The Gnat and the Lion from Aesop’s fables with video, podcast and interactive comment form to learn English vocabulary in real context and enjoy English literature. Source of story: Gutenberg Project Video of The Gnat and the Lion Watch this video on YouTube. The Gnat and the Lion A gnat once went up to a…
The Story of an Hour The Story of an Hour “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin was originally published in Vogue in December 6, 1894. It is in the public domain and was accessed through Wikisource. Knowing that Mrs. Mallard was afflicted with a heart trouble, great care was taken to break to her as…
Invincible definition in real context with images from the book, Vocabulary for the College-bound Student used in short authentic passages to practice reading comprehension. Learn the word, invincible, in real context. /ɪnˈvɪn.sɪ.bļ/ (adj) Invincible definition impossible to beat or defeat, unconquerable, undefeatable, indestructible, invulnerable, unbeatable, unshakable, insurmountable, unassailable, impregnable Example We have a proven track…
Pyrrhic Victory 1100 Words You Need /ˌpɪr.ɪkˈvɪk.tər.i/ (idiom) Definition a victory that is too costly and therefore not worth winning, bitter victory, a victory in which the winner suffers so much that it is tantamount to defeat: Example The camp could finally reach for the summit of Mount Everest. However, they lost 3 of their…
Victorious 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 10 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in authentic and real context /vɪkˈtɔː.ri.əs/ (adj) winning, characterized by victory, successful, conquering, triumphant, vanquishing, prizewinning, champion Victory is that feeling of exhilaration when you accomplish something you’re proud of. It’s the result and the…
English Vocabulary about Success and Failure English Vocabulary about Success and Failure Accomplish (v) A utopian society is wishful thinking unless we accomplish our goals. Achievement (n) success, feat, attainment Achievement is the result of learning from our failure. Attainment (n) accomplishment, achievement, skill, ability, talent The sum of small efforts that repeats every day…
A Feather in One’s Cap A Feather in One’s Cap 1100 Words You Need to Know Week 28 Day 3 with authentic examples, synonyms, antonyms and flashcards for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS something to be proud of, an achievement to be proud of, crowning achievement, great accomplishment, a mark of distinction, great achievement, exploit, masterpiece,…