Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #17

WORKSHEET #17

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #17 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!  

 

1.   The clothing shop carries a lot of ki__________y but trendy outfits. (*meaning “gaudy, of poor quality, but appealing to people”)

 

2.   That was h_______ of a concert! It was outrageous! (*meaning “to emphasize that something is very good, very bad, or very big. [informal, emphasis].”)

 

3.   I don’t like sudden changes of a plan, which would wil_________ me to the point of losing my interest in the entire plan. (*meaning “to cause someone to lose one’s way or to bewilder someone”)

 

4.   The movie's c____________ed ending was a big disappointment. (*meaning “phony/ false/ overd;one”)

 

5.   The musical director asked the actress to make the scene more dramatic by ca____________ing it up. (*meaning “to speak or behave in a coquettishly playful or extravagantly theatrical manner”)

 

6.   Patrick was in the state of shock when his girl friend sw____________ up on him and left. (*meaning “to change state of mind, one's own behavior, routine, or attitude”)

 

7.   Alex always makes pret_______________ remarks, which is one of the reasons why his coworkers don’t want to be around him. (*meaning “making making an exaggerated outward show; ostentatious)

 

8.   This novel is a story about a man who makes a defiant comeback through the unbelievably challenging vici__________________ of life. (*meaning of “successive, alternating, or changing phases or conditions, as of life or fortune; ups and downs”)

 

9.   “Last Chance” used to be Arnie’s favorite _______________ hole where he mingled with a lot of his friends in town. (*meaning “tavern; a bar; a nightclub; a restaurant; social gathering place where alcoholic drinks sold”)

Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #16.

WORKSHEET #16

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #16  of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!  

1.   When you order something on line, you need to be cautious not to believe all the positive reviews about the product. Those rave reviews could be complete flim_______________s by paid consumers. (*meaning “a swindle or scam in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a  person to buy worthless property”)

 

    2.   The movie offers the viewer the occasional fr___________on of seeing a character in mortal danger. (*meaning “a brief moment of emotional excitement : shudder, thrill”)

 

    3.   He was a brilliant and inde_____________ journalist who never seemed to give in to the authority. (*meaning “that cannot be tired out; not yielding to fatigue; untiring”)

 

    4.   The unconscionable and painfully corrupted politician was living a life sme_____________ thick with bad scandals and horrible reputations. (*meaning “(figuratively) stained or smudged by ….”)

 

    5.   Not every inmate is able to request com_________________ release. (*meaning “a legal mechanism that allows federal prisoners to seek early release or a reduced sentence due to extraordinary and compelling reasons. In practical terms, it means an inmate can ask the court to let them out of prison before their sentence is fully served if severe circumstances justify it”)

Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #15

WORKSHEET #15

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #15 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!  

 

1.   Mrs. Copefield was bragging about he”)r Persian carpet in the guest living room. Everyone invited there could tell how proud she was of the vel______________ carpet. (*meaning “silky/ soft/ velvety”)

 

2.   All pedestrians stopped to hear the busker belt_____________ out the beautiful song. (*meaning “to sing …. very loudly with enthusiasm”)

 

3.   There's hope the countries will reach a settlement without re_______________ to wars. (*meaning “to do or use something because it is the only thing available”)

 

4.   Thanks for h______________ me out without judging or criticizing me.                 (*meaning “listen to someone until they have finished speaking without interruption”)

 

5.   Pa________________ care aims to improve quality of life by relieving symptoms like nausea, fatigue, and shortness of breath. (*meaning “specialized medical care that focuses on providing relief from pain and other symptoms of a serious illness”)

Here's the latest word puzzle from NPR Sunday On-air Challenge! Find the commonalities among given words!

I'm going to name three things. You tell me something they all have in common.

 

Ex. Telephone, Saturn, tree stump   -->   RINGS

 

1. Guitar, tennis racket, marionette

 

2. Sewing kit, bowling alley, ATM

 

3. Tennis tournament, arsonist, dating app

 

4. Painting, bowling, glasses

 

5. Canal, safe, head of hair

 

6. Car trunk, deck of cards, the film "Titanic"             

 

 

 

ANSWER KEYS

1.  strings

2.  pins

3.  matches

4.  frames

5.  locks

6.  jack

HEALTH SERIES #33. PERILLA LEAF

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of year of 2024, I have shared a variety of herbs and foods by looking into their nutrition so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health from time to time.

 

#33. Perilla Leaf

 

Perilla is a pungent and mildly warming plant with a long history of use for cuisine and medicine. The leaves and/or seeds have been used to modulate 1. infla______________, aid 2. di__________n, relieve symptoms of colds and allergies, and more.

Similar to spinach, perilla leaves are a good source of carotenoids such as

3. lut______________ which is an antioxidant associated with benefits for eye health, prevention of age-related macular disease, decreasing risk of cancer, and improving heart health.

 

Perilla seeds and their oil are a rich plant-based source of 4. O__________-3 fatty acids, specifically alpha-linolenic acid. These ”good” fats are associated with prevention of heart disease, cancer, and 5. arth_______________, among other conditions.

 

Perilla seeds also contain phenolic compounds such as 6. ros____________ acid, flavonoids (such as luteolin), and 7. a________________nins known for their antioxidant properties.

Furthermore, Perilla is used for treating lung and respiratory ailments. For example, the leaf is used to alleviate coughs and 8. asth_______, and the seed is used to treat labored breathing, and excessive phlegm.

 

Answer Keys

    1.  inflammation

    2.  digestion

    3.  lutein

    4.  Omega-3

    5.  arthritis

    6.  Rosmarinic

    7.  anthocyanin

    8.  asthma

 

 (*source from LearningHerbs)

 

Acrostic poem using Perilla Leaf by Jean J. Lee

 

Plant-based diet needs some kicks

Everyone’s amazed by this fresh minty leaf

Rich in flavor and aroma

Iconic side dish in Korean homemade meals

Letting your tastebuds celebrate

Lighten up your tired body and mind

Acclaimed ingredient in Korean kitchens

 

Laudable in terms of its medicinal effects

Enriching your days with energy

Abloom as a star in your garden

Fondness will grow as your favorite once you get hooked!

 

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Dr. Jedidiah's Diary: WORKSHEET #14

WORKSHEET #14

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #14 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary!  

    1.   Dealing with the stick-in-the-mud customers was all in a ___________ work for Ted. He’s been working in this customer’s service for five years. (*meaning “a task or situation that is a normal part of someone's routine, even if it seems difficult or unusual to others”)

 

    2.   It was frustrating to learn that a lot of war ___________________ were killed by Israeli strike in Gaza City. Those journalists should be viewed as the voice of truth in this world, which would never be hidden or forgotten. (*meaning “reporters or commentators assigned to send news or opinions directly from battle areas”)

 

    3.   Don’t drink and drive. I want you to arrive in one _________________. (*meaning “safe and sound”)

 

    4.   Jack the Ripper has been known as one of the cruelest murderers who committed unimaginably h_____________s crimes in the city of London for more than hundred years. (*meaning “evil/ atrocious/ aggravated”)

 

    5.   When Tom Cruise showed up at the shopping mall out of the blue, there was a huge pandemonium. It took some time for the shoppers to sim_______________ down. (*meaning “to become calmer and quieter/ to chill”)

 

    6.   In the midst of the economic shambles, the country was rising like a ph________________ from the ashes. However, economists saw it as no more than a dead cat bounce. (*meaning “a legendary Arabian bird said to set fire to itself and rise anew from the ashes every 500 years; referring to a person or thing of surpassing beauty or quality of resilience”)

 

    7.   There are countless Youtube channels that seem like medical qu___________________ or health fraud. (*meaning “bad medical treatment from doctors who are not very good at their job, or from people who cheat others by pretending to be doctors”)

 

    8.   Dis_____________________ employees called for their manager’s resignation. (*meaning “discontented, dissatisfied, annoyed, irritated  “)

Time to play the latest NPR Word Puzzle! Add one letter to each of given words to make a new word!

I'm going to give you some nine-letter words. For each one, insert a letter somewhere inside it to make a familiar 10-letter word.

 

Ex. MEDIATION --> C to make MEDICATION or T to make MEDITATION

 

1.  IMPERIOUS  

   2.  HEADWATER 

   3.  PACEMAKER  

   4.  REHEARING

   5.  SIMULATED

   6.  GEOLOGIST

   7.  ETERNALLY

   8.  MINESTONE

   9.  IMPLEMENT

 

 

Answer Keys

   1.  add “v”: impervious 

   2.  add “I”: headwaiter

   3.  add “e”: peacemaker

   4.  add “s”: rehearsing

   5.  add “t”: stimulated

   6.  add “m”: gemologist

   7.  add “x”: externally

   8.  add “s”: minestrone

   9.  add “a“: impalement