January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  reliable source (noun phrase) /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl sɔː s/ Meaning: a source of information that can be trusted. Example: Wikipedia can be useful, but students should always check a reliable source before using its information in academic...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  riddle (noun) /ˈrɪdl/ Meaning: a question or sentence that is tricky and has a hidden answer, often for fun or to make people think. Example: The teacher gave the class a riddle: “What has keys but can’t open doors?” The answer is a...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  stick around (idiom) /stɪk əˈraʊnd/ Meaning: to stay in a place for some time. Example: Stick around after class if you have questions. *Starting as simple labels for products and messages in the 19th century, stickers became a popular...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  endurance (noun) /ɪnˈdjʊə.rəns/ Meaning: the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful for a long time. Example: The survival story shows the endurance of people who did not give up in extreme conditions. *During the...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  touched (adjective) /tʌtʃt/ Meaning: feeling thankful because something kind affected you emotionally. Example: I was touched by your kind words. *Gratitude is a golden thread that connects every culture in history, from ancient harvest...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  rush hour (noun)/ˈrʌʃ aʊə(r)/ Meaning: the busiest travel time of the day. Example: The subway is crowded during rush hour. *In the late 19th century, cities like London and New York were growing faster than streets could handle.The...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  throw shapes (idiom)/θrəʊ ʃeɪps/ Meaning: to dance. Example: I love to throw shapes at the party. *Dance is a universal language that has allowed people to share their stories and celebrate their traditions for thousands of years. From...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  proofread (verb) /ˈpruːfriː d/ Meaning: to check text for mistakes before printing. Example: Always proofread your text before printing. *In 15th-century Europe, Johannes Gutenberg introduced the printing press in Germany. For the first...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  groundbreaking (adjective)/ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkɪŋ/ Meaning: very new, innovative. Example: Tesla’s work with alternating current (AC) was groundbreaking because it finally allowed electricity to travel to houses very far away. *Nikola...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  sweep away (phrasal verb)/swiːp əˈweɪ/ Meaning: to remove/delete something completely. Example: La Befana uses her broom to sweep away the past year's troubles, bringing good luck. *La Befana Day comes from an old legend about...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  crash diet (noun phrase)/kræʃ ˈdaɪ.ət/ Meaning: a very strict diet followed to lose weight quickly. Example: Crash diets may lead to fast weight loss, but they’re not sustainable for long-term health. *The keto diet is a way of eating...

January: The Power of Ideas The word of the day:  low vision (noun) /loʊ ˈvɪʒən/ Meaning: when someone cannot see very well, even with glasses. Example: Maria has low vision, so she needs a big book with large letters. *In the early 19th century, people who were blind had very limited...