Lesson 31
- Commuter
- Confine
- Idle
- Idol
- Jest
- Patriotic
- Dispute
- Valor
- Lunatic
- Vein
- Uneventful
- Fertile.
You’re doing great! Here are explanations and examples for those words, focusing on their meanings and nuances:
Commuter
A commuter is a person who travels regularly between their home and their place of work.
- He’s a daily commuter who takes the train to work.
- The morning commute can be stressful, especially during rush hour.
- Commuters often rely on public transportation or cars to get to their destinations.
Confine
To confine means to restrict someone or something within certain limits, to keep something or someone in a particular place or state.
- The prisoners were confined to their cells.
- The illness confined her to bed.
- Confining someone’s movement can be a form of punishment or control.
Idle
Idle means not working or active, inactive or doing nothing. It can also refer to a period of inactivity or a state of being lazy.
- He was idle for a few hours before starting his work.
- The factory was idle for several months during the recession.
- Idleness can sometimes lead to boredom or restlessness.
Idol
An idol is a person or thing that is greatly admired or worshipped. It can also refer to a statue representing a god.
- She was an idol to many aspiring singers.
- The ancient Greeks worshipped many idols.
- Idols often inspire awe and devotion.
Jest
A jest is a joke or playful remark intended to be humorous.
- He made a jest about the politician’s hair.
- She told a jest about the cat and the dog.
- Jests can lighten the mood and create a sense of camaraderie.
Patriotic
Patriotic means feeling or showing love and support for one’s country.
- The crowd waved patriotic flags during the parade.
- He wrote a patriotic song in honor of the soldiers who died in the war.
- Patriotism is a strong sense of national pride and loyalty.
Dispute
A dispute is an argument or disagreement, a conflict between two or more people or groups.
- The neighbors had a dispute over the property line.
- The politicians disputed the results of the election.
- Disputes can be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or legal action.
Valor
Valor means great courage or bravery, especially in battle or in the face of danger.
- The soldier received a medal for his valor.
- She showed great valor in rescuing the child from the burning building.
- Valor is a quality often admired in heroes.
Lunatic
Lunatic is an informal word for someone who is crazy or insane.
- He thought he was a lunatic for believing in ghosts.
- The doctor described the patient as a lunatic.
- The word “lunatic” is often used in a humorous or exaggerated way.
Vein
A vein is a blood vessel that carries blood back to the heart. It can also refer to a distinct streak or line in something, such as a streak of color in a stone or a streak of thought in a person’s writing.
- The nurse checked his veins before inserting the needle.
- The marble had a beautiful vein of blue running through it.
- He had a vein of poetry in him, often writing beautiful verses.
Uneventful
Uneventful means lacking in excitement or interest, ordinary or commonplace.
- The day was uneventful, with nothing special happening.
- He led an uneventful life, free from drama or turmoil.
- Uneventful can also mean uneventful or monotonous.
Fertile
Fertile means able to produce a lot of crops or offspring. It can also refer to something that is rich in ideas or creativity.
- The soil in the valley is fertile, ideal for growing fruits and vegetables.
- She had a fertile imagination, coming up with new and original ideas.
- A fertile mind is often open to new possibilities.
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The Guinness Book of World Records is full of fascinating facts. For example, the champion commuter is Bruno Leuthardt of Germany, who traveled 370 miles each day for ten years to his teaching job and was late only once because of a flood. Emma Smith of Ravenshead, England, holds the record for being buried alive. She was confined in a coffin for 100 days. What a way to spend the idle hours! Peter Clark of London collected 1276 autographed pictures of famous men and women. Not all were his idols, but he set a record.
What drives people to these unusual practices? Some are simply done in jest, some for patriotic reasons. Certainly, no one would dispute the valor of the “record-makers,” even if the records may be no longer lasting than a popular* song. While one need not be a lunatic, he must have a vein of recklessness to participate in such activities as bungee jumping, high diving, or parachute jumping. If you are tired of leading a dull, uneventful life, remember the mortals whose fertile imaginations have found novel ways to add excitement to their lives.
- Commuter: Penumpang, pengguna jasa transportasi, pekerja yang berangkat dan pulang kerja setiap hari
- Confine: Membatasi, memenjarakan, membataskan
- Idle: Malas, tidak produktif, tidak berguna
- Idol: Idol, pemujaan, patung pemujaan
- Jest: Bercanda, lelucon, guyonan
- Patriotic: Patriotik, cinta tanah air, nasionalis
- Dispute: Perselisihan, perdebatan, pertikaian
- Valor: Keberanian, keberanian, keberanian
- Lunatic: Gila, orang gila, orang yang tidak waras
- Vein: Pembuluh darah, urat, vena
- Uneventful: Tanpa peristiwa, tidak bersejarah, membosankan
- Fertile: Subur, produktif, subur.
Veins of Valor
Once upon a time, in the heart of a bustling metropolis, lived a weary commuter named Alex. Day after day, Alex navigated the concrete jungle, confined within the metal walls of a crowded train. The routine was monotonous, an unending loop of idle chatter and hurried footsteps.
One day, while staring out of the train window, Alex noticed a street performer whose act went beyond the usual jests and tricks. This modern-day idol used his performances to convey a patriotic message, igniting a spark of unity among the disenchanted crowd.
As the city’s vibrant energy turned into a fervent dispute over ideologies, Alex felt a surge of valor within. Inspired by the street performer’s courage, Alex decided to break free from the confines of a passive existence. In the midst of this unease, a newfound determination flowed through Alex’s veins.
The city, once deemed uneventful, now witnessed the birth of a movement. Alex, once an idle spectator, became a voice of reason and change. The fertile ground of discontent transformed into a garden of collective aspirations.
But as the movement gained momentum, it also attracted the attention of those who deemed it lunatic. Alex and fellow activists faced challenges, but their veins coursed with an unyielding valor. The dispute was not only external but also internal, as doubts and fears tried to erode the foundation they had built.
In the end, the once-uneventful city saw a transformation. The dormant patriotism, confined within the hearts of its citizens, erupted like a fertile volcano. The tale of Alex and the street performer became a legend, a testament to the power of a single spark to illuminate the darkest corners and turn idle dreams into reality.
