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New vocabulary story 6              TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS
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New vocabulary story 6 TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS

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New vocabulary story 6 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: FEASIBLE COMPILE FLUCTUATE FIGURATIVE FLAGRANT MY VOCABULARY STORY: When it became feasible to compile data on how train car temperatures fluctuate, it was found they are figuratively hot as hell in the summer and cold as ice in the winter. This was due to the flagrant disregard for passenger comfort. SIMPLIFIED STORY: When it became possible to collect data on how train car temperatures change, it was found they are literally hot as hell in the summer and cold as ice in the winter. This was due to the complete disregard for passenger comfort. PARAPHRASE: It became possible to collect data on train car temperatures. Very unacceptable levels were found which varied widely with the seasons. It showed that the train company did not care about the passenger’s comfort at all.
New vocabulary story 7      GREED RUNS THE WORLD
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New vocabulary story 7 GREED RUNS THE WORLD

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New vocabulary story 7 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: EDIFY ECONOMY INDEFATIGABLE INDICATIVE EGOTISM MY VOCABULARY STORY: Bad times may have the power to edify, but it is important to realize the economy is indefatigable indicative of the egotism it is built on. SIMPLIFIED STORY: Bad times may have the power to build morality, but it is important to realize the financial system is untiring showing it is based on people’s sense of self importance. PARAPHRASE: Bad times may create spirituality, but you have to admit the world of money and business will always rebound because it is based on greed.
New vocabulary story 8      A WISE MAN SAYS
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New vocabulary story 8 A WISE MAN SAYS

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New vocabulary story 8 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: INCLUSIVE INCISIVE INCIDENTAL INCITE INCOMPATIBILITY MY VOCABULARY STORY: It is now the policy to be inclusive. But a wise man made this incisive observation: Even incidental differences can incite trouble, causing incompatibility. SIMPLE VERSION: It is now standard practice to include different people in groups. But a wise man made this cutting comment: Even minor differences can start trouble, causing people not to work together properly. PARAPHRASE: The practice of mixing people with difference is doomed to failure according to a wise observer. He devastatingly said even little things can be the basis of fighting and the inability to work together.
REVERSE TRANSLATION STORY 58
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REVERSE TRANSLATION STORY 58

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HINDI: Can you create a story consisting of these five words? judicious labyrinth tangled to burn commingling My vocabulary story: You have to be prudent to deal with the maze of complex rules. A business in New York City. This creates hatred especially in close proximity with one. Free state like Florida. arabic: Can you make a story with these five words?: Wise Maze Complex kindle Juxtaposition The story of my vocabulary: You have to be wise to deal with a maze of complex regulations to get Company in New York City. It ignites hatred, especially in juxtawa. A free state like Florida. korean: KOREAN: Can you create a story with these five words?: judicious maze Knotty kindle abreast My vocabulary story: You have to be smart to handle the maze of knotted regulations. Businesses in New York City. It especially inflames hatred, Free states like Florida. vietnamese: CAN YOU MAKE A STORY THAT CONTAINS THESE FIVE WORDS?: CAUTIOUS MAZE DIFFICULT GROUP JUXTAPOSITION MY VOCABULARY STORY: You must be cautious to deal with a maze of regulatory kinks to take a business in New York City. It kindles hatred, especially in juxtaposition with a free states like Florida.
REVERSE TRANSLATIONS OF STORY 57
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REVERSE TRANSLATIONS OF STORY 57

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HINDI: Can you create a story consisting of these five words? over sensitive hidden unnecessary to remove the other side My vocabulary story: World War II the U.S. economy was susceptible to covert additional tariffs for military goods. Unnecessary expenses to fill pockets of money. A wartime control board replaced the ordinary order process to control it. In this way, we were able to surpass every production record and win the war. Arabic: Can you make a story with these five words?: susceptible Hidden Trailing Replace surpass The story of my vocabulary: The U.S. economy in World War II was subject to hidden surcharges for military goods. Unnecessary expenses for the line pockets of wealth. The wartime control panel replaced the normal dialing process to control this. In this way, we were able to bypass every production record and win the war. KOREAN: Can you create a story with these five words?: Vulnerable secret superfluous fallback Surpass My vocabulary story: During World War II, the U.S. economy was vulnerable to covert surcharges on munitions. Unnecessary spending to fill your pockets of riches. The Wartime Control Commission replaced the usual ordering process to control it. In this way, we were able to surpass all production records and win the war. VIETNAMESE: CAN YOU MAKE A STORY THAT CONTAINS THESE FIVE WORDS?: SENSITIVE SNEAKY SUPERFLUOUS REPLACE OVERCOME MY VOCABULARY STORY: The U.S. economy during World War II was susceptible to sneaky additional charges on military goods. Excess spending to line pockets of wealth. A wartime control panel replaced the conventional ordering process to control this. In this way, we were able to surpass all production records and win the fight.
reverse translation of story 55
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reverse translation of story 55

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better hindi: Can you create a story consisting of these five words? ridicule heresy detachment un involvement a small wicker-basket produced My vocabulary story: The church condemned Galelao and said his doctrines were heretical. This disrupted science and created an emotional alienation among intellectuals. Their society became derivative and uncompetitive.
VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 32       WHAT THE FISHING BOAT CAUGHT
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VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 32 WHAT THE FISHING BOAT CAUGHT This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: TARPON TRAIL CERUSE VALANCE BRIC-A-BRAC DEN WITHDRAWL NETWORK TOPAZ INTACT CINE CONCESSION ESPLANADE CITE 15.JACKKNIFE NOTABLE REPERTORY NEBBISH HORSE LEGUME Here is my story: The fishing boat had a repertory of skills. Just to cite one of its notable catches: It was November, they had made the concession of staying just off the esplanade to stay out of the open ocean waves. There was a network of dens of the tarpon. They left a ceruse trail as they feed on sardines. Just before withdrawl for the night, they caught a giant marlin intact; as big as a horse. The fishing boat had a bag of tricks. Just to name one of its famous catches: It was November, they had made the self-limitation of staying just off the bank to stay out of the open ocean waves. There were connected tunnels, the home of big game fish. Just before leaving for the night, they caught a giant marlin; as big as a cow. FINAL THOUGHTS: See the full list of 17,000 words included with this story. Try to make your own stories using randomly chosen words. T
VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 33      A ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN ENGLISH MANSION
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VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 33 A ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN ENGLISH MANSION

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VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 33 A ROMANTIC CARIBBEAN ENGLISH MANSION This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: COCONUT ICING MACE ROMANTIC FIREPLACE PALE ORTHODOX GRACE BOARD EXISTENTIAL EXPERT EXCHEQUER BLEAK HOSILE SOUPCON SUCCULENT GLISANDO COMA HOP SHOULDER Here is my story: The romantic Caribbean island once owned by England, has coconuts, succulent fruits and aromatic spices like mace. It also has an orthodox English manor house, funded by the exchequer to house the governor when it was a colony. It has fireplaces casting a pale glow on a great hall. There is a soupcon of island culture in the architecture built with expert local artisans. The lovely Caribbean island once owned by England, has coconuts, juicy fruits and nice smelling spices like mace. It also has a conventional mansion, paid for by the English treasury to house the governor in colonial times. It has roaring fires under mantle places, throwing faint light on a great hall. There is a hint of island culture in the architecture built by skilled local artists. FINAL THOUGHTS: A place like the Cayman Islands?
COMMON WORD STORY 27                    WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ
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COMMON WORD STORY 27 WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ

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COMMON WORD STORY 27 WHAT DOROTHY DID IN OZ This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: RAINBOW INFORMER YELLOW CONSTANT MICE GAFFER CANAANITE NAKED RADIATION SONNET LINGER INCOORDINATION ECCENTRIC DENY TURKEY SEMOLINA JAPAN LUSTY EUTHANASIA CHURCH Here is my story: When Dorothy went over the rainbow, she started a constant quest on the yellow brick road. She fell into an eccentric weird world where mice and turkeys talked - odder than Japan. She did not linger, but moved toward the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. An informer had described him as a lusty capable man. He turned out to be a gaffer and denied he could help Dorothy but later thought of something. When Dorothy went through the skies, she started a continuous journey on the yellow brick road. She fell into an odd strange world where mice and birds talked - more peculiar than Japan. She did not stay in one place long, but moved straight to the Emerald City to see the Wizard of Oz. A person had pictured him as an active effective man. He turned out to be an old blunderer and said he could not help Dorothy but later thought of something.
COMMON WORD STORY  22                      WHY COOKING IS GREAT
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COMMON WORD STORY 22 WHY COOKING IS GREAT

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COMMON WORD STORY 22 WHY COOKING IS GREAT This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: VENERABLE LAYER SCALLOP COLORATURA MORALE BLOWSY KNEAD KNOW LIVELIHOOD ENJOY NECROPHILIA AXLE BERATE PALM CONVERT VULNERABLE DISENGAGE PEPPERMINT DEMOCRAT VETERINARY Here is my story: Cooking is a venerable art. There is a lot to know and enjoy. Those that disengage and berate it, become converts if given some education. Kneading scallops with breadcrumbs provides a easy enjoyable meal. Chef is a nice livelihood; not vunerable to the whims of the stock market. A country with good food available to all is a democratic society. b Cooking is an ancient art. There is plenty to find out about and like. Those that are estranged and say bad things about it, come over if given some training. Drudging shrimp with breadcrumbs gives a quick good meal. Head cook is a nice job; safe from the quirks of the sock market. A country with good food for all is a place with empowered people.
COMMON WORD STORY 35                              HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS
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COMMON WORD STORY 35 HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS

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COMMON WORD STORY 35 VOCABULARY HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: INSOLVENT INTERPERSONAL IMPLICATE MISBECOMING PERMIT LEVER CLANDESTINE TARPAULIN DYSFUNCTION SATYR HYSSOP PROSAIC FERRET MAGGOT IRRADICABLE LATTICE CARE MOTORCYCLE PILASTER CLAM Here is my story: When his motorcycle dealership became insolvent, the owner tried to ferret out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself traits unbecoming dealing with the public; implicated in his dysfunction; things as prosaic as not permitting people to talk first. He concluded his faults were not irradicable and with care he could succeed. When his car dealership became bankrupt, the owner tried to search out the reasons for his failure. He found in himself habits unsuited for dealing with the public; involved in his inability; things as ordinary as not letting people talk first. He resolved his faults were not unchangeable and with care he could succeed. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try to make your own stories with lists of words. It is a writer’s exercise.
COMMON WORD STORY 36               WHAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT DID
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COMMON WORD STORY 36 WHAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT DID

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COMMON WORD STORY 36 VOCABULARY WHAT ALEXANDER THE GREAT DID This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: CAMBODIAN EN MASSE JUXTAPOSITION SPERMATOZAN CROW INFIDEL INDIA DAUNT GECKO KNOWLEDGE EXTRA DISCOURSE WOODSMAN TITLE QUALMS ITALIAN STAMMER MENSE APSE Here is my story: Alexander with the title of great, crowed his empire extended to India. His generals had expressed their qualms en masse. But Alexander with extra courage and knowledge, was not daunted. Greek culture was now in juxtaposition with the East, which made for some interesting discourses. Alexander with the name of great, boasted his empire went all the way to India. His generals all together had expressed their doubts. But Alexander with added bravery and ideas, was not discouraged. Greek culture was now in right next to the East, which made for some interesting conversations. FINAL THOUGHTS: Stories are like dreams.
VOCABULARY   34       TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE
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VOCABULARY 34 TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE

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VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 34 TOWNSTONE THE TOWN THAT WOULD NOT DIE This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAM REEVE HIGHLIGHT CRAWL BARITONE ALL POULTICE EPHAH CYST BOP DIZZY RIME HUSBANDRY BEAK FLAPJACK BAGEL HALL WHENCE GRIT SYNAESTHESIA Here is my story: Tombstone is a town in Arizona whence came all the grit of the cowboy days. Scene of the fight at the OK corral. A highlight is the opera house, a hall where baritones once sang. In the saloon, dizzy cowboys crawled after being bopped in the head. In the canteen, flapjacks where flipped and a bun, the ancestor of today’s bagel was made. Tombstone is a town in Arizona where all the grit of the cowboy days came. Place of the fight at the OK corral. A main feature is the opera house, a hall where opera singers once sang. In the saloon, woozy cowboys went on their knees after being hit in the head. In the kitchen shack, flapjacks where turned and a bun, the predecessor of today’s bagel was made. FINAL THOUGHTS: See if you can made another story with the same word list.
COMMON WORD STORY  30               OFF TO THE PRISON
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COMMON WORD STORY 30 OFF TO THE PRISON This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: MAMMOGRAM CONNING TOWER PILFER SPELL FINERY APPORTION BOURGEOIS THENCE BUTT LURCH WHITEOUT SCRAPE ZYGOTE COMPLY IMPI FECUND CARDIOVASCULAR METER FORESTER DIALOGUE Here is my story: The conning tower of the prison cast a weird spell over the landscape. Each guard was apportioned a sector of the wall to watch. The spotlight lurched around. The prisoners comply with rules without a scrap of dignity. If you impinge on the laws, pilfer anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his finery and thence to this place. The observation tower of the prison had a strange effect on the scene. Each guard was assigned a part of the wall to watch. The spotlight bumped around. The prisoners follow the rules without a bit of self-respect. If you break the law - steal anything, you will find yourself in front of a judge in his nice clothes and then off to this place. FINAL THOUGHTS: Try this exercise.
COMMON WORD STORY 37      Native American museum of the old west
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COMMON WORD STORY 37 Native American museum of the old west

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COMMON WORD STORY 37 Native American museum of the old west This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. A museum to Sioux culture, way out in the boondocks, defies description. Once you have your ticket, you enter a hall with the cowcatcher of an American locomotive and a muraL of buffalo. They stress the imperturbable nature of the Indians under trying conditions. The West was no place for the lazy! The Indians took settlers hostages; later the Indians became hirelings to the settlers as power shifted. Once a year, a fiesta is held with native foods. A glutton’s delight. A museum to Sioux culture, way out in the back country, is incredible. Once you have your ticket, you enter a hall with the front of an American locomotive and a painting of buffalo. They stress the stolid nature of the Indians under trying conditions. The West was no place for the indolent! The Indians took settlers captives; later the Indians became day laborers to the settlers as power shifted. Once a year, a festival is held with local foods. A eater’s joy.
Common Word Story 38       The Great Magician Comes to America
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Common Word Story 38 The Great Magician Comes to America

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Urgent circumstances after WW2 brought the man to the USA from Europe. Here, his good instincts and common sense helped him to succeed. He was nominated for best magician. he had an amiable benevolent air and rippling manly muscles which left women faint. He had an act with two young female assistants who looked so much alike that with some music and a jolt, one seemed to disappear and reappear across the stage by magic. Dire conditions after WW2 brought the man to the USA from Europe. Here, his good ways and good sense helped him to get ahead. He was named as best magician. He had a friendly helpful way about him and bulging manly muscles which made woman swoon . He had a trick with two young female helpers who looked so much the same that with some music and a flash, one seemed to dematerialize and reappear across the hall as if by magic.
VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 31            THE THEORY OF TIME
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VOCABULARY - COMMON WORD STORY 31 THE THEORY OF TIME This is a writing exercise using common words. I have collected a list of 17,000 words. From this I have chosen twenty words at random. The exercise is to write a story with at least ten of them. I have included my story along with a translation into other words. Here is the list: HOROLOGY BROGUE ACHROMATIC IMPLANT PROSPECT INTERLARD COLANDER RIP CONDOM CAPRICCIO SLEAZY MONSIGNOR THEORY SHRED DECIDUOUS IVY ADRENALINE RATLINE WOVE Here is my story: Horology is woven into today's society. It's like a clock is implanted in our brains. However; ancient people made do without a shred of modern time-keeping. They kept time by observing the growing ivy or the fall of deciduous leaves. The prospect of no clocks would rip society, leaving it bland and achromatic. Time keeping is imbedded into today's society. It's like a clock is part of our brains. However; anciet people made without even a bit of modern time keeping. They kept time by looking at growing plants or the fall of tree leaves. The idea of no clocks would tear society, leaving it bland and colorless. FINAL THOUGHTS: This is an enjoyable thing to do; writing a story and then rephrasing it.
CREATIVE WRITING STORY 58        THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL IN ARL
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CREATIVE WRITING STORY 58 THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL IN ARL

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This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) transfusion yule romanesque debris her inherent shinner fillet meteor burmese salient verbiage odd fascism accost whiplash bib gibe napalm formica THE AMERICAN HOSPITAL The American hospital was in an odd Romanesque building in the French town of Arl, during World War Two; the fight against fascism. Nurse Bell made her way through the debris that was inherent to war. An occasional meteor came out of the German salient, causing injuries. They gave transfusions, treated whiplash and napalm burns. During Christmas 1944, they had a giant Yule log in the fireplace to cheer the troops. The American hospital was in an odd tenth century building in the French town of Arl, during World War Two; the fight against the Nazis. Nurse Bell made her way through the wreckage is a part of war. An occasional shooting star came out of the German forward position, causing injuries. They gave blood, treated auto accidents and chemical burns. During Christmas 1944, they had a giant festive log in the fireplace for the troop’s moral. I never would have writing this story without the word prompts.
CREATIVE WRITING EXERCISE 59     WHAT THE KOREAN WAR GENERAL DID
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CREATIVE WRITING EXERCISE 59 WHAT THE KOREAN WAR GENERAL DID

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This is a writing exercise. It will get you to creatively write a story. Make a story from this list, using at least ten words: (I have included my story answer, with a paraphrase of it.) tape controversy stuff celibacy eat cull caucus gospel waxen goat korean perspicacious animate divination tawny fort brazen coroner mindset flake WHAT THE KOREAN WAR GENERAL DID There was an animated controversy during the Korean war. It was investigated by a congressional caucus which culled information from tapes. They said a general lived in a safe fort, eating to stuff himself with rich food. At the same time, he had a mindset to feed troops into battle without regard. The coroner said many deaths could have been avoided with a more perspicacious attitude. There was an lively scandal during the Korean war. It was explored by a congressional committee which drew information from recordings. They said a general lived in a secure strong place, eatting to fill himself with rich food. At the same time, he had an attitude to send troops carelessly into battle. The death investigator said many casualties could have been avoided with a more cautious strategy.