Live and Learn English with Jean Lee

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...

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...

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...

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________...

WORKSHEET #66 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 66 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!     1.    Charles was praying to God for his mother’s recovery from her chronic illness in the pene________________ of the church. (*meaning “the innermost, secret, or hidden parts of a place or thing, often used to describe sacred spaces, private chambers, or profound thoughts”)       2.    First off, the family living in that poverty-stricken inner city needs to find a pro ____________ lawyer for them. (*meaning “lawyer provides free legal help, often for low-income individuals, non-profits, or for the public good”)       3.    Amy’s grandpa loves to pero_______________ about how to grow up to be a wonderful person at her birthday party. Obviously, Amy friends became so bored. (*meaning “to deliver a long, formal speech, often pompously, or to conclude a speech with a summary”)       4. ...

I'm going to read you some sentences. Each sentence conceals the name of a major U.S. city in consecutive letters. As a hint, the answer's state also appears in the sentence. Every answer has at least six letters.   Ex. The Kentucky bodybuilders will be flexing tonight. --> LEXINGTON   1. Space enthusiasts in Oregon support landing on Mars.   2. Contact your insurance branch or agent in Alaska.   3. The Ohio company has a sale from today to next Sunday.   4. The Colorado trial ended in a sudden verdict.   5. Fans voted the Virginia tennis matches a peak experience.   6. I bought a shamrock for decorating my house in Illinois.   7. All the Connecticut things they knew have now changed.   8. Can you help a software developer in Texas?     ANSWER KEYS     1.   (sup port land ing) PORTLAND      2.   (br anch or age nt) ANCHORAGE    ...

WORKSHEET #65 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 65 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!           1.   Dan is such a b____________ bag (*meaning “a drunkard who consumes copious amount of alcohol and remains unaffected”) who has a vell____________ (*meaning “a weak wish or inclination not strong enough to lead to action”) to quit stopping by the liquor store.       2.   Daniel tried to avoid grandi____________(*meaning “pompous or extravagant language, style, or manner, especially that intended to impress”) and all the la-di-da sentiments in his love letter.       3.   Are you seriously p_____________ the deficit on me ? Stop passing the buck! (*meaning “to blame someone for something”)       4.   Although everybody says that he looks gorm________ , I love the way he styles himself. (*meaning “naïve/stupid/foolish”)       5.   This country desperat...

WORKSHEET #64 Let’s practice some expressions from the episode # 64 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!      1.    Bill found a nice and small vacation house where he could  est_____________ the long Summertime all by himself in Louisianna. (*meaning “to spend or to pass the summer in a state of torpor or dormancy at one place”) 2.    "I hate to be a d_______________r by saying this, but we should really consider the risks of this business. (*meaning “(a slang term) a pessimistic person who ruins fun by focusing on negative aspects”)         3.    Marlon cannot hold a ______________ to Michael when it comes to writing a song.   (*meaning “to be less skillful or otherwise unfit when compared to something or someone else”)       4.    He said it’d require a pair of _______________ to make such a tall order. (*meaning “(vulgar slang) to start acting in a strong, confident, and/or coura...