Daily Reading

Question 1

placard

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a large piece of card, paper, etc. with a message written or printed on it, often carried in public places by people who are complaining about something:

Question 2

tantrum

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a sudden period of uncontrolled anger like a young child’s: example: Charlie had/threw a tantrum in the shop because I wouldn’t buy him any sweets.

Question 3

left-wing

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supporting the idea that the government should allow the people to share money and opportunities equally example: left-wing newspaper

Question 4

con

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v. to make someone believe something false, usually so that that person will give you their money or possessions: example: She felt she had been conned into buying the car.

Question 5

hastily

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quickly

Question 6

aplenty

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adj. available in large amounts: example: If that’s not enough, there are shows, movies, and amusements aplenty.

Question 7

outpouring

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n. an expression of strong feeling that is difficult to control: His death at the age of 35 has occasioned an outpouring of grief.

Question 8

quintessential

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adj. being the most typical example or most important part of something: example: but this outpouring of feeling is also quintessentially British: Calm, polite and orderly.

Question 9

rally

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large public meeting

Question 10

patronising

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speaking or behaving towards someone as if they are stupid or not important: example; It’s that patronizing tone of hers that I can’t bear.

Question 11

partake

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1. eat or dirk
2. to become involved with or takepart in something:

example: She was happy to partake in the festivities.

Question 12

empathy

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n. the ability to imagine how another person feels

Question 13

tenet

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n. one of the principles on which a belief or theory isbased:
example: These are the tenets of our charter of rights and freedom and vital principales upon which Canada is founded (Canada Prime Minister)
example: It is a tenet of contemporary psychology that an individual’s mentalhealth is supported by having good social networks.

Question 14

charter

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1. n. a formal statement of the rights of a country’speople, or of an organization or a particular socialgroup, that is agreed by or demanded from a ruler orgovernment:a charter of rights
   example: Education is one of the basic human rights written into the United Nations Charter.
2. n. rent of vehicle

boat for charter

Question 15

cynical adj

cynically adv

cynicism n

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adj. believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere:
example: She has a pretty cynical view of men.
adj. used to say that someone’s feelings or emotions are used to your own advantage

He praises my cooking but it’s just a cynical ploy to get me to make him dinner.

He’s often been accused of cynicism in his attitude towards politics.

Question 16

arc n

arc v

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the shape of part of a circle, or other curved line:

to move in the shape of an arc:

we can achieve to put their hands on the arc of history

and bend it once more toward the hope of a better day.

The rocket arced gracefully into the sky.

Question 17

gracious adj

graciously adv

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behaving in a pleasant and polite way

example: I received an extraordinarily gracious call from Senator McCain

Question 18

render

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1. to cause someone or something to be in aparticular state:
2. to give something such as a service, a personal opinion or expression, or a performance of a song or poem, etc. to people:

example; We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader

Question 19

selfless adj

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caring more for what other people need and want ratherthan for what you yourself need and want:

We are better off for the service rendered by this brave and selfless leader

Question 20

unyielding adj

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unchanging. completely unwilling to change a decision,

opinion,demand, etc.:

And I would not be standing here tonight without the unyielding support of my best friend for the last 16 years, the rock of our family, the love of my life,

(NOT BENDING)

› rigid (= not able to be bent or moved)

Question 21

unsung adj

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not noticed or praised for hard work, courage, or greatachievements:

example; the unsung hero of this campaign

I know that my debt to them is beyond measure

I look forward to work with them in the months ahead

Question 22

apathy n.

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a situation in which someone has no interest in anything or is not willing to change things

It grew strength from the young people who rejected the myth of their generation’s apathy

Question 23

scorching

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very hot:

a scorching summer day

who braved the bitter cold and scorching heat

opposite of perished info extreemely cold

Question 24

perishe

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die, especially in a violent or sudden way.

“a great part of his army perished of hunger and disease”

lose its normal qualities; rot or decay.

by the people, and for the people has not perished from the Earth

Question 25

endorse endoresment

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to say publicly that you support a person or action We didn't start with much money or many endorsements

Question 26

enormity n

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very great size or importance: And I know you didn't do it for me. You did it because you understand the enormity of the task that lies ahead.

Question 27

peril

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extreme danger a planet in peril put your life in peril

Question 28

harness in harness with

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to put a harness on a horse, or to connect a horse to avehicle using a harness to control something, usually in order to use its power: There's new energy to harness, new jobs to be created working together to achieve something

Question 29

setback

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something that happens that delays or prevents aprocess from developing: There will be setbacks and false starts. Sally had been recovering well from her operation, but yesterdayshe experienced/suffered a setback.There has been a slight/temporary setback in our plans.

Question 30

callous n. calloused adj

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an area of hard skin, especially on the feet or hands:He had workman's hands which were rough and covered with calluses. calloused hand by calloused hand

Question 31

summon

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to officially order someone to come to a place He was summoned to a meeting. So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism

Question 32

patriotism

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the feeling of loving your country more than any othersand being proud of it So let us summon a new spirit of patriotism

Question 33

pitch in

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phrasel v. vigorously join in to help with a task or activity. where each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other

Question 34

resolve

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to decide that you will certainly do something here each of us resolves to pitch in and work harder and look after not only ourselves but each other

Question 35

topple

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] to (cause to) lose balance and fall down: The statue of the dictator was toppled (over) by the crowds.The tree toppled and fell.

Question 36

pity n. v

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it’s a pity ## Footnote A2 used to say that something is disappointing a feeling of sadness for someone who has problems to feel sorry for someone

Question 37

self-reliance

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the ability to depend on yourself or your own abilities:Learning self-reliance is a slow, hard process. a Party founded on the values of self-reliance and individual liberty and national unity

Question 38

strained

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to try hard to do something, usually to see or hear something to hurt part of your body by using it too muchيُرْهِقI think I’ve strained a muscle.

Question 39

huddle.

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to move closer to other people because you are cold or frightened o those who are huddled around radios in the forgotten corners of the world

Question 40

beacon

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a light or fire on the top of a hill that acts as a warningor signal: And to all those who have wondered if America's beacon still burns as bright

Question 41

cast

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throw (something) forcefully in a specified direction woman who cast her ballot in Atlanta cast a spell on someone › to use magic to make something happen to someone

Question 42

ballot

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a secret written vote a strike ballot

Question 43

creed

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a set of beliefs, especially religious beliefs, that influence your life

Question 44

preacher

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someone who speaks about religious subjects in public,especially in a church

Question 45

aesthetic adj. aesthetically adv

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relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty:The new building has little aesthetic value/appeal. An aesthetic object or a work of art is one that showsgreat beauty:furniture that is both aesthetic and functional like objects to be both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

Question 46

lucked out

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the bear left as if nothing had happened so i really lucked out there.

Question 47

agonizing adj agonizingly adv

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causing extreme worry: ## Footnote She went through an agonizing few weeks waiting for the test results. We are faced with an agonizing choice/decision/dilemma.

Question 48

treason

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(the crime of) showing no loyalty to your country, especially byhelping its enemies or trying to defeat its government: In 1606 Guy Fawkes was executed for treason.

Question 49

snatch

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to take hold of something suddenly and roughly: to take something or someone away by force: to do or get something quickly because you only have a short amountof time: example: Donal Trump just snatched victory from the jaws of defeat

Question 50

solemn adj

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serious and without any humour: ## Footnote a solemn face/voice solemn music Everyone looked very solemn. solemn promise, commitment,

Question 51

vow v. n.

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to make a determined decision or promise to do something: ## Footnote a serious promise or decision: She took/made a vow never to lend money to anyone again.

Question 53

soleman vow

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In Roman Catholic canon law, a solemn vow is a vow ("a deliberate and free promise made to God about a possible and better good")

Question 54

anguish n. anguished adj

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extreme unhappiness caused by physical or mental suffering: save lives and prevent even more anguish anguished cry

Question 55

roaring adj roaring success

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loud and powerful: ## Footnote the roaring wind the best of humanity came roaring back.” a roaring fire a roaring success informal something that is very successful:

Question 56

rear v rear n

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bring back after the worst of humanity reared its evil head back part of sth building or car We walked round to the rear of the house. v take of animal or young children He describes how these birds rear their young.

Question 57

relentless . adj

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continuing in a severe or extreme way: We will continue to be relentless against terrorist groups like ISIL and al Qaeda

Question 58

disrupt v disruption n. disrupting

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to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected We are going to disrupt their networks

Question 59

homegrown,

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If someone or something is homegrown, he, she, or it belongs to or was developed in your own country: She's a homegrown talent from your own garden: homegrown vegetables

Question 60

deranged adj

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completely unable to think clearly or behave in a controlled way,especially because of mental illness: a deranged criminal/mind/personality to be mentally deranged But given the fact that the last two terrorist attacks on our soil -- Orlando and San Bernardino -- were homegrown, carried out it appears not by external plotters, not by vast networks or sophisticated cells, but by deranged individuals warped by the hateful propaganda that they had seen over the Internet

Question 61

warp v.

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make or become bent or twisted out of shape, typically as a result of the effects of heat or damp. "moisture had warped the box" but by deranged individuals warped by the hateful propaganda that they had seen over the Internet

Question 62

plead v.

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to make an urgent, emotional statement or request for something: And they pleaded that we do more to stop the carnage

Question 63

carnage.

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the violent killing of large numbers of people, especially in war: The Battle of the Somme was a scene of dreadful carnage.

Question 64

dreadful ADJ

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very bad, of very low quality, or shocking and very sad: dradful carnage

Question 65

defy

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to refuse to obey a person, decision, law, situation, etc.: ## Footnote It is rare to see children openly defying their teachers. A few workers have defied the majority decision and gone into work despite thestrike. It’s outgrown the old political stalemates. The notion that the answer to this tragedy would be to make sure that more people in a nightclub are similarly armed to the killer defies common sense.

Question 66

plague v n

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to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over aperiod of time: My shoulder's been plaguing me all week. to annoy someone, especially by asking repeated questions: He's been plaguing me for a loan of the book. bubonic plague , or any serious diseasethat kills many people: And then I hope the House does the right thing, and helps end the plague of violence that these weapons of war inflict on so many young lives.

Question 67

inflict

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to force someone to experience something very unpleasant: And then I hope the House does the right thing, and helps end the plague of violence that these weapons of war inflict on so many young lives. These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries. The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable.

Question 68

haven n.

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a safe or peaceful place: the Pulse Nightclub has always been a safe haven

Question 69

sanctuary

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protection or a safe place, especially for someone or something being chased or hunted: a place where birds or animals can live and be protected,especially from being hunted or dangerous conditions: the most holy part of a religious building that sanctuary was violated in the worst way imaginable

Question 70

denigrate

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to say that someone or something is not good or important: You shouldn't denigrate people just because they have different beliefs from you.

Question 71

persecute

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to treat someone unfairly or cruelly over a long period of timebecause of their race, religion, or political beliefs, or to annoysomeone by refusing to leave them alone: especially in countries where they are routinely persecuted

Question 72

oppression

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a situation in which people are governed in an unfair and cruel way and prevented from having opportunities and freedom:

Question 73

Scripture

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n. the holy writings of a religion: example: muslim scripture

Question 74

steadfast

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adj. staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly orunexpectedly: example: The group remained steadfast in its support for the new system, even when it wascriticized in the newspapers.

Question 75

tablet

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a small, solid piece of medicine: a thin, flat, often square piece of hard material such as wood, stone, or metal:

Question 76

forsake

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v. to leave someone for ever, especially when they need you: don't forsake me

Question 77

unfold

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to open or spread out something that has been folded: If a situation or story unfolds, it develops or becomes clear to other people: to tell a story or explain something such as a plan:

Question 78

mindful

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adj. careful not to forget about something: And I am mindful that no words we offer, or deeds we do, can ever truly erase the pain of their absence.

Question 79

deed n.

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an intentional act, especially a very bad or very good one: example: It seems to me that a lot of evil deeds are done in the name of religion. She's always helping people and doing good deeds.

Question 80

mourn v.

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to feel or express great sadness, especially because of someone'sdeath: She was still mourning for her brother.

Question 81

summon v.

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to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people: , you’ve summoned the strength to carry on

Question 82

grace n.

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a quality of moving in a smooth, relaxed, and attractive way: the quality of being pleasantly polite, or a willingness to befair and honest: Joanna has natural grace and elegance. They accepted their defeat with good grace. **graces** ways of behaving that are considered polite and pleasant: Ken is sadly lacking in social graces.

Question 83

legacy

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money or property that you receive from someone after they die: An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy. something that is a part of your history or that remains from anearlier time: The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature. The scars are the legacy of chicken pox. The novel will be his legacy.

Question 84

tribute pay tribute to sb/sth

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something that you say, write, or give that shows yourrespect and admiration for someone, especially on a formal occasion: Tributes have been pouring in from all over the world for the famous actor who diedyesterday. _to praise someone or something:_ And today, we once again pay tribute to these patriots

Question 85

v stoke

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to add fuel to a large fire and move the fuel around with a stick so that it burns well and produces a lot of heat: Once the fire had been stoked up, the room began to get warm. to encourage bad ideas or feelings in a lot of people: He's been accused of stoking up racial hatred in the region.

Question 86

Draw v.

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to attract attention or interest: He's an excellent speaker who always draws a crowd. to attract someone's attention: Her eyes were immediately drawn to the tall blond man standing at the bar. to make or show a comparison between things: It's sometimes very difficult to draw a clear distinction between the meanings of different words.

Question 87

patchwork

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cloth made by sewing together a lot of smaller pieces of cloth with different patterns and colours, or the activity of doing this: a mixture of different things:

Question 88

hallowed

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adj. ## Footnote very respected and praised because of great importance or great age: hallowed icons such as Marilyn Monroe and James Dean holy We walk the hallowed grounds of a Pennsylvania field

Question 89

gleaming

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bright and shiny from being cleaned: a gleaming kitchen

Question 90

pierce v.

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to go into or through something, making a hole in it using a sharp point: (of a light, sound, etc.) to suddenly be seen or heard, despitedarkness, noise, etc.:

Question 91

embody v.

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to represent a quality or an idea exactly: She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field. ​ to include as part of something: Kennett embodied in one man an unusual range of science, music, and religion.