Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. usefulness /YOOS-fuhl-ness/ [noun] – the quality or state of being useful Mr. Kent talked about the usefulness of artificial intelligence in his speech. fragrance /FREY-gruhns/ [noun] – a sweet or pleasant smell The fragrance of herbs put her in a good mood. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden I enjoy uncovering the mysteries of remote islands. elegance /EL-ih-guhns/ [noun] – the quality of being graceful and attractive in appearance or behavior It was Daniella’s elegance that left an impression on him. innocence /IN-uh-suhns/ [noun] – the quality of not having much experience…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategically /struh-TEE-juh-klee/ [adverb] – in a way that relates to the achievement of long-term or overall aims and interests The seats are strategically placed for maximal viewing. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] – to obey a law or rule, or celebrate a holiday or religious event in a traditional way Coming of Age Day is observed on the second Monday of January. constitution /kon-sti-TOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the set of political principles by which a state or organization is governed, especially in relation to the rights of the people it governs The US constitution was signed in 1787. prosperity…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mythical /MITH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – mythical The unicorn is a famous mythical creature. hare /hair/ [noun] – an animal like a large rabbit that can run very fast and has long ears The hunter aimed at the hare, but it was too quick for him. hunt /huhnt/ [noun] – a search for something or someone Michael participates in Easter egg hunts every year. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating Be careful looking for mushrooms in the wild. Some of them aren’t edible. scrumptious /SKRUHMP-shuhs/ [adjective] – tasting extremely good The parfait was absolutely scrumptious!…
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©James Cummins Bookseller via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. miniature /MIN-ee-uh-cher/ [noun] – used to describe something that is a very small copy of an object Be careful with the fragile miniatures. auction /AWK-shuhn/ [verb] – to sell something in a public sale of goods or property The organization auctioned a rare painting last week. volume /VOL-yoom/ [noun] – a book (formal) I came across this volume of essays at the town book fair. awe /aw/ [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise: She was in awe of the hotel’s amenities. treasure /TREZH-er/ [verb]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gastronomic /ga-struh-NAA-muhk/ [adjective] – relating to the preparation and consumption (= eating) of good food This curry meal is a gastronomic delight! panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a small group of people chosen to give advice, make a decision, or publicly discuss their opinions as entertainment Jack bravely faced a panel of 40 professors. signature /SIG-nuh-cher/ [adjective] – used to refer to the special thing for which a person or place is particularly known I’d like to order some of your signature dishes, please. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas May designs innovative clothes…
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©The Baltimore Museum of Art via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. opaque /oh-PEYK/ [adjective] – preventing light from traveling through, and therefore not transparent or translucent Most houses in this village have opaque glass windows. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong The scenes in the film were quite intense. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an art exhibit constructed within a gallery. The installations were larger than life. conceptualize /kuhn-SEP-choo-uh-lahyz / [verb] – to form an idea or principle in your mind It took Lina a week to conceptualize a story. the status quo /thuh-STAT-us-kwoh/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. terrestrial /tuh-RES-tree-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the earth Laura studies both marine and terrestrial animals. mesmerize /MEZ-muh-rahyz/ [verb] – to have someone’s attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else We were all mesmerized by the beauty of the town. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The group’s musical performance was absolutely phenomenal! venture /VEN-cher/ [verb] – to risk going somewhere or doing something that might be dangerous or unpleasant He ventured out into the woods with a camera. one for the books /wuhn-fer-thuh-books/ [idiom] – something…
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©Sharon Wee and Marshall via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. marry /MAR-ee/ [verb] – to combine two different qualities This painting marries romance and nature. coin /koin/ [verb] – to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time Some sources claim that the term “Philosophy” was coined by Greek thinker Pythagoras. ferment /FER-ment/ [verb] – If food or drink ferments or if you ferment it, it goes through a chemical change because of the action of yeast or bacteria, which may cause it to produce bubbles or heat, or turn…
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