LINC 4 Fall Term 2013 CLB Activities
Topic 1: Canada
Vocabulary
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burn
verb; destroy by fire
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smoke
verb; inhale and exhale smoke from cigarettes, cigars, pipes
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escape
verb; succeed in avoiding or eluding something dangerous, unpleasant,
or undesirable
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remains
plural noun; the parts that are left of something that has died, grown
old, or been destroyed
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spy
verb; watch, observe, or inquire secretly
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cigar
noun; a cylinder of tobacco rolled in tobacco leaves for smoking
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waste paper
basket
noun; a receptacle for small quantities of rubbish
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hero
noun; a person, typically a man, who is admired or idealized for
courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
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heroine
noun; a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding
achievements, or noble qualities
10 unsung hero
noun; a person whose bravery is unknown or unacknowledged
11 worn
adjective; damaged and shabby as a result of much use
12 renovation
noun; the act of improving something by renewing or restoring it to its
former condition
13 paneling
plural noun; a thin, typically rectangular piece of wood or glass forming
or set into the surface of a door, wall, or ceiling
14 statue
noun; a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that
is life-size or larger
15 grout
noun; a thin mortar that can be poured and used to fill cracks in
masonry or brickwork
16 amazing
adjective; inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
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17 architect
noun; someone who creates plans to be used in making something
(such as buildings)
18 tourist
destination
noun; a city, town, or other area with recreational or entertainment
attractions and facilities that is dependent on money from tourists
19 port
20 grand
noun; a town or city with a harbor where ships load or unload or whose
connection to the coast by a river or other body of water enables it to
act as a port
adjective; magnificent and imposing in appearance, size, or style
21 impressive
adjective; making a strong or vivid impression
22 respectable
adjective; of some merit or importance
23 traditional
adjective; produced, done, or used in accordance with tradition
24 solid
adjective; of good quality and condition
25 competition
noun; the action of participating in such an event or contest
26 earnings
plural noun; money obtained in return for labor or services
27 eventually
adverb; in the end, especially after a long delay, dispute, or series of
problems
28 pianist
noun; a person who plays the piano, especially professionally
29 adventurous
adjective; willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or
experiences
30 bravery
noun; courageous behavior or character
31 hopelessly in
love
phrase; to be so completely in love with someone that it consumes you
32 nasty
adjective; behaving in an unpleasant or spiteful way
33 ostracized
verb; exclude someone from a society or group
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34 broken heart
noun; despair; disillusionment; devastating sorrow, especially from
disappointment in love
35 alcoholic
noun; a person who drinks alcohol to excess habitually and is addicted
to it
36 handyman
noun; a person able or employed to do occasional domestic repairs and
minor renovations
37 chauffer
noun; a person employed to drive a private or rented automobile
38 whiskey
noun; a spirit distilled from malted grain, especially barley or rye
39 suicide
noun; the action of killing oneself intentionally
40 passionate
adjective; showing or caused by intense feelings of sexual love
41 jealousy
noun; feeling or showing suspicion of someone's unfaithfulness in a
relationship
42 mallet
noun; a tool resembling a hammer but with a large head (usually
wooden)
43 charged
verb; accuse someone of something, especially an offense under law
44 trial
noun; the determination of a person's innocence or guilt by due
process of law
45 judged
verb; give a verdict on someone in court
46 guilty
adjective; to blame or responsible for a specified crime
47 fascinated
adjective; intensely interested in or attracted by
48 murder case
noun; the investigation and trial of a person who is accused of killing
another person
49 gossip
noun; casual conversation or reports about other people, typically
involving details that are not confirmed as being true
50 souvenir hunters
plural noun; people who look for things they can keep as a reminder of
a person, place, or event
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51 innocent
adjective; not guilty of a crime or offence
52 onlookers
plural noun; nonparticipating observers; spectators
53 boo
verb; said to show disapproval or contempt, especially at a
performance or athletic contest
54 seduce
verb; entice into sexual activity
55 stab
verb; thrust a knife or other pointed weapon into someone so as to
wound or kill
56 drown
verb; to die because you have been underwater too long and you
cannot breathe; to kill somebody in this way
57 guilt
noun; the feeling you have done something wrong
58 petition
noun; a formal request to someone in authority, usually written and
signed by a group of people
59 mercy
noun; compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is
within one's power to punish or harm
60 pressure
noun; the use of persuasion, influence, or intimidation to make
someone do something
61 admire
verb; to respect or think well of someone or something
62 scandalous
adjective; disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper
63 First Nations
64 stumble
noun; in Canada an indigenous Aboriginal community officially
recognized as an administrative unit by the federal government or
functioning as such without official status.
verb; to make a mistake when speaking
65 incredible
adjective; hard or impossible to believe, amazing
66 diverse
adjective; showing a great deal of variety
67 crude
representations
noun; not very accurate in likeness; improvised
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68 unfamiliar
adjective; not known or well known
69 ecological
adjective; , characterized by the interdependence of living organisms in
an environment
70 descriptive
adjective, giving details about; illustrating; explaining
71 sparkling
adjective; shining brightly with flashes of light
72 alder
noun; a type of birch tree that is widely distributed throughout Canada
73 honour
verb; regard with great respect
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