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Episode 127: grand, loosen, form, mortal, mature, aid, absent, partition, impress, and addition. 1. grand (adj.) : big, impressive, and important; magnificent or luxurious 2. loosen (v.) : to make something less tight; to relax or make less strict 3. form (v./n.) : to make or create something (v.); a type or shape; a document to fill out (n.) 4. mortal (adj./n.) : able to die; causing death or very severe (adj.); a human being (n.) 5. mature (adj./v.) : fully grown or behaving like an adult (adj.); to become fully grown (v.) 6. aid (n./v.) : help or assistance (n.); to help or assist (v.) 7. absent (adj.) : not present or missing; mentally not there (absent-minded) 8. partition (n./v.) : a divider that separates things (n.); to divide into parts (v.) 9. impress (v.) : to make someone feel admiration and respect 10. addition (n.) : the act of adding something or something that is added; in math, the process of adding numbers

Episode 126: grand, loosen, form, mortal, mature, aid, absent, partition, impress, and addition. 1. grand (adj.) : big, impressive, and important; magnificent or luxurious 2. loosen (v.) : to make something less tight; to relax or make less strict (e.g., loosen rules) 3. form (v./n.) : to make or create something, like a shape or group (v.); a type or kind of something; a document to fill out with information (n.) 4. mortal (adj./n.) : able to die; not immortal (adj.); a regular human being (n.) 5. mature (adj./v.) : fully developed or grown-up, in age or behavior (adj.); to become fully grown (v.) 6. aid (n./v.) : help or assistance (n.); to help or assist someone (v.) 7. absent (adj.) : not present or missing from a place 8. partition (n./v.) : something that divides a space, like a wall or divider (n.); to divide something into parts (v.) 9. impress (v.) : to make someone feel admiration or respect 10. addition (n.) : the act of adding something, or something that is added; in math, the process of adding numbers together

Episode 125: instruct, pledge, quiet, observe, challenge, hardware, horrify, upwards, yet, and mile. 1. instruct (v.) : to teach someone how to do something or give specific directions or orders 2. pledge (v./n.) : to make a serious or formal promise (v.); a solemn promise or commitment (n.) 3. quiet (adj./v.) : making very little or no noise; silent or peaceful (adj.); to make something or someone become silent or calm (v.) 4. observe (v.) : to watch something or someone carefully; to notice or see something 5. challenge (n./v.) : a difficult task or problem that tests one's abilities (n.); to invite someone to compete or to question the truth or validity of something (v.) 6. hardware (n.) : the physical parts of a computer or machine; tools or metal equipment used for building or repairs 7. horrify (v.) : to cause someone to feel great shock, fear, or disgust 8. upwards (adv.) : toward a higher place, level, or position; increasing in amount or value 9. yet (conj./adv.) : but or however (to introduce contrast); up to this time or still (e.g., not yet); even (for emphasis, e.g., yet another) 10. mile (n.) : a unit of distance equal to 1,760 yards or about 1.609 kilometers; (idiom: go the extra mile) to make additional effort

Episode 124: ban, heritage, divorce, secret, yellow, invite, hopeless, anyway, angrily, and saucer. 1. ban (v./n.) : to not allow something or to forbid it officially 2. heritage (n.) : the traditions, beliefs or culture that are passed down from previous generations 3. divorce (n./v.) : the legal ending of a marriage; to separate two things completely 4. secret (n.) : something that is kept hidden or not known by others 5. yellow (adj.) : the color of the sun, lemons; (slang) cowardly or afraid 6. invite (v.) : to ask someone to go somewhere or do something; to cause a reaction, usually a bad one 7. hopeless (adj.) : describing a situation where there is no possibility of success or improvement; having zero skill at something 8. anyway (adv.) : used to change the subject or return to a previous subject; in spite of something 9. angrily (adv.) : doing something with anger 10. saucer (n.) : a small curved plate that you put a cup on; (flying saucer) the classic term for a UFO

Episode 123: borrow, cough, triangle, whenever, later, brush, sign, sometimes, relevant, and sunlight. 1. borrow (v.) : to take and use something that belongs to someone else with the intention of returning it 2. cough (n./v.) : a sudden expulsion of air from the lungs, often with a noisy sound, due to irritation or illness (n.); to force air out of the lungs in this way (v.) 3. triangle (n.) : a flat shape with three straight sides and three angles; a musical percussion instrument made of a metal rod bent into a triangle 4. whenever (conj.) : at whatever time; every time that; as soon as 5. later (adv.) : at a time in the future or after the time you have mentioned; (greeting: see you later) goodbye for now 6. brush (n./v.) : a tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or arranging hair (n.); to clean, paint, or touch lightly with a brush or similar motion (v.) 7. sign (n./v.) : a notice, symbol, or mark giving information or instructions (n.); to write one's name on something to show agreement or authorship (v.) 8. sometimes (adv.) : on some occasions but not always or often; occasionally 9. relevant (adj.) : closely connected or appropriate to what is being discussed or considered; important to the matter at hand 10. sunlight (n.) : the light and heat that come directly from the sun

Episode 122: study, stress, magnitude, preserve, celebration, crack, refer, molecule, inward, and defeat. 1. study (v./n.) : to spend time learning about a subject, usually by reading or practicing (v.); the act of learning or examining something closely (n.) 2. stress (n./v.) : a feeling of emotional or mental tension caused by difficult situations (n.); to emphasize or give special importance to something (v.) 3. magnitude (n.) : the great size, extent, or importance of something; often used to describe the strength of earthquakes or the scale of problems 4. preserve (v.) : to keep something in its original or existing state; to protect or maintain something (e.g., food, nature, traditions) 5. celebration (n.) : a joyful occasion or event held to mark something special, such as a holiday, achievement, or victory 6. crack (n./v.) : a thin line or break on a surface without complete separation (n.); to break or split something without fully separating it (v.); a sudden sharp sound (n.) 7. refer (v.) : to mention or direct attention to something or someone; to look at a source for information (e.g., refer to a book) 8. molecule (n.) : the smallest unit of a chemical compound that can exist independently while retaining the properties of the substance 9. inward (adv./adj.) : toward the inside or center; directed toward one's own thoughts or feelings (e.g., turn inward) 10. defeat (v./n.) : to win a victory over someone or something in a battle or competition (v.); the act of being beaten or overcome (n.)

Episode 121: prevent, sweat, function, immediately, grocery, robot, rust, weave, event, and market. 1. prevent (v.) : to stop something from happening or someone from doing something 2. sweat (n./v.) : the salty liquid produced by the body when hot, exercising, or nervous (n.); to produce sweat or to work very hard (v.); (idiom: don't sweat it) don't worry about it 3. function (v./n.) : to work or operate in the correct way (v.); the purpose or role of something (n.) 4. immediately (adv.) : without delay; right away or at once 5. grocery (n.) : a shop that sells food and household items (also grocery store); (plural groceries) the items bought there 6. robot (n.) : a machine that can perform tasks automatically, often programmed to move and act like a human 7. rust (n./v.) : the reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when exposed to air and moisture (n.); to become covered with rust (v.) 8. weave (v.) : to make cloth or a basket by crossing threads or strips over and under each other; to move along by twisting and turning to avoid obstacles 9. event (n.) : something that happens, especially something important or notable; a planned social or public occasion 10. market (n.) : a place where people buy and sell goods, often outdoors (e.g., farmers market); the demand for a product or service

Episode 120: freeze, lunar, know, world, empire, construct, contain, harm, extra, and communication. 1. freeze (v.) : to become solid or hard because of extreme cold (e.g., water freezes into ice); to stop moving suddenly, often from fear or surprise; (of a computer/screen) to stop responding 2. lunar (adj.) : relating to the moon (e.g., lunar eclipse, lunar surface) 3. know (v.) : to have information or knowledge about something; to be familiar with a person, place, or thing; to recognize or be acquainted with 4. world (n.) : the earth and all the people, places, and things on it; the entire planet and its inhabitants 5. empire (n.) : a large group of countries or territories under a single ruler or government; a large commercial organization controlled by one person or group 6. construct (v.) : to build or make something by putting parts together (e.g., construct a building or a plan) 7. contain (v.) : to hold or have something inside; to include or consist of; to control or restrain (e.g., contain emotions) 8. harm (v./n.) : to hurt or injure someone or something physically or emotionally (v.); damage or injury (n.) 9. extra (adj./adv./n.) : more than usual or necessary (adj./adv.); an additional amount or item (n.) 10. communication (n.) : the act of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings; the methods or systems used to share messages (e.g., verbal, written, or electronic)

Episode 119: marine, hillside, spot, unequal, morning, powerful, row, boil, toilet, and opera. 1. marine (adj.) : relating to the sea or ocean; found in or produced by the sea (e.g., marine life, marine biology) 2. hillside (n.) : the sloping side of a hill 3. spot (n./v.) : a particular place or area (n.); a small mark or stain (n.); to see or notice something, especially something difficult to detect (v.) 4. unequal (adj.) : not equal in size, amount, value, or strength; unfair or unbalanced 5. morning (n.) : the early part of the day, from sunrise until noon 6. powerful (adj.) : having great strength, influence, or effect; very effective or impressive 7. row (n./v.) : a straight line of things or people (n.); to move a boat through water using oars (v.) 8. boil (v.) : to heat a liquid until it reaches the temperature where bubbles form and it turns to steam; (of emotions) to become very angry 9. toilet (n.) : a bowl-shaped fixture with a seat, used for urinating and defecating; flushed with water (also called bathroom or restroom in some contexts) 10. opera (n.) : a dramatic work or performance combining music, singing, acting, and often dance; a type of classical theater with elaborate vocal pieces

Episode 117: edition, punish, drive, sister, highway, uncomfortable, ashamed, card, butter, and paddle. 1. edition (n.) : a particular version or issue of a book, magazine, newspaper, or other published material (e.g., first edition, latest edition) 2. punish (v.) : to make someone suffer or experience something unpleasant as a penalty for breaking a rule or doing something wrong 3. drive (v.) : to operate and control a vehicle such as a car; (figurative) to force or strongly motivate someone to act 4. sister (n.) : a female sibling who shares the same parents; can also refer to a close female friend in some contexts (e.g., sister in a religious order) 5. highway (n.) : a main public road, especially one connecting major cities or towns, designed for high-speed travel 6. uncomfortable (adj.) : causing or feeling slight pain, discomfort, or unease (physically or socially); not relaxed or at ease 7. ashamed (adj.) : feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment about one's actions or situation 8. card (n.) : a small piece of stiff paper or plastic used for various purposes (e.g., greeting card, playing card, credit card) 9. butter (n.) : a pale yellow fatty dairy product made from churned cream, used as a spread or in cooking 10. paddle (n./v.) : a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel a small boat such as a canoe (n.); to move a boat using a paddle (v.)

Episode 116: lawyer, limb, field, faith, shower, mask, course, opinion, when, and steer. 1. lawyer (n.) : a professional person qualified to advise clients on legal matters and represent them in court 2. limb (n.) : an arm, leg, or wing of a person or animal; a large branch of a tree; (idiom: out on a limb) in a risky or vulnerable position 3. field (n.) : a large area of open land, often used for farming or sports; a branch of study, knowledge, or professional activity (e.g., medical field) 4. faith (n.) : strong belief or trust in someone or something, often without proof; confidence or religious belief 5. shower (n.) : a device that sprays water for bathing; a short period of rain or other falling particles 6. mask (n.) : a covering for all or part of the face, worn for protection, disguise, or performance 7. course (n.) : a series of lessons or studies in a particular subject; the direction or route taken by a ship, aircraft, river, or vehicle (e.g., stay on course) 8. opinion (n.) : a personal view, belief, or judgment about something, not necessarily based on fact (e.g., in my opinion) 9. when (conj./adv.) : at or during the time that; used to ask about or refer to a specific time 10. steer (v.) : to control the direction of a vehicle or vessel; to guide or direct a situation, conversation, or group (figuratively)

🎄 Christmas Podcast | Christmas Origins, US vs China Traditions & Essential English Vocabulary 🎄What does Christmas really mean, and why do people celebrate it so differently around the world?In this Christmas-themed podcast episode, we talk about:✨ the origin of Christmas and its religious background✨ how Christmas is celebrated differently in the US and China✨ funny (and slightly embarrassing 😅) real-life stories about decorating for Christmas✨ and, of course, essential Christmas English vocabulary you’ll hear and use every holiday seasonThis episode is designed to be relaxed, cozy, and pressure-free — perfect to listen to while decorating your tree, wrapping gifts, or just enjoying a quiet winter evening.🎧 Christmas Vocabulary Covered in This EpisodeIn this podcast, we naturally explain and use these common Christmas words:Nativity – the birth of Jesus Christ and the core religious meaning of ChristmasCarols – festive Christmas songs like Silent Night and Jingle BellsWreath – a circular holiday decoration often hung on doorsOrnaments – decorative items that make Christmas trees sparkleStockings – socks hung for Santa to fill with small giftsReindeer – Santa’s magical helpers who pull the sleighSleigh – Santa’s iconic vehicle for delivering giftsChimney – where Santa enters to leave presentsMistletoe – a plant tied to the tradition of kissingFeast – a big, joyful Christmas meal shared with familyPerfect for learners who want to build holiday-related English vocabulary naturally, without memorizing word lists.🎄 Why You’ll Enjoy This Episode✔ Learn English through real conversation✔ Understand cultural differences behind Christmas✔ Feel daily companionship during the holiday season✔ No stress, no exams — just stories, language, and warmthIf you’re learning English and love discovering culture through language, this episode is for you.👉 Subscribe for more English podcasts👉 Like & comment: How do you celebrate Christmas?🎅 Merry Christmas & Happy Learning! 🎄

Episode 115: short, jewelry, shoe, opportunity, start, worker, remove, competitive, while, and marry. 1. short (adj.) : measuring a small distance from end to end or small in height; lasting a small amount of time; (phrase: running short) having a small remaining amount of something 2. jewelry (n.) : decorative ornaments worn on the body (e.g., rings, necklaces, bracelets), usually made of precious metals or stones 3. shoe (n.) : a covering for the foot, typically made of leather or other materials; (idiom: in someone's shoes) in someone's situation; (idiom: if the shoe fits) if a description or criticism applies to you 4. opportunity (n.) : a favorable chance or occasion to do something, especially something advantageous 5. start (v./n.) : to begin or commence an activity or process (v.); the beginning or commencement of something (n.) 6. worker (n.) : a person who performs work or a job, often with modifiers (e.g., hard worker, construction worker) 7. remove (v.) : to take something away or off from a place or position 8. competitive (adj.) : strongly desiring to win or be more successful than others; involving rivalry or competition (e.g., competitive market or salary) 9. while (conj.) : during the time that; at the same time as; (contrast) whereas or although 10. marry (v.) : to become the legally accepted husband or wife of someone; to perform the ceremony of marriage

Episode 114: jaw, bet, supervision, hen, paint, monitor, association, industrialize, bit, and mighty. 1. jaw (n.) : the lower bone structure of the face that holds the teeth and moves when speaking or chewing; (idiom: jaw drops) to be very surprised or shocked 2. bet (v./n.) : to risk money on the outcome of a game or event (v.); a wager or gamble (n.); (casual) to be certain or predict something (e.g., I bet it will rain) 3. supervision (n.) : the act of watching over and directing people, work, or an activity to ensure it is done properly and safely 4. hen (n.) : an adult female chicken, especially one kept for laying eggs 5. paint (n./v.) : a colored liquid used to cover or decorate a surface (n.); to apply paint to a surface or create a picture using paint (v.) 6. monitor (n./v.) : a screen that displays information from a computer (n.); to watch, observe, or check something carefully over time (v.) 7. association (n.) : an organized group of people with a common purpose; a mental connection or link between ideas or things 8. industrialize (v.) : to develop large-scale industries in a country or region, typically shifting from agriculture to manufacturing 9. bit (n./v.) : a small piece, amount, or degree of something (n.); past tense of bite (v.) 10. mighty (adj.) : having or showing great strength, power, or force; impressive or formidable

Episode 113: after, camera, crazy, easily, walk, commitment, past, bitter, extend, and fence. 1. after (prep./adv.) : following in time or order; later than; in pursuit of or behind in place 2. camera (n.) : a device for taking photographs or recording video 3. crazy (adj.) : mentally deranged (formal/sensitive use); wild, exciting, or unbelievable; very enthusiastic (e.g., crazy about something) 4. easily (adv.) : without difficulty or effort; without doubt or by a large margin (for emphasis) 5. walk (v./n.) : to move on foot at a normal pace (v.); an act or instance of walking (n.) 6. commitment (n.) : a promise or obligation to do something; dedication or loyalty to a person, cause, or activity 7. past (n./adj./prep.) : time that has already happened (n.); belonging to or relating to an earlier time (adj.); beyond in position or time (prep.) 8. bitter (adj.) : having a sharp, unpleasant taste (e.g., like black coffee); feeling angry, resentful, or disappointed because of bad experiences 9. extend (v.) : to make something longer or larger in space or time; to stretch out or reach out (e.g., a hand) 10. fence (n./v.) : a barrier, usually made of wood or wire, that encloses an area (n.); (idiom: sit/on the fence) to be undecided about something