episode 5 - pole, turnstile, relegate, suave, steep, gorge, beverage, flair, intent, squirm
Script for this episode's vocabulary:
* all the definitions and examples are taken from dictionary.cambridge.org
1)
* pole - a long, thin stick of wood or metal, often used standing straight up in the ground to support things
Example 1.1: a telegraph/electricity pole
* pole - either of the two points at the most northern and most southern ends of the earth, around which the earth turns
Example 1.2: the North/South Pole
Example 1.3: most weather satellites are stationed over the Equator or travel over the poles
* pole - one of the ends of a magnet (= an object that both attracts and pushes away iron and steel objects) where the magnetic force is strongest
Example 1.4 :Like poles repel and unlike poles attract
* pole - one of the two points on a battery (= a device that produces electricity) where a connection can be made in an electrical circuit. One point is negative and the other positive
Example 1.5: a wire ran from the clock to one of the poles of the battery
2) turnstile - a device that controls the way into or out of a building, room, or area of land, especially one that you have to pay to enter. It is a post with a number of short poles sticking out from it that have to be pushed round as each person walks through the entrance
Example: the number of spectators going through the turnstiles is up from last season
3) to relegate - to put someone or something into a lower or less important rank or position
Example: she resigned when she was relegated to a desk job
4) a suave man is very polite, pleasant, and usually attractive, often in a way that is slightly false
Example: he's very suave and sophisticated.
5)
* steep (of a slope) (adj)- rising or falling at a sharp angle
Example 5.1: the castle is set on a steep hill/hillside
* a steep (adj) rise or fall is one that goes very quickly from low to high or from high to low
Example 5.2:there has been a steep increase/rise in prices
* steep(especially of prices) (adj) - too much, or more than is reasonable
Example 5.3: they are having to face very steep taxes
* to steep (v) - to cause to stay in a liquid, especially in order to become soft or clean, or to improve flavour
Example 5.4:leave the cloth to steep in the dye overnight
Example 5.5:We had pears steeped in red wine for dessert
6) gorge - a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by a river or stream cutting through hard rock
not in the audio but you should keep in mind too: to gorge - to eat until you are unable to eat any more: If you gorge yourself on snacks like that, you won't eat your dinner
7) beverage - a drink of any type
Example: hot beverages include tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
8)
* flair - natural ability to do something well
Example 8.1: he has a flair for languages
* flair - a situation in which something is done in an exciting and interesting way
Example 8.2: he played with great imagination and flair
9)
* intent (adj) - giving all your attention to something
Example 9.1:an intent stare
Example 9.2:she had an intent look on her face
* intent (noun) - the fact that you want and plan to do something:
Example 9.3: I spent half the morning on the phone, which wasn't really my intent
* to be intent (steady expression) - to be determined to do or achieve something
Example 9.4: I've tried persuading her not to go but she's intent on it
10)
* to squirm (v) - to move from side to side in an awkward way, sometimes because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Example 10.1: nobody spoke for at least five minutes and Rachel squirmed in her chair with embarrassment
Example 10.2:the fish squirmed on the ground for a few moments and then lay still
* to squirm (v) - to feel nervous or embarrassed about something
Example 10.3: he would occasionally squirm at his parents' behaviour
* squirm (noun) - a side to side, awkward movement, sometimes made because of nervousness, embarrassment, or pain
Example 10.4: his squirms of discomfort were hilarious to watch
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