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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.

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June 13, 2023

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) <ul> <li>canvass (GET SUPPORT) - to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area</li> </ul> Example 3.1: I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week <ul> <li>canvass verb (ASK) - to try to discover information or opinions by asking people</li> </ul> Example 3.2: the council has been canvassing local opinion/local people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development <ul> <li>canvass (SUGGEST) - to suggest an idea or plan to be considered</li> </ul> Example 3.3: wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems 4) 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) <ul> <li>slam (verb) - to close or shut with great force, that action is often accompanied by a loud noise</li> </ul> Example 5.1: the wind made the door/window slam (shut) Example 5.2: close the door carefully, don't slam it <ul> <li>slam (verb) - to criticize</li> </ul> Example 5.3: Although the reviewers slammed the play, the audience loved it <ul> <li>slam (noun) - a sudden loud noise</li> </ul> Example 5.4: the door shut with a slam 6) <ul> <li>testament - proof</li> </ul> Example 6.1: the detail of her wildlife paintings is (a) testament to (= proof of) her powers of observation <ul> <li>testament- will that someone makes, saying what should be done with their money and property after they die</li> </ul> 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) <ul> <li>disregard - the fact of showing no care or respect for something</li> </ul> Example 8.1: what amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion <ul> <li>disregard - to ignore something</li> </ul> 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) <ul> <li>molest (ATTACK SEXUALLY) - to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes</li> </ul> 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 <ul> <li>molest (ATTACK) - to touch, push, etc. someone violently </li> </ul> Example 10.3: United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators To contact me: zvv1202@gmail.com

June 5, 2023

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) <ul> <li>pole - a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things</li> </ul> Example 1.1: a telegraph/electricity pole <ul> <li>pole - either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns</li> </ul> Example 1.2: the North/South Pole Example 1.3: most weather satellites are stationed over the Equator or travel over the poles <ul> <li>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</li> </ul> Example 1.4 :Like poles repel and unlike poles attract <ul> <li>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</li> </ul> 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) <ul> <li>steep (of a slope) (adj)- rising or falling at a sharp angle</li> </ul> Example 5.1: the castle is set on a steep hill/hillside <ul> <li>a steep (adj) rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low</li> </ul> Example 5.2:there has been a steep increase/rise in prices <ul> <li>steep(especially of prices) (adj) - too much, or more than is reasonable </li> </ul> Example 5.3: they are having to face very steep taxes <ul> <li>to steep (v) - to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour</li> </ul> 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) <ul> <li>flair - natural ability to do something well</li> </ul> Example 8.1: he has a flair for languages <ul> <li>flair - a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way</li> </ul> Example 8.2: he played with great imagination and flair 9) <ul> <li>intent (adj) - giving all your attention to something</li> </ul> Example 9.1:an intent stare Example 9.2:she had an intent look on her face <ul> <li>intent (noun) - the fact that you want and plan to do something:</li> </ul> Example 9.3: I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent <ul> <li>to be intent (steady expression) - to be determined to do or achieve something</li> </ul> Example 9.4: I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it 10) <ul> <li>to squirm (v) - to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain</li> </ul> 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 <ul> <li>to squirm (v) - to feel nervous or embarrassed about something</li> </ul> Example 10.3: he would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour <ul> <li>squirm (noun) - a side to side, awkward movement, sometimes made because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain</li> </ul> Example 10.4: his squirms of discomfort were hilarious to watch To contact me: zvv1202@gmail.com

May 14, 2023

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 delicate Example: dainty feet 2) swerve - to change direction suddenly, especially when you are driving a vehicle Example: He swerved to avoid a cyclist and hit another car 3) to cease - to stop Example 3.1: He ordered his men to cease firing. Example 3.2: Her behaviour never ceases to amaze me 4) <ul> <li>forge verb (COPY) - to make an illegal copy of something in order to deceive: </li> </ul> Example 4.1: a forged passport or forged signature Example 4.2: a number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine <ul> <li>forge verb (CREATE) - to make or produce something, especially with some difficulty </li> </ul> Example 4.3: she forged a new career for herself as a singer <ul> <li>forge verb (MOVE) - to suddenly and quickly move forward</li> </ul> Example 4.4: just 100 metres from the finishing line Jackson forged ahead Example 4.5: she forged through the snow <ul> <li>forge noun- a working area with a fire for heating metal until it is soft enough to be beaten into different shapes</li> </ul> 5) <ul> <li>abrupt - sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant </li> </ul> 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 <ul> <li>abrupt - using too few words when talking, in a way that seems rude and unfriendly </li> </ul> 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) <ul> <li>queer adjective (STRANGE) - strange, unusual, or not expected </li> </ul> Example 8.1: what a queer thing to say! Example 8.2: I'm feeling rather queer (= ill), may I sit down? <ul> <li>queer noun - a person whose gender identity or sexuality does not fit society's traditional ideas about gender or sexuality </li> </ul> <ul> <li>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 </li> </ul> 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) <ul> <li>soar - to rise very quickly to a high level </li> </ul> 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 <ul> <li>soar - to reach a great height </li> </ul> Example 10.4: the highest peak in the range soars 15,771 feet into the sky <ul> <li>soar (FLY) - (of a bird or aircraft) to rise high in the air while flying without moving the wings or using power</li> </ul> Example 10.5: she watched the gliders soaring effortlessly above her To contact me: zvv1202@gmail.com

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