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What does the adjective 'shallow' primarily describe?
What does the adjective 'shallow' primarily describe?
- A lack of knowledge
- A person’s emotions
- A subject that is unimportant
- An area with little depth (correct)
What does the verb 'lurk' imply about someone's actions?
What does the verb 'lurk' imply about someone's actions?
- They are engaging in friendly behavior
- They are moving openly
- They are in a hurry
- They are sneaking around secretively (correct)
To 'reiterate' something means to:
To 'reiterate' something means to:
- Express it in a confusing way
- Ignore it completely
- Repeat it for emphasis (correct)
- Change its meaning
If someone is 'blind to' a situation, they are:
If someone is 'blind to' a situation, they are:
The adverb 'rather' conveys which of the following meanings?
The adverb 'rather' conveys which of the following meanings?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'shallow'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'shallow'?
In what context would one most likely 'lurk'?
In what context would one most likely 'lurk'?
What is the best synonym for 'reiterate'?
What is the best synonym for 'reiterate'?
What does the statement 'he is blind to the fact' suggest about the person?
What does the statement 'he is blind to the fact' suggest about the person?
When might someone use the word 'rather' in conversation?
When might someone use the word 'rather' in conversation?
What example correctly illustrates the meaning of 'lurk'?
What example correctly illustrates the meaning of 'lurk'?
Which sentence best describes an appropriate use of 'rather'?
Which sentence best describes an appropriate use of 'rather'?
What action is implied if someone 'lurks' frequently in a neighborhood?
What action is implied if someone 'lurks' frequently in a neighborhood?
Which of these best describes a 'shallow' personality?
Which of these best describes a 'shallow' personality?
What does the phrase 'take notes' primarily refer to?
What does the phrase 'take notes' primarily refer to?
Which situation best describes when you would 'make a note'?
Which situation best describes when you would 'make a note'?
What happens to the T in 'write down' when pronounced quickly?
What happens to the T in 'write down' when pronounced quickly?
In which context would you typically NOT use 'jot down'?
In which context would you typically NOT use 'jot down'?
What does 'make a note of' imply?
What does 'make a note of' imply?
What is the appropriate action if someone says to 'jot it down'?
What is the appropriate action if someone says to 'jot it down'?
When should you use 'write down' instead of 'take notes'?
When should you use 'write down' instead of 'take notes'?
What does 'get rid of' primarily mean?
What does 'get rid of' primarily mean?
What happens when using a pronoun with the verb 'write down'?
What happens when using a pronoun with the verb 'write down'?
Is 'take notes' used for?
Is 'take notes' used for?
What does it mean if someone is told to 'make a note of it'?
What does it mean if someone is told to 'make a note of it'?
What is the key difference between 'take notes' and 'make a note'?
What is the key difference between 'take notes' and 'make a note'?
Which is NOT a correct usage of 'jot down'?
Which is NOT a correct usage of 'jot down'?
What does the phrasal verb 'spring for' mean?
What does the phrasal verb 'spring for' mean?
Which of the following is the correct past tense form of 'spring'?
Which of the following is the correct past tense form of 'spring'?
How can 'should have' be pronounced?
How can 'should have' be pronounced?
Which of these examples demonstrates the proper usage of 'spring for' in a sentence?
Which of these examples demonstrates the proper usage of 'spring for' in a sentence?
What is a synonym for the phrase 'make the bed'?
What is a synonym for the phrase 'make the bed'?
In the context of spending money, what does the phrase 'he should have sprung for a new coat' imply?
In the context of spending money, what does the phrase 'he should have sprung for a new coat' imply?
What does 'getting up' refer to in a daily routine context?
What does 'getting up' refer to in a daily routine context?
What is the participle form of 'spring'?
What is the participle form of 'spring'?
What type of coffee did the customer order at the first restaurant?
What type of coffee did the customer order at the first restaurant?
Which sentence correctly uses the phrasal verb in context?
Which sentence correctly uses the phrasal verb in context?
When does the phrase 'spring for' typically get used?
When does the phrase 'spring for' typically get used?
What was the total number of donuts ordered by the customer at the first restaurant?
What was the total number of donuts ordered by the customer at the first restaurant?
If someone says they are 'going to spring for dessert' what does it mean?
If someone says they are 'going to spring for dessert' what does it mean?
Which donuts did the customer not order during the first order?
Which donuts did the customer not order during the first order?
What item did the customer contemplate ordering at Wendy's?
What item did the customer contemplate ordering at Wendy's?
What does 'using the bathroom' refer to in the context of a daily routine?
What does 'using the bathroom' refer to in the context of a daily routine?
Which of the following is an example of correct usage of 'should have'?
Which of the following is an example of correct usage of 'should have'?
What method of payment did the customer use at the first restaurant?
What method of payment did the customer use at the first restaurant?
What sauce did the customer order with the chicken strips at Wendy's?
What sauce did the customer order with the chicken strips at Wendy's?
What might someone mean if they say, 'I'll spring for the refreshments'?
What might someone mean if they say, 'I'll spring for the refreshments'?
What was the customer's reaction to the long line at the drive-thru?
What was the customer's reaction to the long line at the drive-thru?
How did the customer feel while waiting for their order at the first restaurant?
How did the customer feel while waiting for their order at the first restaurant?
What drink did the customer forget to order for their daughter?
What drink did the customer forget to order for their daughter?
What was the total cost for the order at Wendy's?
What was the total cost for the order at Wendy's?
What is a potential risk of allowing young children to play in shallow waters?
What is a potential risk of allowing young children to play in shallow waters?
What does the idiom 'all fingers and thumbs' refer to?
What does the idiom 'all fingers and thumbs' refer to?
Why is parental supervision alone not enough for children's safety in outdoor settings?
Why is parental supervision alone not enough for children's safety in outdoor settings?
Which of the following best describes the term 'scalding'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'scalding'?
What does being 'adaptive' imply about a person?
What does being 'adaptive' imply about a person?
In the context of emotions, what does 'spirits' refer to?
In the context of emotions, what does 'spirits' refer to?
How does one typically cope with financial hardship as described by the phrase 'get by'?
How does one typically cope with financial hardship as described by the phrase 'get by'?
What is a serious risk when children play with fire in natural areas?
What is a serious risk when children play with fire in natural areas?
What does anaphylaxis refer to?
What does anaphylaxis refer to?
What does 'nip something in the bud' mean?
What does 'nip something in the bud' mean?
How should parents approach outside play for their children at night?
How should parents approach outside play for their children at night?
What is the meaning of discomfort?
What is the meaning of discomfort?
What might be an implication of a child being all fingers and thumbs?
What might be an implication of a child being all fingers and thumbs?
What example illustrates an adaptive attitude?
What example illustrates an adaptive attitude?
What activity does Bob the Canadian do after making breakfast?
What activity does Bob the Canadian do after making breakfast?
What two phrases can be used to describe taking a shower in English?
What two phrases can be used to describe taking a shower in English?
What does Bob usually make for his lunch?
What does Bob usually make for his lunch?
Which of the following statements is true about Bob's work commute?
Which of the following statements is true about Bob's work commute?
What does Bob do after he gets dressed?
What does Bob do after he gets dressed?
What is Bob's first class of the day?
What is Bob's first class of the day?
What does Bob use to grade student work?
What does Bob use to grade student work?
What can be another way to express 'make a lunch' in English?
What can be another way to express 'make a lunch' in English?
How does Bob feel about driving to work?
How does Bob feel about driving to work?
Which of the following does Bob not typically do after work?
Which of the following does Bob not typically do after work?
What does Bob use to check social media?
What does Bob use to check social media?
What does Bob do before going to work?
What does Bob do before going to work?
What is one way Bob describes his visit to the mall?
What is one way Bob describes his visit to the mall?
What does Bob think about the mall map?
What does Bob think about the mall map?
What can generally be found at the entrance of a mall?
What can generally be found at the entrance of a mall?
What is a key feature of a department store?
What is a key feature of a department store?
Which store would you visit to buy athletic gear?
Which store would you visit to buy athletic gear?
Why might a record store be less popular today?
Why might a record store be less popular today?
What is the definition of a kiosk in a mall?
What is the definition of a kiosk in a mall?
What is the primary purpose of a drugstore?
What is the primary purpose of a drugstore?
What type of store is characterized by selling books?
What type of store is characterized by selling books?
What might be a reason people shop less on Mondays?
What might be a reason people shop less on Mondays?
What types of stores are most commonly observed in a mall?
What types of stores are most commonly observed in a mall?
Which of the following best describes a clothing store?
Which of the following best describes a clothing store?
In Canada, what term is often used interchangeably with drugstore?
In Canada, what term is often used interchangeably with drugstore?
What would you likely do at a jewelry store?
What would you likely do at a jewelry store?
What experience does someone have when using an escalator?
What experience does someone have when using an escalator?
What is typically not sold at a common store found in malls?
What is typically not sold at a common store found in malls?
What is the primary focus of the bathing suit store?
What is the primary focus of the bathing suit store?
What types of products would a consumer primarily look for in a makeup store?
What types of products would a consumer primarily look for in a makeup store?
In Canadian English, which term is commonly used for a place to relieve oneself?
In Canadian English, which term is commonly used for a place to relieve oneself?
What is primarily offered in a food court?
What is primarily offered in a food court?
Which section of a grocery store features fruits and vegetables?
Which section of a grocery store features fruits and vegetables?
What type of products would you find in the deli section of a grocery store?
What type of products would you find in the deli section of a grocery store?
Which section of a grocery store is focused on baked goods?
Which section of a grocery store is focused on baked goods?
What kind of products does the dairy section commonly include?
What kind of products does the dairy section commonly include?
What is typically found in the frozen food section of a grocery store?
What is typically found in the frozen food section of a grocery store?
Which of the following phrases indicates a visit to the grocery store?
Which of the following phrases indicates a visit to the grocery store?
What term is typically used for a cart to carry groceries?
What term is typically used for a cart to carry groceries?
Where is the produce section commonly located in relation to a grocery store's entrance?
Where is the produce section commonly located in relation to a grocery store's entrance?
What is a common item found in the bakery section?
What is a common item found in the bakery section?
Which phrase is commonly used when needing to go grocery shopping?
Which phrase is commonly used when needing to go grocery shopping?
What phrase does the speaker use to indicate their order at McDonald's?
What phrase does the speaker use to indicate their order at McDonald's?
What is the purpose of the signs above each aisle in the grocery store?
What is the purpose of the signs above each aisle in the grocery store?
How does the speaker plan to pay at McDonald's?
How does the speaker plan to pay at McDonald's?
What type of food does the speaker order at A&W?
What type of food does the speaker order at A&W?
What is the approximate total cost of the order at McDonald's?
What is the approximate total cost of the order at McDonald's?
What reason does the speaker give for skipping the apple pie at A&W?
What reason does the speaker give for skipping the apple pie at A&W?
What payment method does the speaker plan to use at A&W?
What payment method does the speaker plan to use at A&W?
What does the speaker order at Tim Horton's?
What does the speaker order at Tim Horton's?
Which of the following phrases does the speaker use at Tim Horton's?
Which of the following phrases does the speaker use at Tim Horton's?
What food item does the speaker specifically mention enjoying from McDonald's?
What food item does the speaker specifically mention enjoying from McDonald's?
What type of beverage does the speaker order at A&W?
What type of beverage does the speaker order at A&W?
What is indicated as a benefit of the two-window system at McDonald's?
What is indicated as a benefit of the two-window system at McDonald's?
How does the speaker suggest they will pay at Tim Horton's?
How does the speaker suggest they will pay at Tim Horton's?
Which item is NOT mentioned as part of the speaker's order at any restaurant?
Which item is NOT mentioned as part of the speaker's order at any restaurant?
What feeling does the speaker convey about the food they are ordering?
What feeling does the speaker convey about the food they are ordering?
Study Notes
Introduction
- This is a podcast episode from "Learn English Vocabulary Daily."
- The episode focuses on increasing active English vocabulary.
- The host, Anna, introduces 5 new words every day from Monday to Friday.
Shallow
- "Shallow" means not deep.
- It is often used to describe bodies of water, like swimming pools.
- Shallow puddles can be dangerous, especially for toddlers.
Lurk
- "Lurk" means to sneak around quietly and secretly.
- People lurk when they are up to no good or trying to hide.
- It can be used in situations like a burglar hiding in bushes.
Reiterate
- "Reiterate" means to repeat something again and again.
- It is often used to emphasize the importance of a message.
- The host reiterates information about the podcast's "Plus Membership."
Blind To
- "Blind to" means not wanting to see or acknowledge something.
- People can be "blind" to bad behavior, even when it is obvious.
- It implies a willful ignorance or denial of a situation.
Rather
- "Rather" means a bit or to a slight degree.
- It is used to express something in a less definite or stronger way.
- It can be used to describe actions like "acting rather strange."
Idioms
- All fingers and thumbs: Describes someone who is clumsy or awkward with their hands, often when performing simple tasks.
- Nip something in the bud: Means to stop something from progressing before it becomes established. For example, if you see a child starting to swear, you might try to nip that behavior in the bud.
Adjectives
- Adaptive: Describes someone who is able to change to suit different situations.
- Scalding: Extremely hot, typically used to refer to a liquid.
- Allergic: Having a reaction to something, usually a certain food or substance
Nouns
- Discomfort: A feeling of slight pain, unease, or physical or emotional distress.
- Intolerance: A sensitivity to certain foods that causes discomfort or digestive problems.
- Anaphylaxis: A severe allergic reaction that can be life-threatening and is characterized by swelling, hives, and difficulty breathing.
Phrases
- High Spirits: Feeling happy and positive.
- Low Spirits: Feeling down and depressed.
- Put on a brave face: To smile and pretend everything is okay even though you are feeling bad.
- Get by: To manage in a difficult situation, usually with minimal resources.
Key Facts
- 30 to 40% of people in the world suffer from some type of allergy.
- It is important to be prepared for allergic reactions and to carry medication like an EpiPen if necessary.
- Even shallow lakes can be dangerous for children, especially at night.
- It's dangerous for children to play with fire in wooded areas.
Other information
- The speaker discusses how people cope with different situations. They mention how to deal with discomfort and allergies, how to be adaptive, and how a positive attitude can help people through difficult times.
- The speaker describes a heartwarming story about a young farmer named Rebecca who lost her sight in an accident. She is an adaptive person who continues to love farming, even though she has to find ways to adjust to her new reality.
- The speaker tells a story about a man named Adrian who experiences anaphylaxis after eating a sandwich. He is able to use his EpiPen to save his life.
Daily Routine
- The first thing the speaker does every day is wake up, and most times he presses the snooze button on his alarm clock.
- Once the speaker wakes up, he gets out of bed to make his bed.
- After making the bed, the speaker uses (or goes to) the bathroom, which he says can also be called the washroom in Canada.
- Every day, the speaker makes a standard breakfast that includes two fried eggs, two pieces of toast, and a mug of coffee.
- The speaker then eats (or has) breakfast. He enjoys his breakfast with a mug that has "Love the World, Bob the Canadian" written on it.
- The speaker uses his computer to check his email and read the news every morning. He also checks social media accounts like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
- The speaker also takes (or has) a shower, dry off with a towel, and put on deodorant after his shower.
- The speaker decides what he will wear for the day and gets dressed. He also shaves after getting dressed if needed.
- Finally, the speaker brushes his teeth, and makes a lunch. The speaker typically makes a sandwich and grabs a banana for lunch.
Ordering at a Restaurant Drive-Thru
- The speaker demonstrates how to order food at a restaurant drive-thru.
- Two common phrases: "I'll have" and "Could I get".
- The speaker orders a cheeseburger, hamburger, small Coke, large fry, and two apple pies at McDonald's.
- The speaker pays with cash.
- The speaker orders two Chicken Buddy Burgers, a small diet root beer, and fries at A&W.
- The speaker pays with a debit card.
- The speaker notes that apple pies may take extra time to prepare.
Ordering Food at the Drive-Thru
- The speaker ordered a Chicken Buddy with fries and a diet root beer at the first restaurant.
- The speaker paid for the order with debit.
- The speaker ordered a decaf coffee with cream and sugar and six donuts at Tim Horton's.
- The speaker used the phrase "I'd like" to order the coffee and donuts.
- The speaker paid for the order from Tim Horton's with a watch.
- The speaker ordered chicken strips and chicken nuggets at Wendy's.
- The speaker used the phrase "Could I have" when ordering at Wendy's.
- The speaker paid for the order at Wendy's with Visa.
Common Phrases
- "I'd like" or "I would like" is commonly used to order food, especially in a restaurant setting.
- "Could I have" or "Could I please have" is also frequently used when ordering food, especially in a drive-thru.
Payment Methods
- The speaker used three different payment methods: debit, a watch, and Visa.
- The speaker used tap payment for debit and Visa.
- The speaker used a watch for contactless payment at Tim Horton's.
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In this episode of 'Learn English Vocabulary Daily,' host Anna introduces five new English words. Each word is explained in context, helping listeners expand their active vocabulary. Tune in Monday through Friday to enhance your language skills with daily insights and examples.
