diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4393caa..46b8ed3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -15,13 +15,13 @@ Usage: bake [OPTIONS] [TASK] [ARGUMENTS]...
 
 Options:
   -b, --bakefile PATH      The Bakefile to use.
-  -l, --list               Lists available tasks from Bakefile.
+  -l, --list               Lists available tasks.
   --allow TEXT             Whitelist an environment variable for use.
   --yes                    Set medium–security prompts to yes.
-  -c, --continue           Fail immediately, if any task fails.
-  --insecure               Use parent shell's environment variables.
+  -c, --continue           Continue, if a task fails.
+  --insecure               Inherit parent shell's environment variables.
   -s, --silent             Reduce output.
-  -e, --environ-json TEXT  Environment variables, in JSON format.
+  -e, --environ-json TEXT  Provide environment variables via JSON.
   -j, --json               Output in JSON format (stdout).
   -h, --help               Show this message and exit.
 ```