Advanced English Skills

2021-09-02 09:23:17 Word of the Day
vacillate

Definition: (verb) To swing indecisively from one course of action or opinion to another.
Synonyms: hover, oscillate, vibrate.
Usage: I vacillated about what to say for so long that the man on the phone asked if I was still there.
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2021-09-02 07:18:09 Idiom of the Day
make (something) up as (one) goes (along)

To improvise continuously as one does something; to do something without formal guidelines, structure, rules, etc. Watch the video

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2021-09-01 19:29:06 Religion : NPR
A Maskless Church Camp And Conference Are Linked To 180 COVID-19 Cases

https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2021/09/01/gettyimages-1180187740-edit_wide-12208c9e444b4167748a8ffe01e928b8cca0a1de.jpg?s=600 The Illinois events, both hosted by one unnamed organization, did not require masks or COVID-19 testing. Officials say that more than 1,000 people across at least four states could have been exposed.

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2021-09-01 09:23:24 IELTS Energy English Podcast
IELTS Energy 1079: Life After IELTS: Oscar's 3 Tips to Thrive in Canada

Get your estimated IELTS Band Score. Take the IELTS Quiz at https://www.allearsenglish.com/myscore
Today you'll meet Oscar Cecena, host of the podcast Immigrants of Toronto. You'll hear about his own immigration journey, and his expert advice on preparing for success in Canada, or any country you hope to settle in when your done with IELTS, and ready for your dream life.

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2021-09-01 09:22:49 Word of the Day
castigate

Definition: (verb) Censure severely.
Synonyms: chasten, chastise, objurgate.
Usage: Often he would look back on his day of toil, and castigate himself for failing to fulfill his true purpose of the day.
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2021-09-01 07:17:37 Idiom of the Day
make heavy going of (something)

To make something harder or more laborious to do, especially more than is usual or necessary. Watch the video

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2021-08-31 18:20:11 Opinion : NPR
Opinion: Here's How Biden Should Strengthen Ties With Ukraine

https://media.npr.org/assets/img/2021/07/13/ap21140350651492_wide-acf86e4976a61549f7403366e868ea9432e481f5.jpg?s=600 Ukrainians have watched the U.S. exit from Afghanistan with dismay and are desperate to hear reassurance of support as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Washington, two former U.S. diplomats write.

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