Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

WORKSHEET #9 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #9 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.    I was disgusted by the politician's b_________e attacks on his opponent.   (*meaning “morally low, dishonorable, or contemptible. It can describe actions, people, ways/methods or even things that are considered inferior, ignoble, or lacking in positive qualities”)       2.    Mrs. Nelson said “What is with all this jollification? Cracking stupid jokes and making noises are non ______et in my classroom!” (*word from Latin meaning “not permitted or lawful.”)       3.    He always says his parents are the ones whom h”) t______________ to no matter how harsh his reality could be. (*meaning “to ask someone for help, advice, or support, or to rely on someone in a difficult situation”)       4.    My mom was a li_____________on officer in the air force during the war. (*meaning “a perso...

Every answer today is the name of something you might wear in two syllables . This could be something primarily worn by men, primarily by women, or both. I'll give you rhymes for the answers. You name the things.   Ex. Razor --> Blazer       1.    Racket     2.    Lackeys     3.    Gofers     4.    Honcho     5.    Candles     6.    Venoms     7.    Bowsers     8.    Kittens     9.    Starry     10.   Woody     11.   Wordle          Answer Keys 1.   Jacket 2.   Khakis 3.   Loafers 4.   Poncho 5.   Sandals 6.   Denims 7.   Trousers 8.   Mittens 9.   Saree 10.               Hoodie ...

WORKSHEET #8 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #8 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.    The only thing that Hank does to relieve his daily stress from work is to stop by his favorite gin ________________ and have a long coze with the bartender. (*meaning “tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms, often provides light meals”)   2.    It looks like the director hasn’t lost any of his stylistic b_______o , upping the ante on gruesome imagery in this much bleaker film. (*meaning “vim; vivacity”)   3.    The Ultimate Death Valley marathon seems to be testing the runners’ capability to endure the life-threatening level of tribu________________. (*meaning “suffering or difficulty that you go through in a particular situation)   4.    In _____________sight , he thought he should not have taken for granted her tender, loving, care. (*meaning “(adverbial phrase) in retrospect; considering or ...

  Koreans mark August 15 as the most significantly important day in history. More than one generation of three decades under the Japanese colonialism had wreaked havoc on Korean culture and spirits. However, the indefatigable patriotism and resilience made it possible for the country to bounce back and stand tall where it is today. I would like to take a silent moment to pay tribute to all those selfless independence activists and fighters to save and keep my home country, Korea.   Today, let us go over some English expressions that are related to ‘freedom’ or ‘liberty’.        1.    Now that he has turned in all his manuscripts to the publisher, Joe feels as free as a _____________ and begins to plan for his trips to Spain.       2.      Heather bravely cut the _______________ with her toxic relationship and started a new chapter in her life.        3.    Most people wish t...

WORKSHEET #7 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #7 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.    Leone stayed unper_______________ in spite of all the acrimonious criticism about his latest film project. (*meaning “not disturbed/ worried/ upset or troubled”)   2.    This old photo of my son in his childhood always brings back those sweet old days when I used to _____oon the song “Rockabye Baby” to him as I was tucking him in the crib. (*meaning “to hum or sing in a soft low voice, especially in a sentimental manner”)   3.    People are still re___________ from the disastrous evil conduct committed by the former president and his wife along with the corrupted government in South Korea. (*meaning “to be deeply affected or mentally shaken by something, often negatively”)   4.    The scene from the horror flick made me feel the pain of the main character when she was wri_______________ in extreme fear. (*meanin...

WORKSHEET #6 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #6 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!       1.    In the Sun-Earth-Moon system, ____________gy occurs at the time of the full moon and new moon. Some hypnotists or mediums argue that people tend to show abnormal behavior when it happens. I wonder if this phenomenon occurs because human life is a _________________gy of wondrously incompatible elements. (*meaning “the nearly straight-line configuration of three celestial bodies; a pair of connected or corresponding things”)       2.    He is not a pleasant man to be around because he can hardly ever develops a good ___________ort with others. (*meaning “a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other’s feelings or ideas and communicative well”)       3.    While I was working on TESOL (Teaching English to the Speakers of Other Languages) program, I ...