Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Expert

Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this Our skilled crew and Suzuki’s background in viticulture guarantee the fine quality of our wine. utopian /yoo-TOH-pee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to or aiming for a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy He was striving to realize his utopian vision of world peace. crank out something /krangk out/ [phrasal verb] – to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does The author cranks out three novels per year. opulent /OP-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – expensive and…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brine /brahyn/ [verb] – soak or preserve in salty water Brine the walnuts for four to five days. plethora /PLETH-er-uh/ [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with The market will be open to a plethora of new operators. the next level /thuh nekst LEV-uhl/ [idiom] – a better, more advanced, or more successful situation than before The use of fresh herbs takes the dish to the next level. tinker /TING-ker/ [verb] – to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building: We have a public holiday to commemorate the establishment of our country. subdued /suhb-DOOD/ [adjective] – an event that is quiet and without a great show of excitement The wedding was a subdued event with fewer than 30 guests. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – traditional Giving gifts to people on their birthdays is customary. lavish /LAV-ish/ [adjective] – large in quantity and expensive or impressive She received lavish…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ace /eys/ [verb] – to do very well in an exam I aced my math finals. All that studying was worth it. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material The dress she wore was embroidered with flowers and gems. matchmaking /MACH-mey-ker/ [noun] – the activity of arranging marriages or romantic relationships between people Maybe we should do some matchmaking to introduce them to one another a little bit. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting Her dazzling performance was…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. more than you can shake a stick at /mohr thuhn yoo kan sheyk uh stik at/ [idiom] – a lot; more than anyone can count It may not look like it, but she has more problems than you can shake a stick at. effervescent /ef-er-VES-uhnt/ [adjective] – an effervescent liquid produces bubbles of gas Give effervescent powders and tablets right away after they have dissolved.  reminiscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhnt/ [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing His painting technique is reminiscent of Picasso’s. clink /klingk/ [verb] – to (cause something to) make a short…
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© Kanika Gupta via BBC Travel Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – if something is authentic, it is real, true, or what people say it is No worries, the news report is authentic. It’s a reliable source. proprietor /pruh-PRAHY-i-ter/ [noun] – a person who owns and usually manages a business Concerns about service quality should be directed to the proprietor. ember /EM-ber/ [noun] – a piece of wood or coal, etc. that continues to burn after a fire has no more flames Firefighters were dousing the embers hours later. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time A sustainable salmon fishery is essential for fishermen. carbon emissions /KAHR-buhn ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun (plural)] – carbon dioxide that planes, cars, factories, etc. produce, thought to be harmful to the environment The country’s efforts to limit carbon emissions are particularly commendable. footprint /FOOT-print/ [noun] – a measurement of the size, effect, etc. that something has Since 1977, there has been a 14% decrease in the overall carbon footprint required…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cost (someone) an arm and a leg /kawst uhn ahrm uhn uh leg/ [idiom] – to be very expensive She spotted a stunning coat, but it cost an arm and a leg. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to show the best qualities or parts of something The exhibition’s primary goal is to showcase African-American literature. attribute /A-truh-byoot/ [noun] – a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Having good organizational skills is an important attribute for managers. Shangri-La /SHANG-gruh-lah/ [noun] – an imaginary, beautiful place, often far away, where everything is pleasant and you can get…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. craggy /KRAG-ee/ [adjective] – rough and having many rocks Above the craggy coastline, there are always new discoveries to be made. lure /loor/ [verb] – to persuade someone to do something or go somewhere by offering them something exciting Supermarket chains strive to lure customers with price discounts. beleaguer /bih-LEE-ger/ [verb] – to surround someone in order to attack them Supplies are currently being delivered to the beleaguered city. succession /suhk-SESH-uhn/ [noun] – a number of similar people or events that exist or happen one after another A succession of presidents unsuccessfully attempted to fix the…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigid /FRIJ-id/ [adjective] – (of weather conditions or the conditions in a room) extremely cold People waited up in the frigid weather to buy potatoes, milk, sugar, and chocolate. perplexing /per-PLEKS-ing/ [adjective] – confusing To someone who doesn’t know anything about it, this book could seem incredibly perplexing. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time These temples were the most valuable cultural legacy that our forefathers left behind. emblem /EM-bluhm/ [noun] – an object that is used to represent a particular person, group, or…
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