The Ass and the Wolf by Aesop with video or podcast and a list of new vocabulary for ESL students. Learn new vocabulary in real context and enjoy English literature. Source of story: Gutenberg Project Video of the Ass and the Wolf Watch this video on YouTube. The Ass and the Wolf An ass was…
A Horseman in the Sky A Horseman in the Sky by Ambrose Bierce Available in the public domain at: https://www.gutenberg.org/ I One sunny afternoon in the autumn of the year 1861 a soldier lay in a clump of laurel by the side of a road in western Virginia. He lay at full length upon his…
Nemesis 601 Words You Need to Know /ˈnem.ə.sɪs/ (noun) Definition an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat, unbeatable opponent, competitor, adversary – deserved punishment, fate, vengeance, revenge, retribution, revenger, retaliator – ruin, ruination, destruction Example Mirwaiz, Lone assassinations proved a nemesis for Kashmir’s separatist movement Cleric-politician Mirwaiz Farooq, President of Awami Action…
Ambush Ambush (noun & verb) /ˈæm.bʊʃ/ noun: an unexpected attack from a hidden place, surprise attack, enemy in ambush, trap, ambuscade, ensnarement, ensnare, lie in wait The lioness was lying in ambush behind the bush to attack the gazelle. Noun: ambusher
Adversary 1100 Words You Need Adversary 1100 Words You Need Week 29 Day 2 with authentic material, synonyms, antonyms and flashcards for IELTS, TOEFL & GRE /ˈæd.və.sər.i/ (noun) an enemy, opponent, challenger, rival, foe, antagonist, competitor The suspicions of Edward appear to have been confirmed by an incident which took place in May, A.D. 1274,…
Hostile 1100 Words You Need Hostile 1100 Words You Need /ˈhɒs.taɪl/ US /ˈhɑː.stəl/ (adj) unfriendly and aloof, difficult to get along with, strongly opposed to someone or something, contrary, against, relating to enemy, antagonistic, aggressive, unsympathetic, inimical, intimidating, adverse, unwelcoming, harsh, argumentative Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah died on Friday at the age of 90 leaving…