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English vocabulary drilling by Zvezd episodes
- episode 6 - perpetrator, fasten, canvass, evict, slam, testament, stakeout, disregard, mumble, molest
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* most of the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) perpetrator (perp) - someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act
Example: the perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals
2) fasten - to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together or closed
Example 2.1: seat belt is securely fastened
Example 2.2: this shirt fastens at the back
3)
- canvass (GET SUPPORT) - to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area
Example 3.1: I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every
evening this week- canvass verb (ASK) - to try to discover information or opinions
by asking peopleExample 3.2: the council has been canvassing local opinion/local
people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development- canvass (SUGGEST) - to suggest an idea or plan to be considered
Example 3.3: wind and wave power are now being seriously
canvassed as the solution to our energy problems4) evict - to force someone to leave somewhere
Example 4.1: tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted
Example 4.2: he was evicted from the bar for drunken and disorderly behaviour
5)
- slam (verb) - to close or shut with great force, that action is often accompanied by a loud noise
Example 5.1: the wind made the door/window slam (shut)
Example 5.2: close the door carefully, don't slam it
- slam (verb) - to criticize
Example 5.3: Although the reviewers slammed the play, the audience loved it
- slam (noun) - a sudden loud noise
Example 5.4: the door shut with a slam
6)
- testament - proof
Example 6.1: the detail of her wildlife paintings is (a) testament to (= proof of) her powers of observation
- testament- will that someone makes, saying what should be done with their money and property after they die
Example 6.2: this article will give clear instructions for making a last will and testament
7) stakeout - the continuous watching of a building or area, especially by the police
8)
- disregard - the fact of showing no care or respect for something
Example 8.1: what amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion
- disregard - to ignore something
Example 8.2: he told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again
9) mumble - to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand
Example: she mumbled something about being too busy
10)
- molest (ATTACK SEXUALLY) - to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes
Example 10.1: the girl had been molested frequently by her stepfather from the age of eight
Example 10.2: the man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys
- molest (ATTACK) - to touch, push, etc. someone violently
Example 10.3: United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators
To contact me: [email protected]
7 min - episode 5 - pole, turnstile, relegate, suave, steep, gorge, beverage, flair, intent, squirm
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1)
- pole - a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things
Example 1.1: a telegraph/electricity pole
- pole - either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns
Example 1.2: the North/South Pole
Example 1.3: most weather satellites are stationed over the Equator or travel over the poles
- pole - one of the ends of a magnet (= an object that both attracts and pushes away iron and steel objects) where the magnetic force is strongest
Example 1.4 :Like poles repel and unlike poles attract
- pole - one of the two points on a battery (= a device that produces electricity) where a connection can be made in an electrical circuit. One point is negative and the other positive
Example 1.5: a wire ran from the clock to one of the poles of the battery
2) turnstile - a device that controls the way into or out of a building, room, or area of land, especially one that you have to pay to enter. It is a post with a number of short poles sticking out from it that have to be pushed round as each person walks through the entrance
Example: the number of spectators going through the turnstiles is up from last season
3) to relegate - to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position
Example: she resigned when she was relegated to a desk job
4) a suave man is very polite, pleasant, and usually attractive, often in a way that is slightly false
Example: he's very suave and sophisticated.
5)
- steep (of a slope) (adj)- rising or falling at a sharp angle
Example 5.1: the castle is set on a steep hill/hillside
- a steep (adj) rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low
Example 5.2:there has been a steep increase/rise in prices
- steep(especially of prices) (adj) - too much, or more than is reasonable
Example 5.3: they are having to face very steep taxes
- to steep (v) - to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour
Example 5.4:leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight
Example 5.5:We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert
6) gorge - a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock
not in the audio but you should keep in mind too: to gorge - to eat until you are unable to eat any more: If you gorge yourself on snacks like that, you won't eat your dinner
7) beverage - a drink of any type
Example: hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
8)
- flair - natural ability to do something well
Example 8.1: he has a flair for languages
- flair - a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way
Example 8.2: he played with great imagination and flair
9)
- intent (adj) - giving all your attention to something
Example 9.1:an intent stare
Example 9.2:she had an intent look on her face
- intent (noun) - the fact that you want and plan to do something:
Example 9.3: I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent
- to be intent (steady expression) - to be determined to do or achieve something
Example 9.4: I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it
10)
- to squirm (v) - to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Example 10.1: nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment
Example 10.2:the fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still
- to squirm (v) - to feel nervous or embarrassed about something
Example 10.3: he would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour
- squirm (noun) - a side to side, awkward movement, sometimes made because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Example 10.4: his squirms of discomfort were hilarious to watch
To contact me: [email protected]
8 min - 4 episode - dainty, swerve, cease, forge, abrupt, diligence, superfluous, queer, brisk, soar
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) dainty - small, attractive, and delicateExample: dainty feet2) swerve - to change direction suddenly, especially when you are driving a vehicleExample: He swerved to avoid a cyclist and hit another car3) to cease - to stop
Example 3.1: He ordered his men to cease firing.Example 3.2: Her behaviour never ceases to amaze me4)- forge verb (COPY) - to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive:
Example 4.1: a forged passport or forged signatureExample 4.2: a number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine- forge verb (CREATE) - to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty
Example 4.3: she forged a new career for herself as a singer
- forge verb (MOVE) - to suddenly and quickly move forward
Example 4.4: just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged aheadExample 4.5: she forged through the snow- forge noun- a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes
5)
- abrupt - sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant
Example 5.1 (abrupt end): our conversation came to an abrupt end when George burst into the room
Example 5.2 (abrupt change): there was an abrupt change in her attitude towards me when she heard that I was Alan's girlfriend
- abrupt - using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly
Example 5.3: he is sometimes very abrupt with clients
6) diligence - the quality of working carefully and with a lot of effort
Example 6.1: she hoped that her diligence would be noticed at work
Example 6.2: the exhibition has been researched with extraordinary diligence
7) superfluous - more than is needed; extra and not necessary
Example: the report was spoiled by a mass of superfluous detail
8)
- queer adjective (STRANGE) - strange, unusual, or not expected
Example 8.1: what a queer thing to say!
Example 8.2: I'm feeling rather queer (= ill), may I sit down?
- queer noun - a person whose gender identity or sexuality does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality
- queer verb - to change something so that it does not relate only to one gender, either male or female, or so that it no longer fits traditional ideas about gender or sexuality
Example 8.3: teenage boys with Instagram accounts are queering the cosmetics industry
9) brisk - quick, energetic, and active
Example 9.1: a brisk walk
Example 9.2: he set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up
Example 9.3: her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words)
10)
- soar - to rise very quickly to a high level
Example 10.1: all night long fireworks soared into the sky
Example 10.2: emperatures will soar over the weekend, say the weather forecasters
Example 10.3: house prices soared a further 20 percent
- soar - to reach a great height
Example 10.4: the highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky
- soar (FLY) - (of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power
Example 10.5: she watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her
To contact me: [email protected]
7 min - 3 episode - moisture, derive, figurehead, perilous, reminisce, endorsement, deterrence, allege, adverse, soothe
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) moisture (~humidity) - a liquid such as water in the form of very small drops, either in the air, in a substance, or on a surface
Example: These plants need a rich soil that retains moisture
2) to derive - to get or obtain something
Example: The institute derives all its money from foreign investments3) figurehead - someone who has the position of leader in an organization but who has no real powerExample: The president of this company is just a figurehead - the Chief Executive has day-to-day control
4) perilous - extremely dangerous
Example: The country roads are quite perilous
5) reminisce - to talk or write about past experiences that you remember with pleasure
Example: My grandfather used to reminisce about his years in the navy
6)
- endorsement - the act of saying that you approve of or support something or someone
Example 6.1: The campaign hasn't received any political endorsements
Example 6.2: He hoped to secure quick endorsement of the plan from the president
- endorsement - the fact of a famous person appearing in an advertisement saying that they use and like a product
Example 6.3: products that carry an endorsement from a celebrity
- endorsement - a mark on a driving licence that shows the driver is guilty of driving in an illegal way
Example 6.4: He's got a couple of endorsements on his licence already
7) deterrence - the action or the fact of holding people from doing something
Example: They believed in the principle of nuclear deterrence
8) Allege - to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof
Example: The two men allege (that) the police forced them to make false confessions
9) Adverse - having a negative or harmful effect on something
Example 9.1: They received a lot of adverse publicity about the changes
Example 9.2: I had an adverse reaction to the injection
10) soothe - to make someone feel calm or less worried
Example: to soothe a crying baby
To contact me: [email protected]
6 min - 2 episode - influx, retention, jeopardy, tangible, designate, dissipate, ambience, wit, auxiliary, extrinsic
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1) Influx - the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time
Example: Turkey is expecting an influx of several thousand refugees over the next few days
2) Retention - the ability to keep or continue having something
Example: 2.1 The ability of a company to keep its employees and stop them from going to work somewhere else2.2 The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth
3) Jeopardy ~ hazard, risk
Example: 3.1 The lives of thousands of birds are in jeopardy as a result of the oil spill
3.2 The 1.2 billion euro investment programme was being put in jeopardy by the strikes
4) Tangible - real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced
Example: 4.1 We need tangible evidence if we're going to take legal action4.2 Other tangible benefits include an increase in salary and shorter working hours
5) Designate - to choose someone officially to do a particular job
Example: Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain
Designate - to say officially that a place or thing has a particular character or purposeExample: This area of the park has been specially designated for children6) Dissipate - to gradually disappear or waste
Example: 6.1 The heat gradually dissipates into the atmosphere
6.2 His anger dissipated as the situation became clear
7) Ambience - the character of a place or the quality it seems to have
Example: Despite being a busy city, Dublin has the ambience of a country town
8) Wit - the ability to use words in a clever and humorous way
Example: a woman of great intelligence and wit
9) Auxiliary - giving help or support, especially to a more important person or thing
Example: 9.1 Auxiliary staff/nurses
Auxiliary - A verb that gives grammatical information not given by the main verb of a sentence9.2 In the sentence "she has finished her book," "has" is an auxiliary10) Extrinsic - coming from outside, or not related to something
Example: Extrinsic forces were responsible for the breakdown of the peace talks
To contact me: [email protected]6 min - 1 episode - whine, demise, coercion, incentive, implication, concede (consession), fallacy, rebut, disposable, feasible
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1)
- whine - to make a long, high, sad sound, if you whine, especially as a child, you complain or express disappointment or unhappiness
repeatedly
Example: Alice, if you keep whining I won't take you - do you understand?
- whine (n) - an unpleasant high sound or voice
2)
- demise - the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system
Example 2.1: the demise of the company was sudden and unexpected
- sb's demise - the death of a person
Example 2.2: much has been written about the circumstances surrounding her demise
3) coercion - the use of force to persuade someone to do something that they are unwilling to do
Example: he claimed the police had used coercion, threats, and promises to obtain the statement illegally
4) incentive - something that encourages a person to do something
Example: tax incentives have been very effective in encouraging people to save and invest more of their income
5)
- implication - an occasion when you seem to suggest something without saying it directly
Example 5.1: she accused the party and, by implication, its leader too
- implication - the effect that an action or decision will have on something else in the future
Example 5.2: what are the implications of the new law?
- implication - an occasion when you suggest or show that someone is involved in a crime
Example 5.3: the case depended upon his implication of his co-workers in the fraud
6)
- concede (verb) - to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true
Example 6.1: the government has conceded (that) the new tax policy has been a disaster
- concession (noun) - something that is allowed or given up, often in order to end a disagreement
Example: both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks
7) fallacy - an idea that a lot of people think is true but is in fact false
Example: it is a common fallacy that women are worse drivers than men
8) rebut - to argue that a statement or claim is not true
Example: He appeared on TV to rebut the charges against him
9)
- disposable (adj) - a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use
Example 9.1: disposable cups/plates
- disposable (noun) - a product that is intended to be thrown away after use
Example 9.2: paper/plastic/medical disposables
10) feasible - able to be made, done, or achieved
Example with the extra resources, the project now seems feasible
To contact me: [email protected]
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About English vocabulary drilling by Zvezd
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This podcast is designed to learn new words by pronouncing the word itself, defining it in English and spelling the word. Each episode contains 10 words. The words are not ordered in any certain way,…
the author uses words unfamiliar to himself. This podcast does not claim to be a learning resource. The author publishes the episodes primarily for himself, with the opportunity for other people to use them for free to study if they find it useful.