What is apathy?
Apathy refers to a lack of emotion, excitement, or feeling. When you lose interest in something you may start to feel apathetic. For instance, if you have been studying for a big test for 10 hours towards the end you will experience apathy. Have you ever felt apathetic towards anything? Was that video helpful? If [...]
Watch & Learn →What does it mean to anticipate?
To anticipate means to eagerly look forward to or be excited about something in the future. My brother Nathan and his family have been living in Africa for 2 years and they are coming back for a visit in August. I’m anxiously anticipating their arrival and can’t wait to spend time with them. What are [...]
Watch & Learn →What is an anthology?
An anthology is a collection of various writings or literary works. It could be a book of short stories, poems, plays, or even a group of books that have a common theme or writing style. For instance the book the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is part of the Chronicles of Narnia Anthology Have [...]
Watch & Learn →What is anarchy?
Anarchy is a state when there is no government or rule of law. If a government is overthrown or collapses that means there is anarchy and as a result there can be chaos or disorder. Anarchy can happen on a large scale when whole governments fall down, or on a small scale like a riot [...]
Watch & Learn →What is amiable?
Amiable the adjective describes someone who is friendly, pleasant, or good-natured. My brother Josh, who is the co-founder of ESL Basics has a very amiable personality. His friendly character makes me love being around him. I bet you have some friends that are amiable, too. What characteristics about their amiable personality draws you to them? [...]
Watch & Learn →What does allure mean?
The verb allure means to attract, fascinate or charm with something desirable. Stores will often allure customers in with special offers, discounts and sales or by putting pretty outfits or unique merchandise in the front store window. What other things can be alluring? Have you ever felt allured? Was that video helpful? If so (or [...]
Watch & Learn →What does it mean to alienate?
To alienate means to estrange, move away from or become hostile towards. If one persons was forced to leave a group or a club, that person has been alienated. Most of the time it isn’t fun to be alienated, but some people choose to alienate themselves by moving out to the middle of the forest [...]
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