action, or fact when its exact name is not given.

every

Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.

charcoal

Black material made by burning wood slowly without much air.

t-shirt

A simple cotton shirt with short sleeves and no collar.

black

Very dark in color, like coal or night.

pair

Two things or people that are used, seen, or considered together.

jeans

Trousers made from strong cotton cloth, usually denim.

stack

A neat pile of things placed one on top of another.

know

To have information, understanding, or experience of something.

say

To speak words, express an idea, or give information.

really

Used to say something is true, strong, or more than expected.

annoy

To make someone feel slightly angry or impatient.

stop

To end movement, activity, or a process.

talking

The present participle of talk: speaking or having a conversation.

make

To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.

hipster

A person who follows fashionable, alternative, or independent styles before they become popular.

love

A strong feeling of deep affection, care, or romantic attraction.

talk

To speak with someone or say things in words.

moment

A very short period of time; also an important time or event.

account

A record of money, events, or online access.

pretty

Attractive in a pleasant, delicate, or charming way.

cool

Slightly cold, or calm and fashionable.

video

A recording of moving pictures, often with sound.

anywhere

In, at, or to any place.

including

The present participle of include: having someone or something as part of a whole.

breakdown

A failure of a machine, system, relationship, or emotional control.

watching

The present participle of watch: looking at something carefully for a time.

process

A series of actions or changes that produce a result.

come

To move toward a place or arrive there.

ideas

The plural form of idea: thoughts, plans, or suggestions.

tips

The plural form of tip: pointed ends, useful advice, or extra money given for service.

grow

To become bigger or older; to make plants develop.

audience

The people watching or listening to a performance, speech, or program.

advice

An opinion that tells someone what they should do.

build

To make something by putting parts together.

successful

Achieving the result that was wanted or planned.

business

Work involving buying, selling, services, or running a company.

ways

The plural form of way: methods, routes, or manners of doing something.

able

Having the skill, power, or chance to do something.

keep

To have something and not lose it, or to continue doing something.

channel

A television station, route, or way for communication or movement.

advertisement

A public notice that sells or announces something.

free

Not costing any money.

check

To look at something carefully to make sure it is correct or safe.

link

A connection between people, things, ideas, or places.

description

A spoken or written account of what someone or something is like.

oh

A sound used to show surprise, pain, understanding, or another quick feeling.

hour

A period of sixty minutes.

before

Earlier than a time, event, person, or place.

starts

The third-person form of start: begins or makes something begin.

stir

To move a liquid or mixture around with a spoon or similar tool.

bed

A piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting.

take

To get, hold, carry, or use something.

little

Small in size, amount, age, or importance.

break

A short rest, a pause, or a damaged place in something.

bit

A small amount or piece of something.

gets

The third-person singular form of get: receives, obtains, becomes, understands, or arrives.

ready

Prepared for use, action, or a planned event.

back

Toward an earlier place, position, or state.

independent

Able to make decisions or live without needing control or help from others.

filmmaker

A person who makes films, especially as a director or producer.

spend

To use money to buy or pay for something.

percent

One part in every hundred, shown with the symbol %.

here

In, at, or to this place or position.

desk

A table used for writing, reading, or working.

editing

The -ing form of edit: changing and improving text, film, or recordings.

projects

The plural form of project: planned pieces of work with a clear goal.

started

The past form of start: began something or made something begin.

clients

The plural form of client: people or organizations that pay for professional services.

pay

To give money for something or to someone for work.

wedding

A ceremony or event at which two people get married.

eventually

After some time or after a series of events.

graduated

The past form of graduate: completed a course of study and received a qualification.

startup

A new business, especially one trying to grow quickly with a new idea.

companies

The plural form of company: more than one company or several examples of that kind.

even

Used to emphasize something surprising, extreme, or additional.

original

Created first, not copied, changed, or based on something else.

podcast

An audio program available online that people can download or stream.

film

A movie, or a thin layer covering something.

loves

Feels deep affection for someone or enjoys something very much.

why

For what reason or purpose.

people

Human beings in general, or the men, women, and children in a group.

exclusively

Only, and not involving anyone or anything else.

edit

A change made to a text, film, or recording.

direct

Going straight to a place, or clear and honest.

something

A thing that is not named or not known exactly.

tackling

The present participle of tackle: dealing with a problem or stopping an opponent in sport.

part

One piece, section, or role of something larger.

challenges

The plural form of challenge: difficult tasks or problems.

tell

To give information to someone by speaking or writing.

story

A description of real or imagined events, often told for interest or entertainment.

through

From one side, place, stage, or time to the other side or end of it.

requires

The third-person present form of require: needs or demands something.

certain

Sure, or particular but not named exactly.

kind

A group or type of person or thing with similar features.

mindset

A person's usual way of thinking about something.

independence

Freedom to make your own decisions or govern yourself without control by others.

enjoy

To get pleasure from something.

put

To place something somewhere; also to express something in words.

three

The number 3, or a written symbol for this number.

hours

The plural form of hour: periods of sixty minutes or the times when a place is open.

morning

The early part of the day, from after midnight or sunrise until noon.

around

In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.

food

Things that people or animals eat to live and grow.

right

Something a person is morally or legally allowed to have, do, or receive.

lunch

A meal eaten in the middle of the day.

simple

Easy to understand, do, or use; not complicated.

typically

Usually; in the way that is normal or expected.

need

To require something because it is necessary or important.

save

To keep someone or something safe, stop loss, or store something for later.

rest

A period of relaxing or sleeping; the part that remains after something is taken.

next

Coming immediately after the present one or after another thing in order.

couple

Two people or things that are together or connected.

days

The plural form of day: periods of twenty-four hours.