To get the most from them, you should try to use them in sentences, or discuss them with friends. Writing something on Twitter or Weibo is a great way to practice!
- Link: 5-minute lessons in English vocabulary: http://www.5minuteenglish.com/vocabulary.htm
- Ancient History: Henry VIII: King of England 1509-1547. Broke with Catholic Church to create Church of England. Had six wives. Father of Elizabeth I.
- Irregular Verbs: She likes to clothe herself simply. She clothed herself in a plain dress yesterday. She has never clothed herself in fancy things.
- Idiom: the pot calling the kettle black: accusing someone of what one does oneself, like a fat person telling another he eats too much.
- Pop Culture: Academy Awards: yearly prizes given for excellence in film making. The winners get a small statue called an Oscar.
- Slang: according to [someone]: Introduces the words of another. "According to my boss, we need to increase sales this quarter."
- Government: nonperson: a person who is not recognized by a government or other group when that person goes against the group's rules or goals.
NOTES:
- The Idiom, the History and Government words, and some of the Pop Culture words, are from lists in the Dictionary of Cultural Literacy. I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
- The Link was found online; the Slang words, the Irregular Verbs, and some of the Pop Culture words are from my own lists, and I wrote the definitions and examples myself.
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