Vocabulary by https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn en-us 2017-06-23 04:05:14 UTC 2017-09-03 15:22:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Send.png Runt （First week） 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178164685 -definition
Stunted animals. A very short person or animal.
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Runt is usually physically or physically defective and is different from peers of the same age, often varying in height and size.
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Dwarf; Titman; Midget 
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Giant; Normal; Standard; Colossus]]> 2017-07-06 06:34:56 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178164685 Sob (First week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178169713 -definition
Weep convulsively.
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'Sob' is not the same as 'Cry'; it is a bit weaker than 'Cry'.
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Mewl; Pule; Whimper; Yammer
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Laugh; Smile; Shout; Yell; Frown; Scowl]]> 2017-07-06 07:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178169713 Miserable (First week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178203033 -definition
Characterized by physical misery; Very unhappy; Of very poor quality or condition.
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'Miserable' has many meanings, usually expressing an extreme emotion or idea.
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Deplorable; Abject; Painful; Contemptible
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Pleasant; Comfortable; Lucky; Successful]]> 2017-07-06 15:34:24 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178203033 Rid (First week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178254115 -definition
Relieve from something or somewhere.
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'Rid' is used in different ways: Throw off the shackles of the environment; cast off one's control;  get rid of mental burdens or stresses, and so on.
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Free; disembarrass; absolve; exonerate
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Constrain; control; limit]]> 2017-07-07 09:58:38 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178254115 Infant (First week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178271494 -definition
A very young child who is only one year old or nearly one year old.
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Infant also refers to very young children who have not yet started to walk and talk.
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Baby; nursling; babe
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Adult; wrinkly; elder]]> 2017-07-07 15:37:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178271494 Complain （Second week） 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178446949 -definition
Making a formal accusation; express discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.
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Complaining frequently can affect  one's health.
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Grumble; grouse; kvetch
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Enjoy; praise; appreciate]]> 2017-07-11 05:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178446949 Relieve (Second week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178446951 -definition
Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive; relieve oneself of troubling information.
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Relieving can make you relax.
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Ease; alleviate; mitigate
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Aggravate; accentuated; deteriorate; worsen]]> 2017-07-11 05:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/178446951 Amuse (Second week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/179739538 -definition
To make time pass in an enjoyable way, so that you do not get bored.
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"Amuse" means engaging in interesting activities, such as sports, outings and other good recreational activities. There are also bad recreational activities, such as gambling.
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Entertain; disport
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A time, place or situation is quiet and calm without any  worry or excitement. Not involving war, fighting, or violence.
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People have been longing for and pursuing a world without strife and war, which is a peaceful world.
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Tranquil; peaceable; pacific; irenic
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Unpeaceful; martial; fighting]]> 2017-08-01 03:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/179821662 Firm（Second week） 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/179914406 -definition
Not likely to change. Strong and steady. Not easy to change into a different shape.
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"Firm" can describe a person's attitude and can also describe the characteristics of a substance.
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Sturdy; steadfast; secure
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Soft; hesitating; wonky]]> 2017-08-02 02:59:16 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/179914406 Arrange (Third week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180029006 -definition
To plan or organize something in advance. To put something in a particular or right order.
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There are some events that can't be arranged. They happen by accident.
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Set; plan; order; settle
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Destroy; cancel; disturb]]> 2017-08-03 09:14:04 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180029006 Suggest （Third week） 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180029009 -definition
To put forward an idea or a plan for other people to think about. To tell someone a person, thing, method and so on.
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A person suggests to others should be beneficial.
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Propose; recommend; indicate; imply
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Oppose; require; boycott]]> 2017-08-03 09:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180029009 Barn (Third week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180029011 -definition
A farm building for storing grain or animal feed and farm animals.
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Pigs, cattle, sheep, chickens and ducks live in the barn.
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Granary; garner; breadbasket
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Villa; building; edifice]]> 2017-08-03 09:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180029011 Pleasantly (Third week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180166948 -definition
Describe a person doing things in a very good state. In an enjoyable and cheerful manner.
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"Pleasantly" can be used to describe the weather. Such as "pleasantly warm".
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Agreeably; enjoyably; cheerily
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Woefully; angrily; amazedlu]]> 2017-08-05 11:12:33 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180166948 Discard (Third week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180166949 -definition
If you discard something, you get rid of it because you no longer want it or need it.
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We should not discard our fine traditions and styles of work.
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Abandon; toss out; throw away
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Collect; retain; save]]> 2017-08-05 11:12:41 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180166949 Quick check-up kellywylde https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180435381 Keep up the great work Charlotte! Remember: when writing your definitions, use words that you easily understand. Try translating the words into Chinese and then explaining them yourself :)]]> 2017-08-09 02:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/180435381 Wander (Fourth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181580822 -definition
If you wander somewhere, you walk around there in a casual way, often without destination in any particular direction.
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Many people like to wander in shopping mall when they are in a bad mood.
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Ramble; roam; swan
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Search; foraging; rush]]> 2017-08-18 07:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181580822 Sneak (Fourth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181580935 -definition
You go somewhere quietly and secretly , trying to avoid being seen or heard.
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Robbers are good at sneaking under other people's eyes.
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Creep; pussyfoot; slink
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Aboveboard; return; clash]]> 2017-08-18 07:16:56 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181580935 Squeeze (Fourth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181581807 -definition
If you squeeze somewhere, you try to get through or into a small space.
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Squeeze is also a noun.
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Crush; shove; wedge
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Sink; dive; across]]> 2017-08-18 07:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181581807 Pause (Fourth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181582217 -definition
While you are doing something, you stop for a short time and then continue.
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If something gives you pause for thought, it makes you think carefully and prudently about something.
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Suspend;  interrupt; discontinue
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Continue; terminate; initiate]]> 2017-08-18 07:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181582217 Dodge (Fourth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181582697 -definition
If you dodge something, you move suddenly and quickly to one side so that it can't hit or reach you.
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Dodge is also a noun. Such as"tax dodge".
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Avoid; parry; elude; hedge
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Clash; bump; leap]]> 2017-08-18 07:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181582697 QUESTION kellywylde https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181648290 Is there a favorite word you learned so far? What is it, and why? I'm going to guess that yours is "pleasantly". Am I right?

My favorite one here is "wander" -- I love wandering around. It describes my life pretty perfectly]]> 2017-08-18 15:59:57 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181648290 kellywylde https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181648867 I never heard of the word "aboveboard" before. Nice one!]]> 2017-08-18 16:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/181648867 Frighten (Fifth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/183980740 -definition
If something or someone frightens you, they cause you to suddenly feel afraid and nervous.
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"Frighten" and "scare" are very similar. "Scare" is a slightly more informal than "frighten".
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Intimidate; startle; scare
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clam; joke; settle]]> 2017-08-31 15:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/183980740 Comfort (Fifth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/183982634 -definition
If you comfort someone, you make them feel less worried, upset, for example by saying kind things to them.
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"Comfort" also means "comfortable". If you are comfort, you are relaxed and contented.
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Soothe; console; solace
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Blame; strike; complain]]> 2017-08-31 15:26:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/183982634 Frolic (Fifth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/183984142 -definiton
When people or animals frolic, they play happily.
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Frolic is also a noun.
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Disport; gambol; rollick
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Chase; strike; ignore]]> 2017-08-31 15:30:17 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/183984142 Mention (Fifth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184383145 -definition
If you mention something; you say something about it .
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Phrase "don't mention it" is a polite answer when someone has thanked to you. It's same to "you're welcome".
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Refer to; cite; quote
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Avoid; controversy; squabble]]> 2017-09-03 02:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184383145 Dejected (Fifth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184383436 -definition
If you are dejected, you feel unhappy and upset, because you feel disappointed by sth.
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"Dejected" is often used to describe a person's feelings of disappointment.
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despondent; depressed; spiritless
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cheerful; elated; excited]]> 2017-09-03 03:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184383436 Examine (Sixth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184409050 -definition
 If you examine something, you look at it carefully.
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Only examine is used when looking for the cause   of problems.
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check; inspect; survey
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overlook; record; review]]> 2017-09-03 14:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184409050 Disturb (Sixth week) 2451018699 https://padlet.com/2451018699/i2e4rkgt5ppn/wish/184409563 -definition
 If you disturb someone, you interrupt what they are doing and upset them.
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When you disturb someone, you need to say" excuse me".
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interrupt; bother; hamper
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assist; coordinate; cooperate
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