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CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #72 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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WORKSHEET #72 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #72 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    Jess hopes that he just takes her as she is instead of tra_____________ into her feelings and thoughts like a detective.  (*meaning “to sift through something as part of a search or to thoroughly investigate something”)   2.    It might be somewhat dangerous to live in the pe___________ra of a relationship. Those in such a relationship could feel free to some extent, but they are not totally free of responsibility. (*meaning “(literally) a shaded region surrounding the dark central portion of a sunspot” or (figuratively) an area of uncertainty between mutually exclusive states or an area on the edge of something; a region where differentiating between aspects or results can be challenging due to ambiguity or uncertainty”)   3.    Ben is not the kind of guy who easily back_____________ on his initial thoughts or sta...
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TIME TO PLAY THE LATEST SUNDAY PUZZLE: ON-AIR CHALLENGE FROM NPR!!!

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Every answer today is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first word starts BE- and the second word start D- (as in "bed"). (Ex. Sauce often served with tortilla chips  -->  BE AN D IP)   1. Sinuous Mideast entertainer who may have a navel decoration   2. Oscar category won multiple times by Frank Capra and Steven Spielberg   3. While it's still light at the end of the day   4. Obstruction in a stream made by animals that gnaw   5. Actress who starred in "Now, Voyager" and "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?"   6. Two-time Conservative prime minister of Great Britain in the 19th century   7. Italian for "beautiful woman"   8. Patron at an Oktoberfest, e.g.   9. Dim sum dish made with ground meat and fillings wrapped in a wonton and steamed   10. [Fill in the blank:] Something that is past its prime has seen ___   11. Like the engine room and sleeping quarters on a ship ...
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CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #71 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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  WORKSHEET #71. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #71 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    I often came across deer on the road or in humans’ residential areas during the deer’s fawning season. While driving, I had to v_______r (*meaning “to change direction suddenly”) into the other lane cautiously.   2.    The Leigh family was a typical ath__________s who never believe God’s providence. (*meaning “a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God”)   3.    I was awestruck by the marvelously beautiful Grand Canyon full of b_____________ ! (*meaning “an isolated hill or mountain rising abruptly above the surrounding land/ a prominent, flat-topped hill with steep sides, often found in the American West”)   4.    The professor made me sick by the way he tries to incul__________ his ideas and opinions into his students.   (*meaning “to instill (an attitude/ idea/ or ...
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CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #70 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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WORKSHEET #70. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #70 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!    1.    Even the crummy old apartment he’s living in could not __________ away from the dignity that he has as a respectable human being. (*meaning “to reduce value/beauty”)   2.      Native American tribes used wam__________ for diplomacy, tribute, and ceremony, highlighting its dual role as both money and cultural record. (*meaning “cylindrical beads made from shells, pierced and strung, used by North American Indians as a medium of exchange, for ornaments, and for ceremonial and sometimes spiritual purposes, especially such beads when white but also including the more valuable black or dark-purple varieties”)     3.    The car dealer Maggie tried to ____________-sell us on the premium package, but we weren't interested at all. (*meaning “to get/push a customer to purchase a good or service immediately without time t...
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CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #69 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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WORKSHEET #69 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #69 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!         1.    Expanding the pall______________ care program is crucial for ensuring dignified care for all serious illnesses. (*meaning “program provides symptom relief and support for serious illnesses, helping patients and families manage pain, stress, and emotional needs alongside curative treatments”)         2.    What your dad expect from you sounds so prelap_______________ (*meaning “of or relating to the time before the Fall of Adam and Eve”) to my ears. You’re a teenager living in the 21 st century!       3.    I love this painting in which a couple of swans are pla____________ floating on the river. (*meaning “calmly and peacefully, so you can use it to describe someone acting tranquil or something moving smoothly”)       4.    When I came back home from sc...
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CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #68 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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WORKSHEET #68 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 68 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.     Annie looked con_____________ (*meaning “It can mean someone appears totally absorbed by a strong feeling, such as grief, rage, or shame”) with grief at her close friend’s funeral.       2.    The news reported a multi-vehicle p_________-up on the interstate during the morning commute. (*meaning “a massive collision of several or many moving vehicles”)       3.    Eddie has always been my r___________ through thick and thin. (*meaning “a person you can always rely on to help and support you”)       4.    Jane is such a finicky and picky eater who normally eats a ske_____________ of anything on her plate. (*meaning “a very small amount of something”) She made me lose appetite as well.       5.    The wildfire turned the forest into a terr...
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CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #67 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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WORKSHEET #67 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 67 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    George has written many love poems and songs since he broke up with his girl friend from Poland. His poems and songs are full of saud_____________. (*meaning “a feeling of longing, melancholy, or bittersweet nostalgia that is supposedly characteristic of the Portuguese or Brazilian temperament”)       2.    If you think he is imper_____________ to (*meaning “not allowing fluid to pass through (literal meaning)”or “incapable of being injured/ impaired; unable to be affected by…”) harsh criticism or verbal attacks toward him, you must have gotten him wrong. He might look impenetrable like that on the outside , but he is the most vulnerable man that I have ever known. (*meaning “on the outer side, edge, or surface of something”)         3.    I can’t believe that Nicholas could still stay ela________...
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