CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #71 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

 WORKSHEET #71.

Let’s practice some expressions from the episode #71 of Dr. Jedidiah’s Diary! 

 

1.   I often came across deer on the road or in humans’ residential areas during the deer’s fawning season. While driving, I had to v_______r (*meaning “to change direction suddenly”) into the other lane cautiously.

 

2.   The Leigh family was a typical ath__________s who never believe God’s providence. (*meaning “a person who disbelieves or lacks belief in the existence of God”)

 

3.   I was awestruck by the marvelously beautiful Grand Canyon full of b_____________! (*meaning “an isolated hill or mountain rising abruptly above the surrounding land/ a prominent, flat-topped hill with steep sides, often found in the American West”)

 

4.   The professor made me sick by the way he tries to incul__________ his ideas and opinions into his students.  (*meaning “to instill (an attitude/ idea/ or habit) by persistent instruction”)

 

5.   I never scr___________ on my love for my loved ones. I feel blessed to have them in my life. (*meaning “to be stingy in providing for ……”)

 

6.   Are you sure you have space left in your luggage for those useless tcho_____________? (*meaning “a small inexpensive object that is decorative rather than strictly functional, a trinket”)

 

7.   Joseph fell in love with Charlotte head over heels when he first saw her inviting and fe___________ smile. (*meaning “attractive/ eye-catching”)

 

8.   I watched a heart-wrenching and mind-boggling documentary film that follows days and months of the migrant ca_____________ (*meaning “a large group of people moving by land to cross an international border”) that seek asy___________ along the borderline. (*meaning “to feel one’s home in search of safety and formally apply for legal protection in another country, one seeks it elsewhere”)

 

9.   Mr. Hatch felt that his youthful years were filled with complete r_______s in his life. (*meaning “complete defeat/ retreat”)

 

10.       His aur___________e style of speech, full of grandiloquent terms, captivated the crowd, but failed in impressing me at all. (*meaning “elaborate or highly ornamented”)

 

 

CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #70 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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 to comtemplate”)

 

4.   Despite the urgency of the approaching storm, the test__________nate (*meaning “a slow-moving person/thing like a turtle; or resembling or relating to turtles/tortoises, often describing something arched or vaulted like a tortoise's shell, or possessing a protective shell. It can be used as an adjective (like a turtle) or, less commonly, as a noun (referring to a turtle)”  ) traveler continued to advance at a frustratingly d_____________ling speed, unbothered by the impending weather. (*meaning “slow/ idling”)

 

    5.   I don’t want to hear you wh________________ about every little glitch that happens in a day. (*meaning “to complain about something”)

 

6.   Nothing in the world could be more tragic than to see critical thoughts being banished, and the pursuit of truth being forced to yield to the confirmation of biases and the prom_______________ of doctrines. (*meaning of “the act of making a law or decree known, or formally putting it into effect, by public declaration”)

 

7.   The way he behaved at the high school reunion got me p_____________. (*meaning “unable to understand or perplexed”) I still wonder what made him act so rude to his old buddies he used to be tight with.

 

8.   These are my son’s beloved cats yc__________ “Unagi” and “Maki”. (*meaning “(Old English)” named/ the name of/ called”)

 

9.   Brian used to be a regular member of that unofficial d__________ patrol golfers for several years. (*meaning “(slang term) those who like to tee off their golf or outdoor activities round at the crack of dawn before there will be crowds”)

 

     10.  This classic car designs of y_____________ would never go out of style.  I still see the car meet out here in this local area where a lot of aficionados of oldies but goodies get together. (*meaning “a time long past, adding a nostalgic or romantic tone”) 

CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #69 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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 school, mom’s kitchen used to be suff_______________ with (*meaning “to be filled with/ be overspread with…) freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

 

    5.   The way they taught national or international history at school in Korea was not very effective to draw students’ attention or arouse their interest in the subject, because the memo___________ education of history made the students bored and tired of memorizing every single information. (*meaning “ (used as an adjective and/or adverb) involving or requiring memorization/ by heart/ by memory”)

 

    6.   Mr. Ray was such a cruci___________________ who passionately solves daily crossword puzzle from the newspaper. (*meaning “a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles”)

 

    7.   YJ and I used to take turns to play with our toddler boy; one was studying by day and the other was lucu________________ by night. (*meaning “write or study laboriously, especially at night by lamplight, producing scholarly or complex work”)

 

    8.   The film critic gave the movie a public excori_____________ by calling it a cinematic disaster. (*meaning “1. harsh/severe scold/denounce/public criticism or 2. (physically) a medical/physical skin abrasion”)

 

    9.   Cindy and Patrick decided to go __________________ ways after 10 years of being together as a couple. (*meaning “to end a relationship”)

 

    10. The possibility of ra_________ment between the two countries seems unlikely. I wonder when the war between the two nations would end. (*meaning “an establishment or reestablishment of harmonious relations”)

 

    11. It d__________ed on my sister that she forgot to bring the shopping list she had put on the table. (*meaning “(to describe a sudden realization) someone came to realize/ learn/ or know that….”)

 

    12. Matt, the host of the quiz show, says it was such a grati______________ show today. (*meaning “pleasing/ giving or causing satisfaction”)

 

    13.  Prenuptial or pre-c____bial contracts are the legal document of agreements made by a couple before marriage to define property rights, assets, debts, and spousal support in case of divorce or death. (*meaning “of or relating to matrimonial/ marital/ nuptial”)

 

    14.  Can’t you just stop t___________ng him about his appearance? You’re too rude! (*meaning “a silly or foolish person (noun)  or  to tease/ make fun of someone” or the act of teasing someone (noun)”  )

 

    15. I guess it’d take her at least a couple of weeks to fully accli___________  herself to the job’s demands and the new work environment. (*meaning “to get used to …/ to become accustomed to…”)

 

    16.  Diagnosed with A______, baseball legend Lou Gehrig's legendary career was cut short by the progressive neurodegenerative disease. (*meaning “a disease also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks nerve cells (motor neurons) controlling voluntary muscles, leading to muscle weakness, wasting, and eventual paralysis, affecting movement, speech, swallowing, and breathing, with no known cure”)

 

    17.  He was so annoyed by the way his colleague Jeffrey took a ____________ at him in public. (*meaning “to make a remark that is intended to playfully make fun of someone’s mistakes or embarrass or make joke about someone”)

 

    18.  I think he is the politician who has a _________ ear for voter concerns. (*meaning “an idiom for someone insensitive to musical nuances (tone-deaf) or subtle language, meaning they miss subtleties in pitch, rhythm, or appropriate expression, like a writer with a tin ear for dialogue”)

CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #68 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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 terrifying Phl__________on, consuming everything in its path. (*meaning “Fiery River" in Greek mythology, one of the five rivers of the Underworld (Hades), known for its boiling, fiery waters used to torment the wicked in Tartarus”)

 

    6.   Bob has been dr______________ himself in drink since he lost his beloved pet dog. (*meaning “to try to destroy or get rid of as if by submerging – he drowned his sorrows in drink”)

 

    7.   Jean felt completely dep___________________ crossing the finish line of the full marathon. (*meaning “(can be used for describing both physical and/or emotional state) worn out and drained from prolonged stress, feeling like you have no energy left for emotions, leading to symptoms like irritability, lack of motivation, feeling numb or detached, anxiety, hopelessness, and physical fatigue, often a sign of burnout from work or personal demands”)

   

    8.   Many insects possess sal_____________e legs, which are anatomically structured for powerful, spring-like movements rather than simple walking. (*meaning “creatures with feet for leaping, like jumping spiders (family Salticidae), so sentences use it as an adjective”)

 

    9.   Ken gave his swimmer son the nickname of “Adr____________” because he hopes his son will live his life with strength, courage, leadership, and resilience. (*meaning “Adrian is a form of the Latin given name Adrianus or Hadrianus. Its ultimate origin is most likely via the former river Adria from the Venetic and Illyrian word adur, meaning "sea" or "water")

CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #67 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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_____________ even after he blew the whole project. (*meaning “absolutely excited or delighted/ over the moon/ thrilled or exhilarated”)

 

    4.   Do you really think that you will reach the moment of sa_____________ if you stay in that secluded Buddhist temple for a year? (*meaning “a Japanese Zen Buddhist term for sudden, intuitive enlightenment or awakening, a flash of insight revealing the true nature of reality—that mind and world are one, shattering ego and illusion”)

 

    5.   Laura was nonchalantly staring at the na__________t leaves and flower petals on the surface of the river. (*meaning “swimming or floating in water, often used formally or scientifically, describing things like algae on a lake, lily pads, or dolphins in heraldry, creating imagery of aquatic life moving or resting in water”)

 

    6.   The charming newlyweds slowly walked through the beautiful per__________________ at their wedding ceremony. (*meaning “an archway in a garden or park consisting of a framework covered with trained climbing or trailing plants”)

 

    7.   Jeff was so sad to see many young ones enamored only by the artificial beauty of the integ______________ of others. He thinks their love is too shallow and ephemeral. (*meaning “any natural outer covering or protective layer, like skin, fur, scales, bark, or a seed coat, serving as a barrier against the environment, often used scientifically for animal/plant coverings or within the body's own protective systems”)

 

    8.   When I heard from Theodore about the immigration history of his huge family into the States to find freedom and better life, I was reminded of the big word “Heji________”. (*meaning “A journey, flight, or exodus undertaken to escape a hostile, dangerous, or undesirable situation, seeking a more favorable environment.”)

 

    9.   Jeanette met this handsome fitness coach at the ice cream so_________ of her new neighborhood. (*meaning “an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group”)

 

    10.  The Republic of Korea must have fallen into the tohu____________ if the impeached president Yoon had succeeded in his unlawful and atrocious plan of Martial Law. (*meaning “a state of chaos; utter confusion”)

CHAPTER III: WORKSHEET #66 of Dr. Jedidiah's Diary

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.   Professor Pattinson said it’d take a couple of full hours of lectures to present noe___________ theories about consciousness. (*meaning “intellectual; of or relating to the mind”)

 

    5.   When I am with Michael, I can be my most unbri____________ and honest self, holding nothing back. (*meaning “uncontrolled/ unconstrained”)

 

    6.   Mr. Lee, Jae-Myung won the presidential election fair and s__________, but there are still addle-headed people who claim that the election was rigged. (*meaning “just and honest”)

 

    7.   My sister became all verkl__________ and emotional when she saw her daughter walk down the aisle,. (*meaning “overcome or choked with emotion”)

 

    8.   Ken and his wife are into gardening. Their beautiful backyard is their p_____________ and joy. (*meaning “something or someone that is very important to you and that gives you a lot of pleasure”)

 

    9.   The ringing of the toc_________ has lingered in his memory for a long time even years after he left the place. (*meaning “an alarm bell or signal”)

 

    10.  If you want to join me for this pair project, you’d better not think about half-___________ your work. (*meaning “doing a task poorly or carelessly or without full effort”)

TIME TO PLAY the NPR SUNDAY PUZZLE! FIND THE U.S. MAJOR CITIES USING THE CLUES!

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.  (support landing) PORTLAND  

   2.  (branch or agent) ANCHORAGE

   3.  (today to next) DAYTON

   4.  (sudden verdict) DENVER 

   5.  (matches a peak) CHESAPEAK

   6.  (shamrock for decorating) ROCKFORD

   7.  (knew have now) NEW HAVEN

   8.  (help a software) EL PASO