Unit 2: Week 3

10 words 201 learners

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  1. astonished
    filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise
    She was astonished to find herself sitting in the middle seat—the place of the highest honor.
  2. behavior
    the way a person acts toward other people
    Hsiang-ling was saddened by his behavior; it reminded her of how spoiled she had been as a child.
  3. benefactor
    a person who helps people or institutions
    Mrs. Lu dropped to her knees in front of Hsiang-ling and cried, “You are my benefactor!”
  4. distribution
    the act of spreading or apportioning
    Don’t you know that a li (one-third of a mile) down the road there is a food-distribution shack?
  5. gratitude
    a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
    I was hoping that one day I would find you and show you my gratitude.
  6. procession
    the action of a group moving ahead in regular formation
    Picking up the hua-chiao, they placed it on their shoulders, and the wedding procession began.
  7. recommend
    express a good opinion of
    If you are interested, I would be happy to recommend you.
  8. sacred
    made, declared, or believed to be holy
    It is a sacred place, and if you ever go in there, you will be dismissed immediately.
  9. tradition
    a specific practice of long standing
    In the old Chinese tradition, the ch’i-lin is the symbol of a promising male offspring.
  10. myth
    a traditional story serving to explain a world view
    A myth is an ancient story that is handed down by word of mouth for generations.
Created on Thu Jul 16 12:53:55 EDT 2020 (updated Mon Jul 20 14:54:02 EDT 2020)

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