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episode 5 - pole, turnstile, relegate, suave, steep, gorge, beverage, flair, intent, squirm

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 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: zvv1202@gmail.com
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