(1) Double Tenth Day
Idiom :
They are trying to buy time. = They are
trying to stall for time.
Don’t sell yourself short. = Don’t
underestimate yourself.
Don’t give me a sell. = Don’t force me to
buy the product.
What are you going to sell? = What is your
purpose?
etymology :
claim = cry
acclaim /əˈkleɪm/
/verb/ to publicly praise someone for a
major achievement
e.g. Her latest play has been widely
acclaimed by critics.
declaim /dɪˈkleɪm/
/verb/ to say something, especially in a
formal or impressive way
e.g. Declaim against pride is not always a
sign of humility.
exclaim /ɪkˈskleɪm/
/verb/ to say something suddenly and
loudly, especially because you are surprised, impressed, angry etc.
e.g. She exclaimed in horror when she saw
me.
hap = luck
mishap /ˈmɪsˌhæp/
/noun/ a minor mistake or accident
e.g. Hundreds of children end up in
hospital after some preventable mishap.
haphazard /hæpˈhæzə(r)d/
/adjective/ done in a way that does not
seem to be carefully planned or organized
e.g. The books had been piled on the
shelves in a haphazard fashion.
perhaps /pə(r)ˈhæps/
/adverb/ used for saying that you are not
certain about something, or that something may or may not be true
e.g. It is perhaps not a good idea for a
seven-year-old to use a calculator.
(2) vocabulary journal
day1
leap /liːp/ verb
sentence (in the article) : In my quiet
moments, sitting at my desk writing in the small pool of yellow light from my
desk lamp, my letters’ colors leap to mind most vividly.
meaning : to move somewhere suddenly and
quickly
simple sentence : He leapt out of bed.
shade /ʃeɪd/ noun
sentence (in the article) : The shades
combine, bleed into each other, change slightly depending on their neighbors.
meaning : a particular form of a color. For
example sky blue and navy blue are shade of blue
simple sentence : The painter used
different textures and shades to represent the seasons.
institute /ˈɪnstɪˌtjuːt/ noun
sentence (in the article) : In the
following excerpt from the Web site of a research lab at the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology, you will read the stories of two women with a rare
neurological condition called synesthesia.
meaning : an organization that does a
particular type of research or educational work
simple sentence : They founded an institute
for research into the causes of mental illness.
simultaneously /ˌsɪm(ə)lˈteɪniəs/ adjective
sentence (in the article) : In the brain of
someone with synesthesia, however, two or more senses are activated
simultaneously.
meaning : happening or done at the same
time
simple sentence : In simultaneous
announcements, the two men resigned from their jobs.
intentionally /ɪnˈtenʃ(ə)nəl/ adjective
sentence (in the article) : This is not the
same as the poet using language intentionally to excite the imagination of the
reader.
meaning : deliberately
simple sentence : I didn't do it
intentionally.
day2
defective /dɪˈfektɪv/ adjective
sentence (in the article) : It is not
defective in any way.
meaning : not made correctly, or not
working correctly
simple sentence : You suffer from a
defective memory.
perceiving /pə(r)ˈsiːv/ verb
sentence (in the article) : She has
experienced synesthesia for as she as she can remember, perceiving colors in
numbers, letters, and when hearing certain sounds.
meaning : to notice or realize something
simple sentence : He quickly perceived the
truth.
incorporate /ɪnˈkɔː(r)pəreɪt/ verb
sentence (in the article) : Carol has
incorporated elements of what she sees in both her past work, painting, and
current endeavor, sculpture.
meaning : to add or include something as a
part of something else,for example as a part of an arrangement or a document
simple sentence : The Government
incorporated this principle into the 1977 law.
endeavor /ɪnˈdevə(r)/ noun
sentence (in the article) : Carol has
incorporated elements of what she sees in both her past work, painting, and
current endeavor, sculpture.
meaning : an effort to do something,
especially something new or difficult
simple sentence : The business was built up
largely through the endeavors of his mother.
dumbfounded /dʌmˈfaʊndɪd/ adjective
sentence (in the article) : I was
dumbfounded.
meaning : so surprised that you do not know
what to do or say
simple sentence : We were completely
dumbfounded by her rudeness.
day3
perfume /ˈpɜː(r)fjuːm/ noun
sentence (in the article) : If you are
wearing perfume and it wears off, the smell disappears.
meaning : a liquid with a pleasant smell
that you put on your skin
simple sentence : The smell of her perfume
lingered in the empty house.
wear off
sentence (in the article) : And sure
enough, when the nerve was out, and the anesthesia had worn off, there was no
more orange.
meaning : if a feeling wears off, it
gradually disappears
simple sentence : I got bored with the job
once the novelty wore off.
hollow /ˈhɒləʊ/ noun
sentence (in the article) : Belly button is
the small hollow or raised place in the middle of your stomach.
meaning : an area that is slightly lower
than the around
simple sentence : He can beat me hollow at
mathematics.
pointed /ˈpɔɪntɪd/ adjective
sentence (in the article) : There is
something pointed on the table.
meaning : with a point at the end
simple sentence : My father has a pointed
nose.
auxiliary /ɔːɡˈzɪliəri/ adjective
sentence (in the article) : If there is an
auxiliary verb in front of the main verb, it is sometimes possible to place the
adverb of manner between the auxiliary and the main verb.
meaning : available to provide extra help,
power, etc., when it is needed
simple sentence : Three types of auxiliary
conditions are of interest.
day4
layout /ˈleɪaʊt/ noun
sentence (in the article) : I followed,
examining the unusual layout of his home.
meaning : the way in which the different
parts of something are arranged
simple sentence : The user gradually
becomes familiar with the layout of the keyboard.
conflict /ˈkɒnflɪkt/ noun
sentence (in the article) : I quickly
identified with the atmosphere of Michael’s house, an attraction that stirred
up an old conflict.
meaning : a situation in which it is
difficult for two things to exist together or be true at the same time
simple sentence : There is a conflict
between the two sides of his personality.
stir up
sentence (in the article) : I quickly
identified with the atmosphere of Michael’s house, an attraction that stirred
up an old conflict.
meaning : arouse or excite feelings and
passions
simple sentence : The sight of the school
stirred up a lot of memories.
identify with
sentence (in the article) : I quickly
identified with the atmosphere of Michael’s house, an attraction that stirred
up an old conflict.
meaning : to feel that you can understand
and share someone else's feelings
simple sentence : He didn't seem to be able
to identify with ordinary people and their aspiration.
blurt out
sentence (in the article) : “Sometimes I
blurt these things out, “he whispered, leaning toward me.
meaning : to say something suddenly and
without thinking about the effect it will have, usually because you are nervous
or excited
simple sentence : She blurted out his name,
then gasped as she realized what she’d done.
day5
diagnosis /ˌdaɪəɡˈnəʊsɪs/ noun
sentence (in the article) : A strange
diagnosis came to mind, but I wanted to hear more in Michael’s own words to be
sure.
meaning : a statement about what disease
someone has, based on examining them
simple sentence : Early diagnosis and
treatment can prevent serious problems.
rub /rʌb/ verb
sentence (in the article) : You rub your
hands together when you wash them.
meaning : to press and move your hands or
an object over a surface
simple sentence : The boy rubbed his eyes
sleepily.
grin /ɡrɪn/ verb
sentence (in the article) : What are you
grinning about?
meaning : to smile showing your teeth
simple sentence : Ruth grinned at him as
she waved goodbye.
engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ verb
sentence (in the article) : That will
interfere with your fluency and make it difficult for you to remain engaged in
the text.
meaning : to attract and keep someone's
interest or attention
simple sentence : A good radio script
should be able to engage the listener.
get into
sentence (in the article) : Then, for a
while, you get really into it.
meaning : have a passion for something
simple sentence : You know my brothers
really get into video games.
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