Pre-Listening Vocabulary originate: begin neutral: not involved in a conflict censorship: the practice of restricting information influenza: a viral infection that can be passed on (flu) in ones prime: in the most productive years of ones life (appro...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary ancient: from a long time ago dwelling: a place where someone lives relay: to transfer from one person to another revival: the act of coming alive again; rebirth compulsory: required convey: to make something understood maste...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary rare: not common irrational: not reasonable classified: grouped by like qualities provoke: to excite or bother a living thing and cause a reaction initiate: to be the one to start something delicacy: a type of food that is ra...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary bovine: related to cows accent: the distinctive tone of a spoken language herd: a group of some types of animals, such as cows and sheep vocalize: to say something out loud phenomenon: an extraordinary observance Cows Have Ac...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary triple bypass: a surgical procedure to prevent blockage to the heart flatline: to register no brain waves or heartbeat on a monitor mascot: a person or character that brings attention to a brand, team, or establishment die-ha...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary traffic jam: the loss of vehicle flow on a roadway congestion: heavy traffic that prevents vehicles from moving quickly rely on: to require help from others haul: to carry a heavy load expressway: highway; roadway where vehic...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary post (prefix): after; later postscript: after the writing addendum: additional information series: more than one in a row PPS: post postscript correspondence: communication by letters PPS Stands For Post Postscript When you w...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary rickety: old and not well maintained seismic: related to vibrations of the earth monitor: to observe canyon: a deep valley with steep cliffs at ones own risk: no other person or group will take responsibility if something bad...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary spoil: to go rotten high concentration: a large amount of one substance inside another thrive: to do or live well crystallize: to change form and become solid crystals nourish: to provide materials needed for growth and healt...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary typography: the look or style of typed material condition: a requirement fine print: small type swear word: a curse word; usually used to show anger or excitement bullet point: an item in a list An Asterisk Is A Little Star A...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary accustomed to: used to tirelessly: without tiring; for long hours surge barrier: man-made protection built to keep the sea from flooding onto the land valve: a device that opens and shuts; changes the direction of fluid Nethe...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary run out of: to use something until its gone; to need more of something substitute (noun or verb): something that is used in place of something else (to use in place of) equivalent: the same measurement puree: a mashed or liqu...
Pre-Listening Vocabulary self-proclaimed: decided or claimed (a title) on ones own sponsor: to support a person or cause with funding or assistance deter: to prevent vandalize: to purposely cause damage to property kick off: to start something festiv...
Bats Arent Blind The expression blind as a bat is not an accurate simile. Studies suggest that bats rely on visual landmarks just like birds do. Unlike birds, bats are mammals. The only mammal in the world that can fly is the bat. Some species of bat...
Charlie Chaplins Moustache Was Fake During the month of November many men grow a moustache to raise awareness and funds for mens health issues, including prostate cancer. The observance is called Movember, and has been in existence since 1999. While...
