Mien Mien (noun) /miːn/ someone’s general appearance and facial expression – bearing – look – complexion – appearance – face, demeanor, countenance: Mien in context I could sense from her doleful mien that she was still mourning for the loss of her beloved spouse. Despite his casual attire, Jonathan’s dignified mien commanded respect. His upright …
IELTS Essay on Student’s Competence IELTS Essay on Student’s Competence Topic Some educators maintain that final examinations should be replaced with continuous assessment during the term to assess students’ genuine competence. To what extent do you concur with this point of view? Essayist: Can Siriklioglu On many countries education system, students are going through series of exam peroiod …
IELTS Essay on Continuous Assessment IELTS Essay on Continuous Assessment Topic Some educators maintain that final examinations should be replaced with continuous assessment during the term to assess students’ genuine competence. To what extent do you concur with this point of view? Essayist: Sassan It is crystal clear that evaluating students is an essential part of …
Whimsical Whimsical (adj) /ˈwɪm.zɪ.kəl/ slightly unusual in a humorous and amusing way – odd – witty – bizarre – peculiar – fanciful – imaginative – erratic: Whimsical in context His whimsical sense of wry humor in the face of life vicissitudes had literally stunned his acquaintances. The artist’s studio was filled with whimsical creations, each …
Free English Webinar on Comfort Zone Free English Webinar on Comfort Zone What is comfort zone? The comfort zone of a person is referred to a situation where he/she is not at stake and does not confront with possible challenges. Staying and being in the comfort zone is mostly their choice that is chosen intentionally. …
Shrug Shrug /ʃrʌg/ (noun & verb) to raise and lower your shoulders to show that you don’t care about something, ignore, treat lightly, make light of, overlook, disregard, pay no attention to, sign, gesticulation: Shrug in context Although many attempts were made to make my neighbor aware of his disturbance to local residents, he simply …
Sign language Sign language (noun) The use of body language and nonverbal communication to interact with each other, especially among the deaf or hearing-impaired people, communication by gestures: Sing language in context Knowing sign language is a vital versatility for the people who live with a hearing-impaired person. It is so wonderful that deaf people can take …
See eye to eye See eye to eye (idiom) If two people see eye to eye, they agree with each other, have the same opinion, agree, concur, be of the same mind, see things the same way, be in agreement: See eye to eye in context What I am trying to establish is to see eye …
Scowl Scowl (noun & verb) /skaʊl/ (noun & verb) to look at someone in an angry and threatening way – frown – glower – look daggers – dirty look Scowl in context The unruly student scowled at his serious teacher and sat down in silence. As Emily walked into the room, she couldn’t help but …
English Vocabulary about Laziness English Vocabulary about Laziness Drag one’s feet (idiom) to do something slowly because you do not want to do it Watch this video on YouTube The advertiser was dragging his feet owing to non-payment for his previous work. The painter dragged his feet until he got ensured about receiving a good …