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...

WORKSHEET #43 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #43 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    Ken was trying impress his girlfriend Barbie through love songs, but he forgot that he is ____________- deaf (*meaning “unable to perceive differences of musical pitch accurately”) who always sings off-___________ . (*meaning “to sing with the wrong pitch for the notes in a song”)   2.    When the new employee said he had an idea to share, his boss was ready to listen and said “ Sh____________ ! I’m all ears.” (*meaning “to say what one wants to say”)   3.    I really don’t like it when he sounds so bump_______________ and stuck-up in his writing and speaking. He thinks he is above his readers or audience. (*meaning “arrogant or self-assertive to an irritating degree”)   4.    Because Alex always takes too much pride in his knowledge, his friends gave him a sobr________________ “smarty pants”. (*meani...

I'm going to read some sentences. Each sentence conceals the name of a popular TV series past or present. (Ex. Down South, parking meters still line many streets.   -->   "South Park")   1. James loved his mother-in-law and ordered a dozen roses for her birthday.   2. The camp counselor counted twenty-six feet underneath the dining table.   3. For pioneers in the West, wing-footed deer were a highly prized source of meat.   4. The mountain whippoorwill and graceful egret are two of the aviary's most popular birds.   5. The brigadier general was tonight courtmartialed on the Army base.   6. If you'll get on the bandwagon, training will start next week.   7. At the bookstore, I bought a witch-doctor whodunit.   8. The desert nomad mentioned something about a herd of camels.   9. In 1930, rockets were first being designed to fly to the moon.   10.The thieves aim to target smartphones in a C...