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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 74      The US Constitution Hope for Liberty
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 74 The US Constitution Hope for Liberty

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 74 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: ENIGMA DISCREDIT PRAGMATIC ELABORATE COMPLEMENT MY VOCABULARY STORY: Its an enigma how people are trying to discredit the writers of the US Constitution. They crafted an elaborate pragmatic document complemented by their hopes for freedom. SIMPLE VERSION: Its a mystery how people are trying to hurt the reputation of the writers of the US Constitution. They crafted a complex workable document bolstered by their hopes for freedom.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 67   Police Recruits are Anxious
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 67 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: APPRECIATE APPREHENSION ARBITRARY FRICTION COHESION MY VOCABULARY STORY: I appreciate the apprehension of new police recruits. There is arbitrary violence and friction with the public. The cohesion of the force keeps them going. SIMPLE VERSION: I realize the anxiety of new police recruits. There is random violence and conflict with the public. The unity of the force keeps them going.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 68  HOW COMMUNIST AUTHORS WRITE
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 68 HOW COMMUNIST AUTHORS WRITE

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 68 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: DIGRESSION ENGAGE CLICHE BOLSTER DOCTRINE MY VOCABULARY STORY: Communist authors make frequent digressions to engage in approved cliches to bolster state doctrines. SIMPLE VERSION: Communist authors make frequent departures from the main subject to state approved platitudes to support state policies.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 69     the American Revolution and the Establishmentt
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 69 the American Revolution and the Establishmentt

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 69 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: FOUNDER DISINCLINATION DISSENT MEDIUM DISCORDANT MY VOCABULARY STORY: The American colonies founders had a disinclination to dissent. This cause medium level trouble during the discordant times of the Revolution. SIMPLE VERSION: The American colonies originators disliked protests. This cause some trouble during the jarring times of the Revolution.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 71   Great Egyptian Temples
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 71 Great Egyptian Temples

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 71 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PROFUSION LAVISh METHODICAL REGIMEN NUANCE MY VOCABULARY STORY: EGYPT HAS A PROFUSION OF LAVISH TEMPLES. Its builders followed a methodical regimen. Get a guide to appreciate the nuances of the architecture. SIMPLE VERSION: EGYPT HAS A wealth OF sumptuous TEMPLES. Its builders followed a orderly plan. Get a guide to appreciate the subtlies of the architecture.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 70  EMPLOYERS BABY EMPLOYEES
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 70 EMPLOYERS BABY EMPLOYEES

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 70 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: APPEASE EXPLICIT EXPEDITE LIKELIHOOD APPLICATION MY VOCABULARY STORY: Today, employers appease their employees. They make tasks explicit to expedite the work. They hope this will increase the likelihood employees will show application in their efforts. SIMPLE VERSION: Today, employers baby their employees. They make tasks clear to speed up the work. They hope this will increase the chances employees will show diligence in their efforts.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 78  Old Cars have Power Everything
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 78 Old Cars have Power Everything

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 78 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: DISPOSITION DISPARAGE GRATUITOUS EXTRANEOUS REFUTE MY VOCABULARY STORY: Those with a argumentative dispositions, disparage gratuitously given extraneous features on old cars; like motorized side mirrors. However; more level headed people refute their bickering and defend these extras. SIMPLE VERSION: Those with a argumentative mindsets, make fun of uncalled for given extra features on old cars; like motorized side mirrors. However; more level headed people counter their bickering and defend these extras. Information: I have my father’s 1997 Grand Mari by Mercury. It has power this and that. like a comedy. It is a solid car with a lot of creature comforts. It is 1997 technology, a good job. A GPS would have been a god thing to have.
VOCABULARY STORY 80  CAVEMEN ATE MEAT
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VOCABULARY STORY 80 CAVEMEN ATE MEAT

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VOCABULARY STORY 80 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PREDECESSOR PREDILECTION ENHANCE PRECURSOR NURTURE MY VOCABULARY STORY: The predecessors of modern humans had a predilection for meat enhanced by cooking. The precursor to stove were fire pits. Meat eating nurtured bigger brains. SIMPLE VERSION: The ancestors of modern humans had a liking for meat improved by cooking. The forerunners to stove were fire pits. Meat eating nourished bigger brains.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 76  How Trains Changed the World
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 76 How Trains Changed the World

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 76 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: CATALYST CAPACITY GRATIFY CAPITULATE HIERARCHY MY VOCABULARY STORY: The capacity of 19th trains gratified the need for transportation of the masses. The train companies capitulated to the high classes by making a hierarchy of seating with first class carriages. Trains were a catalyst bringing on the modern age. SIMPLE VERSION: The ability to carry of 19th trains satisfied the need for transportation of the masses. The train companies gave in to the high classes by making a rank of seating with first class carriages. Trains were a agent of change bringing on the modern age.
VOCABULART STORY 40                 REFINISHING OLD FURNITURE with Hindi, Arabic and Korean Versions
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VOCABULART STORY 40 REFINISHING OLD FURNITURE with Hindi, Arabic and Korean Versions

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 40 Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: CONCUR INDISCRIMINATE MAR RANT EMBELLISH MY VOCABULARY STORY: Auction houses concur that indiscriminate restorations mar the value of old furniture. So the man ranted when his wife refinished his colonial era table in an attempt to embellish it. SIMPLE VERSION: Auction houses agree that haphazard restorations ruin the value of old furniture. So the man raved when his wife resurfaced his colonial era table in an attempt to make it look better. HINDI नई शब्दावली कहानी 40 अभी करें अब हिंदी, अरबी और कोरियाई संस्करणों के साथ ध्यान दें अनुवाद Google अनुवाद द्वारा किया जाता है। एक उलटा अनुवाद अलग-अलग सटीकता दिखाता है। यदि वे भाषा समूहों में हैं शामिल बेहतर कर सकता है, मैं इसे आपके संस्करण में बदल दूंगा। पॉल स्किटोन क्या आप इन पाँच शब्दों वाली एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? सहमत होना अविवेकी मार्च शेख़ी संवारना मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: नीलामी घर इस बात से सहमत हैं कि अंधाधुंध पुनर्स्थापन से मूल्य में गिरावट आती है पुराना फ़र्निचर। जब उसकी पत्नी ने उसके औपनिवेशिक युग को फिर से पूरा किया तो वह आदमी चिल्लाने लगा इसे अलंकृत करने के प्रयास में तालिका। ARABIC: قصة مفردات جديدة 40 افعل الآن الآن مع النسخ الهندية والعربية والكورية ملاحظة تتم الترجمات بواسطة مترجم جوجل. العكس تظهر الترجمة دقة متفاوتة. إذا كان هؤلاء في المجموعات ��للغوية يمكن تضمينها بشكل أفضل ، وسوف أقوم بتغييرها إلى نسختك. بول سكيتون هل يمكنك كتابة قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس ؟: كونكور عشوائي مارس تبجح إمبيليش قصتي في المفردات: تتفق دور المزادات على أن عمليات الترميم العشوائية تشوه قيمة أثاث قديم. لذلك صرخ الرجل عندما أعادت زوجته إنهاء عصره الاستعماري الجدول في محاولة لتزيينه. KOREAN: 새로운 어휘 이야기 40 지금 하세요 이제 힌디어, 아랍어 및 한국어 버전으로 참고 번역은 Google 번역으로 수행됩니다. 반전 번역은 다양한 정확도를 보여줍니다. 언어 그룹에 있는 경우 포함하면 더 잘할 수 있습니다. 귀하의 버전으로 변경하겠습니다. 폴 스키톤 다음 다섯 단어를 포함하는 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 동의 무차별 망치다 폭언 꾸미다 내 어휘 이야기: 경매장들은 무분별한 복원이 가치를 손상시킨다는 데 동의합니다. 오래된 가구. 그래서 아내가 식민지 시대를 다시 마무리하자 남자는 소리쳤다. 그것을 꾸미려는 시도의 테이블.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 41       USA FOUNDING IDEAS with Hindi, Arabic and Korean versions
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: FOUNDERS CONSENSUS CONCISE EPHEMERAL FACILITY MY VOCABULARY STORY: The founders of the USA had a consensus on ideas, concisely expressed in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. They feared their government would be ephemeral so set up facilities to teach and maintain the principals of liberty. SIMPLE VERSION: The establishers of the USA had an agreement on ideas, compactly expressed in the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. They feared their government would be short-lived so set up institutions to teach and maintain the principals of liberty. HINDI: नई शब्दावली की कहानी अभी करो अब हिंदी, अरबी और कोरियाई संस्करणों के साथ क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? संस्थापकों सर्��सम्मति संक्षिप्त क्षणिक सुविधा मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका के संस्थापकों के पास विचारों पर आम सहमति थी, संक्षेप में। स्वतंत्रता और संविधान की घोषणा में व्यक्त किया गया। उन्हें डर था कि उनकी सरकार अल्पकालिक होगी, इसलिए सुविधाओं की स्थापना की स्वतंत्रता के सिद्धांतों को पढ़ाने और बनाए रखने के लिए। ARABIC: قصة مفردات جديدة افعل الآن الآن مع الإصدارات الهندية والعربية والكورية هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: مؤسسي اجماع مقتضب ظاعن سهولة قصة مفرداتي: كان لدى مؤسسي الولايات المتحدة الأمريكية إجماع على الأفكار ، بإيجاز أعرب عنها في إعلان الاستقلال والدستور. كانوا يخشون أن تكون حكومتهم سريعة الزوال ، لذا أقاموا مرافق لتعليم والحفاظ على مبادئ الحرية. KOREAN: 새로운 어휘 이야기 지금 하세요 이제 힌디어, 아랍어 및 한국어 버전이 제공됩니다. 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 설립자 합의 간결한 재지 않는 시설 내 어휘 이야기 : 미국의 건국자들은 아이디어에 대해 간결하게 합의했습니다 독립 선언문과 헌법에 표현되어 있습니다. 그들은 정부가 일시적일 것을 두려워하여 시설을 설치했습니다 자유의 원칙을 가르치고 유지하기 위해.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY   41     CHAOS IN AMERICA   NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 41 CHAOS IN AMERICA NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY Do Now NOW WITH HINDI, ARABIC AND KOREAN VERSIONS NOTE The translations are done by Google translate. A reverse translation shows varying accuracy. If those in the language groups included can do better, I will change it to your version. Paul Skittone CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PREVALENT REFLECT REFRAIN IMPLEMENT ANARCHY MY VOCABULARY STORY: Crime in US cities is now prevalent. People must reflect and refrain. Also a strong police response is needed to prevent total anarchy. SIMPLE VERSION: Crime in US cities is now commonplace. People must think this over and control themselves. Also a strong police response is needed to prevent a total social breakdown. HINDI: नई शब्दावली की कहानी अभी करो अब हिंदी, अरबी और कोरियाई संस्करणों के साथ क्या आप इन पांच शब्दों से युक्त एक कहानी बना सकते हैं? प्रचलित विचार करना टेक कार्यान्वित अराजकता मेरी शब्दावली कहानी: अमेरिकी शहरों में अपराध अब प्रचलित है। लोगों को चिंतन करना चाहिए और इससे बचना चाहिए। इसके अलावा पूर्ण अराजकता को रोकने के लिए एक मजबूत पुलिस प्रतिक्रिया की आवश्यकता है। ARABIC: قصة مفردات جديدة افعل الآن الآن مع الإصدارات الهندية والعربية والكورية هل يمكنك عمل قصة تحتوي على هذه الكلمات الخمس؟: انتشارا افتكر الامتناع عن أنجز فوضى قصة مفرداتي: الجريمة في المدن الأمريكية منتشرة الآن. يجب على الناس التفكير والامتناع. كما أن هناك حاجة إلى استجابة قوية من الشرطة لمنع الفوضى التامة. KOREAN: 새로운 어휘 이야기 지금 하세요 이제 힌디어, 아랍어 및 한국어 버전이 제공됩니다. 이 다섯 단어가 포함된 이야기를 만들 수 있습니까?: 널리 반사하다 후렴 도구 무정부 상태 내 어휘 이야기 : 미국 도시의 범죄는 현재 널리 퍼져 있습니다. 사람들은 반성하고 자제해야합니다. 또한 완전한 무정부 상태를 막기 위해서는 강력한 경찰 대응이 필요합니다.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 2        LINCOLN  COUNTRY LAWYER
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 2 LINCOLN COUNTRY LAWYER

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 20 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: QUALIFIED ATTRIBUTE IMPECCABLE IMPEDE IMPAIR MY VOCABULARY STORY: Lincoln qualified as a lawyer. His folksy attributes did not impair his chances with country juries. Impeccable city lawyers had a style that impeded their ability to communicate with them. SIMPLE VERSION: Lincoln became as a lawyer. His folksy ways did not hurt his chances with country juries. Perfect city lawyers had a style that reduced their ability to communicate with them. PARAPHRASE: As a country lawyer, Lincoln had an advantage with juries because he acted more like the people that polished lawyers from the city.
A SPELLING QUIZ PROGRAM
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A SPELLING QUIZ PROGRAM

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This program tests 17,000 words. You get to chose the length of the words or leave it random. You hear a word; you can slow it down to make it clear. You write the word on paper. You see the answer. This program is useful if sobering.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 24         NAZISM DENOUNCED
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 24 NAZISM DENOUNCED

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 24 DO NOW CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: expository denounce enumerate distinction renounce MY VOCABULARY STORY: There was a expository exhibit in Berlin to denounce the Nazi regime. Its features were enumerated and the distinction between them and healthy ones was explained. It was made clear that a government should renounce total control. SIMPLE VERSION: There was a teaching exhibit in Berlin to proclaim the evils of the Nazi regime. Its features were listed and the difference between them and healthy ones was explained. It was made clear that a government should repudiate total control. PARAPHRASE: An exhibit in Berlin discussed the evils of Nazi totalitarianism and its departure from a healthy form of government.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 25  How the Civil War continued so long
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 25 How the Civil War continued so long

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 25 DO NOW CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: EXHAUSTIVE EXPLANATORY EXPLOIT CIVIL MATERIAL MY VOCABULARY STORY: The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia has exhaustive explanatory notes on exhibits showing how the military exploited civil material to keep the war going for so long. SIMPLE VERSION: The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia has extensive informative notes on exhibits showing how the military used ordinary civilian’s material to keep the war going for so long. PARAPHRASE: The Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond Virginia has many well captioned exhibits on how the war was prolonged by using every resource available.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 27     CHINESE GOODS
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 27 CHINESE GOODS

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 27 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: DISCOUNT EXPEDIENT EXPLOIT EXONERATE DISMISS MY VOCABULARY STORY: To create big discounts, China has found it expedient to exploit its people. Most Americans enjoy the low prices, exonerate China and dismiss the matter from their minds. SIMPLE VERSION: To create low prices, China has found it practical to enslave its people. Most Americans enjoy the prices, forgive China and put the matter out their minds. PARAPHRASE: To get low cost goods, China has resorted to slavery. Americans benefit, don’t blame China and forget about it.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 28    LOSING WEIGHT CAN BE DONE
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 28 LOSING WEIGHT CAN BE DONE

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 28 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: explicit methodical regimen medium discordant MY VOCABULARY STORY: There is an explicit methodical regimen of medium difficulty to lose weight that is not discordant with ordinary activity but it takes a long time. SIMPLE VERSION: There is an clear step by step program of moderate difficulty to lose weight that is not incompatIble with ordinary activity but it takes a long time. PARAPHRASE: There is a way to lose weight you can do and led a normal life but it is a lengthy process.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 29     MATERIALISM AND WAR
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 29 MATERIALISM AND WAR

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 29 Do Now CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: materialism disinclination dissent exempt mercenary MY VOCABULARY STORY: In the 60’s, materialism had caused a disinclination for war. There was dissent and rich kids were exempt. At the same time there mercenaries willing to fight for anyone for pay. SIMPLE VERSION: In the 60’s, physical comfort culture had caused a unwillingness to go to war. There were protests and rich kids were excused. At the same time there soldiers of fortune willing to fight for anyone for pay. PARAPHRASE: By the 60’s American were to soft for war. Rich kids were excused and there were protests. Some cashed in by fighting for cash.
NEW VOCABULARY STORY 16    WORKING ALONE OR IN A GROUP
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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 16 WORKING ALONE OR IN A GROUP

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NEW VOCABULARY STORY 16 CAN YOU MAKE A STORY CONTAINING THESE FIVE WORDS?: PROPONENT PRONE PROFOUND PROMPT PROLIFIC MY VOCABULARY STORY: Sole proponents of an idea are prone to profound nearsightedness. Working in groups helps prompt new idea that keep people prolific. SIMPLE VERSION: Lone supporters of an idea tend to be very closed minded. Working in groups helps spark new idea that keep people productive. PARAPHRASE: People working alone are not opened to new ideas. Groups help avoid this so people can achieve more.