CHAPTER IV: WORKSHEET #84 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

WORKSHEET #84

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #84 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary! 

 

    1.    Virginia says in her cooking class that these freshly picked  herbs are the un_________ heroes of her kitchen, elevating simple dishes with vibrant flavor and color. (*meaning “Someone or something that provides a great benefit, has done very good work, has performed some heroic deed or function, etc., but has not received the credit or recognition they deserve”)

   

    2.   Their relationship took on an inel_____________ (*meaning “unavoidable”) momentum of confusion and once-in-a-lifetime happiness when he said he loved her. They both had to face the reality that would impose a qu_________ of guilt about their love. (*feelings of doubt or uneasiness about doing something”)

 

    3.   Coach Harold has been com___________ all the technical trails to study the rough and tough terrains for the purpose of promoting injury-free races for elite trail runners. (*meaning “expertly navigating difficult mountain terrain (like scrambling or mountaineering), emphasizing detailed exploration or skillful movement across rugged, rocky slopes”)

 

    4.   Dan is a dedicated runner, but he also thinks riding his good old recumbent bicycle is one of the most exhil_______________ (*meaning “making one feel very animated/happy/ elated; thrilling”) activities he’s been enjoying through all those years.

 

    5.   Jean feels running is like a daily therapy for her mental and physical peace; she says running helps her become the best ren__________ (*meaning “the performance or interpretation of something (like music, a role, or a recipe) or the act of translating or depicting it”) of herself and feel most honest and unb_________ (*meaning “unconstrained; uncontrolled” ) with her mind at the same time.

 

    6.   Mr. Bennet was such a formidable orator who delivered the long speech extempore, but one thing that puzzled me was his harle___________ outfit (*meaning “in varied colors; variegated”) that did not quite look quite presentable or appropriate for the conference.

 

    7.   People might wonder how he could stand the ard____________ (*meaning “involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring”) work of preparing all those lectures of great quality all the time, but he says he enjoys the process of creating each and every lecture.