Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

WORKSHEET #48. Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #48 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.    While I was watching the movie titled “The House of Dynamite”, I found myself horrified just by the imagination of the current US government either succeeding or failing in launching a pre_________________ attack to prevent the enemy from striking first or vice versa. (*meaning “to start an attack initiated on the basis of incontrovertible evidence that an enemy attack is imminent”)       2.    Chef Jennifer’s ambr_____________ dessert was like a party in my mouth. It was exceptionally flavorful and heavenly! (*meaning “succulently sweet or fragrant; balmy; divine”)       3.    The artist designed an ex _____________ for Beyonce's private collection. (* a Latin phrase meaning "from the books" or to paraphrase, "from the library or collection of" the phrase is frequently used on bookplates)   ...

  WORKSHEET #47    Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #47 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!    1.    His biggest strength in terms of personality is that he never hides his true colors. Sometimes, this strength backfires when he says his thoughts str________________ up (*meaning “honestly/ truthfully”), which causes people to get severely sca___________ (*meaning “wounded/ hurt/ damaged/ destroyed”) and annoyed.       2.    How many times have I told you not to throw _____________ at your coworkers in front of your boss? (*meaning “to criticize someone or something publicly and show that you do not respect them ”)       3.    Joseph feels ambi________________ about pizza. He loves it, but he knows it’s not healthy to order pizza late at night every weekend. (*meaning “having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas”)       4.    Hov got a spi___________ n...

Every answer is a familiar two-word phrase or name in which the first two letters of each word are the same state postal abbreviation. Ex. Co lorado -- everyday ailment there's no cure for -- CO mmon CO ld   1. Florida -- sudden rush of water down a streambed 2. Wisconsin -- aid in seeing the road when it rains 3. Louisiana -- deep-blue gem with a Latin name 4. California -- Christmas tree decoration you can eat 5. Pennsylvania -- tricky thing to learn to do with a car 6. Indiana -- something a stockbroker is not allowed to share 7. Alabama -- star of "M*A*S*H" 8. Massachusetts -- female disciple who anointed the feet of Jesus 9. Maine -- tribal doctors 10. Delaware -- event in which vehicles go around a track crashing into each other 11. Georgia -- part of the dashboard that measures from full to empty 12. Washington -- city in Washington      Answer Keys      1.   FL: Fl ash Fl ood     2.   WI: ...

WORKSHEET #46 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #46 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    Even before the red carpet at Hollywood's Dolby Theater hasn't even been rolled up yet, Tins_______________ is already buzzing about next year's Oscar race. (*meaning “Hollywood, or the superficially glamorous world it represents”)       2.    Kirsten is in ____________bo about her future career path after graduating. (*meaning “to be in a state of uncertainty or a period of suspension where a decision is pending”)       3.    Back when I was living in Peoria, I found myself ______________ down for the nasty and hairy season as the winter approaching. (*meaning “to get prepared/ to brace oneself for something”)       4.    The current right-wing political party in South Korea has been in a state of ______________ since former president Yoon, Suk Yeol got arrested, impreach...

  WORKSHEET #45 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #45 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!   1.   It’s no use _______________ing down on him with a lot of questions in a tone of interrogation. (*meaning “literally moving towards someone in a threatening way or with great force, or figuratively to describe putting pressure on somebody, either by making an effort or by verbally pressing them”)       2.   Troy misses his qu_____________ power as the V.P. of this company. (*meaning “former/ ex”)       3.   You really want to know what happened to Mr. Baker? Well, don’t _____   __________ . I don’t want to talk about that bitter story. (*meaning “"don't talk about that topic," often used for subjects that are unpleasant, controversial, or best left unsaid”)     4.   I think they became rich through du_______________ means, but they must be laughing all the way to the bank, though. (*meaning “doubti...

WORKSHEET #44 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #44 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.   Tonight, all the rich ‘art afici______________ ’ in town will come to this exhibition. (*meaning “a person who is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about a particular subject activity or Pursuit”)   2.   I am not impressed by the high-toned schm___________ in this movie. (*meaning “(Yiddish expression) extremely or excessively sentimental music or art” )   3.   That horror flick was the most blood________________ (*meaning “causing horror/ terror”) spine-_________ (*meaning “a work of fiction that induces fear or nervousness”) that I have ever watched in my life!   4.   My childhood friend, Khan, has become such a bigwig in the field of fashion. His clothing line pursues the st__________ and simply chic styles. (*meaning “(slang) easily or effortlessly stylish, exhibiting style with ease”)   5.   I’m in the mood...