Posts

Showing posts from September 28, 2025

Learn English trough Listening & Reading

😊 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button  from B I T S English Language Learning: Listen & Read 1.      — here are the definitions and example sentences for each of the words. 1️⃣ Decreed Definition: Officially ordered or decided by someone with authority (like a king, government, or judge). Example: The mayor decreed that the park would be closed after dark. 2️⃣ Anachronism Definition: Something that belongs to a different time period than the one it’s in; out of place in time. Example: A smartphone in a medieval movie would be a huge anachronism . 3️⃣ Ante-bellum Definition: A term (mainly in American history) meaning “before the war,” especially before the U.S. Civil War. Example: The grand mansion had an ante-bellum charm, reminding visitors of the Old South. 4️⃣ Consecrated Definition: Declared sacred or holy, often used for places, objects, or people. Example: The churchyard was consecrated ground, where only members of the p...

The Idea of Cynicism

Image
    The words or phrases below were taken from YouTube with title: The philosophy of cynicism - William D. Desmond. Please find the  meanings  of those words and phrases in simple English and examples of how they can be used in a practical way     1️⃣ When the dust finally settles Meaning: When things calm down after a busy, confusing, or chaotic situation. Example (practical): “We’re making so many changes at work right now. When the dust finally settles, we’ll see who’s taking on which new roles.” 2️⃣ Designation Meaning: A name, title, or label given to someone or something; or the act of officially choosing someone for a position. Example (practical): “After her promotion, her new designation is ‘Senior Project Manager.’” 3️⃣ Adherent Meaning: A person who strongly supports or follows a particular belief, leader, or cause. Example (practical): “He’s a strict adherent of veganism and won’t eat anything ...

Critical Thinking - Socratic Method

 Here is our list of words today. Let’s go through them one by one with  simple definitions  and  example sentences  so you can use them naturally in conversations or writing: loath, probe, despondent, fabricated dialog, pillage. Renaissance, judicial reasoning, subversive 1. Loath (adjective) Meaning:  Unwilling or reluctant to do something. Example:  She was loath to admit that she had made a mistake in the report. 2. Probe (verb/noun) Meaning (verb):  To investigate or explore something deeply. Meaning (noun):  An instrument or inquiry used to examine closely. Example:  The journalist probed into the politician’s past to uncover the truth. 3. Despondent (adjective) Meaning:  Very sad, hopeless, or discouraged. Example:  After losing the final match, the team sat despondent in the locker room. 4. Fabricated dialog (adjective + noun) Meaning:  A conversation that is made up, false, or invented. Example:  The detectiv...