ASK JOHN ENGLISH » Vocabulary

What does “quirky” mean?

John — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:00:12 +0000

Do you know what “quirky” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “quirky” in a sentence.

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What does “bend over backwards” mean?

John — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 23:03:21 +0000

Do you know what “bend over backwards” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “bend over backwards” in a sentence.

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What does “punchline” mean?

John — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 23:00:05 +0000

Do you know what “punchline” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “punchline” in a sentence.

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What does “vie” mean?

John — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:00:30 +0000

Do you know what “vie” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “vie” in a sentence.

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What does “daycation” mean?

John — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:02:28 +0000

Do you know what “daycation” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “daycation” in a sentence.

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What does “impregnable” mean?

John — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 23:02:12 +0000

Do you know what “impregnable” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “impregnable” in a sentence.

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What does “hearsay” mean?

John — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 23:00:02 +0000

Do you know what “hearsay” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “hearsay” in a sentence.

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What does “nutraceuticals” mean?

John — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 23:00:07 +0000

Do you know what “nutraceuticals” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “nutraceuticals” in a sentence.

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What does “pay through the nose” mean?

John — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:01:13 +0000

Do you know what “pay through the nose” means?

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ACTIVITY:

Use “pay through the nose” in a sentence.

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What does “shoplifter” mean?

John — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 23:02:03 +0000

Do you know what “shoplifter” means?

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Use “shoplifter” in a sentence.

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