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English vocabulary drilling by Zvezd
Zvyozdkin Vladimir
7 episodes
6 days ago
This podcast is designed to learn new words by pronouncing the word itself, defining it in English and spelling the word. Each episode contains 10 words. The words are not ordered in any certain way, the author uses words unfamiliar to himself. This podcast does not claim to be a learning resource. The author publishes the episodes primarily for himself, with the opportunity for other people to use them for free to study if they find it useful.
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This podcast is designed to learn new words by pronouncing the word itself, defining it in English and spelling the word. Each episode contains 10 words. The words are not ordered in any certain way, the author uses words unfamiliar to himself. This podcast does not claim to be a learning resource. The author publishes the episodes primarily for himself, with the opportunity for other people to use them for free to study if they find it useful.
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episode 6 - perpetrator, fasten, canvass, evict, slam, testament, stakeout, disregard, mumble, molest
English vocabulary drilling by Zvezd
6 minutes 15 seconds
2 years ago
episode 6 - perpetrator, fasten, canvass, evict, slam, testament, stakeout, disregard, mumble, molest

Script for this episode's vocabulary:

* most of the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org

1) perpetrator (perp) - someone who has committed a crime or a violent or harmful act

 

Example: the perpetrators of the massacre must be brought to justice as war criminals

 

2) fasten - to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together or closed

 

Example 2.1: seat belt is securely fastened

Example 2.2: this shirt fastens at the back

 

3)

  • canvass (GET SUPPORT) - to try to get political support or votes, especially by visiting all the houses in an area

 

Example 3.1: I've been out canvassing for the Labour Party every evening this week

 

  • canvass verb (ASK) - to try to discover information or opinions by asking people

 

Example 3.2: the council has been canvassing local opinion/local people to get their thoughts on the proposed housing development

 

  • canvass (SUGGEST) - to suggest an idea or plan to be considered

 

Example 3.3: wind and wave power are now being seriously canvassed as the solution to our energy problems

 

4) evict - to force someone to leave somewhere

 

Example 4.1: tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted

Example 4.2: he was evicted from the bar for drunken and disorderly behaviour

 

5)

  • slam (verb) - to close or shut with great force, that action is often accompanied by a loud noise

 

Example 5.1: the wind made the door/window slam (shut)

Example 5.2: close the door carefully, don't slam it

 

  • slam (verb) - to criticize

 

Example 5.3: Although the reviewers slammed the play, the audience loved it

 

  • slam (noun) - a sudden loud noise

 

Example 5.4: the door shut with a slam

 

6)

  • testament - proof

 

Example 6.1: the detail of her wildlife paintings is (a) testament to (= proof of) her powers of observation

 

  • testament-  will that someone makes, saying what should be done with their money and property after they die

 

Example 6.2: this article will give clear instructions for making a last will and testament

 

7) stakeout - the continuous watching of a building or area, especially by the police

 

8)

  • disregard - the fact of showing no care or respect for something

 

Example 8.1: what amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion

 

  • disregard - to ignore something

 

Example 8.2: he told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again

 

9) mumble - to speak quietly and in a way that is not clear so that the words are difficult to understand

 

Example: she mumbled something about being too busy

 

10)

  • molest (ATTACK SEXUALLY) - to touch or attack someone in a sexual way against their wishes

 

Example 10.1: the girl had been molested frequently by her stepfather from the age of eight

Example 10.2: the man had previously been arrested several times for molesting young boys

 

  • molest (ATTACK) - to touch, push, etc. someone violently

 

Example 10.3: United Nations premises were looted and personnel were molested by demonstrators

 

To contact me: zvv1202@gmail.com

English vocabulary drilling by Zvezd
This podcast is designed to learn new words by pronouncing the word itself, defining it in English and spelling the word. Each episode contains 10 words. The words are not ordered in any certain way, the author uses words unfamiliar to himself. This podcast does not claim to be a learning resource. The author publishes the episodes primarily for himself, with the opportunity for other people to use them for free to study if they find it useful.