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2022年2月24日
©Coca-cola via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dash /dash/ [noun] – a small amount of something added to or mixed with something else Don’t forget to add a dash of salt to the salad. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something Hunter is in charge of the family’s core business. shroud /shroud/ [verb] – to hide something by covering or surrounding it Their house was shrouded with darkness during the storm. reminiscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhnt / [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing This song is so reminiscent of my teenage years. evoke…
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2022年2月23日
© jobsinjapan.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly separate and different (from something else) This cupcake has a distinct flavor. The ingredients used must be different. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to rule a country, or to have power or control Pharaohs reigned over Egypt for hundreds of years. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt/ [noun] – a person related to someone from an earlier generation He claims to be a direct descendant of the last King of Ireland. relinquish /ri-LING-kwish/ [verb] – to give up something such as a responsibility or claim Frank had no choice but to relinquish his position…
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2022年2月21日
©Studio Ghibli via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rejoice /ri-JOIS/ [verb] – to feel or show great happiness about something I’m sure they will rejoice at the sight of their new house. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular Many people still listen to ABBA’s iconic songs. anticipate /an-TIS-tuh-peyt / [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen We should have anticipated the closing of establishments. essence /ES-uhns/ [noun] – the basic or most important idea or quality of something I think the essence of this film is the story of kindness. picture /PIK-cher / [verb] –…
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2022年2月19日
©REUTERS via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. auction /AWK-shuhn / [noun] – a usually public sale of goods or property, where people make higher and higher bids (= offers of money) for each thing, until the thing is sold to the person who will pay most They are selling period furniture at the auction. family /FAM-uh-lee/ [noun] – a group of things that are related or have similar qualities The French language belongs to the Romance language family. trace /treys/ [noun] – a very slight amount This dish has traces of cinnamon and honey. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come…
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2022年2月10日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming There is a new store in town that offers fresh produce. grain /greyn/ [noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat The country’s grain exports were down this past year. nutritious /noo-TRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – containing many of the substances needed for life and growth Almonds and walnuts are highly nutritious. top /top/ [verb] – to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration…
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2022年2月3日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perfect /per-FEKT/ [verb] – to make something free from faults He needs to perfect his baking technique. holy /HOH-lee/ [adjective] – related to a religion or a god You must observe silence in holy places. treat /treet/ [noun] – a special and enjoyable occasion or experience As a special treat, the restaurant will give free desserts to all birthday celebrants. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – an edge or limit of something Elon Musk is going beyond the boundaries of technology. generous /JEN-er-uhs/ [adjective] – larger than usual or expected Laura gave me a generous slice of carrot…
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2022年2月1日
©Jeff Mitchell/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. a full plate /uh-FOOL-pleyt/ [idiom] – schedule or workload that is filled to capacity with obligations, tasks, or problems I’m sorry, I have a full plate this week. I can’t finish this by Friday. cut from the same cloth /KUHT-from-duh-SEYM-klawth/ [idiom] – having very similar qualities to someone or something else The country’s new prime minister is cut from the same cloth as his predecessor. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to obey a law, rule, or custom The elders in the town still observe the local traditions. action-packed /AK-shuhn-pakt/ [adjective] – full of exciting…
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2022年1月16日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. escapade /ES-kuh-peyd/ [noun] – an act or incident involving excitement, daring, or adventure Their latest escapade was a hitchhike from Tokyo to Osaka. azure /AZH-er/ [adjective] – having the bright blue color of the sky on a clear day Fleecy clouds fill the azure skies. verdant /VUR-dnt/ [adjective] – of the bright green color of lush grass You can see children playing on the verdant lawn. chartreuse /shahr-TROOZ/ [adjective] – a yellow-green color that sits in-between the yellow and green on the color wheel The women invited to the wedding are required to wear chartreuse dresses….
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2021年12月30日
Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chill /chil / [noun] – a feeling of cold Sandra closed the windows after feeling the chill in the air. infuse /in-FYOOZ/ [verb] – If you infuse a drink or it infuses, you leave substances such as tea leaves or herbs in hot water so that their flavour goes into the liquid These drinks are infused with fruits. combat /kuhm-BAT/ [verb] – to try to stop something unpleasant or harmful from happening or increasing Drinking vitamins helps you combat stress. dissolve /dih-SOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to be absorbed by a liquid, especially when mixed,…
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2021年12月11日
© Shirokiya Denbe in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward via The Mainichi Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gloss /glos/ [noun] – a smooth, shiny appearance on the surface of something Could you buy paint that has a gloss finish? static /STAT-ik/ [adjective] – staying in one place without moving, or not changing for a long time The oil price has remained static for a few months. purge /purj/ [verb] – to get rid of something unwanted, harmful, or evil The new president has promised to purge the corrupt police force. accumulate /uh-KYOO-myuh-leyt/ [verb] – to collect a large number of things over a…
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