Today is the second class in your current November four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about singing. Please read as much as you can. Highlight any words and phrases that are not familiar. I have also included some listening material. Please focus on time, not accuracy. Please listen to as much as you can, but you only have to listen once. We will review 7 vocabulary words. We are going to try to apply the words to everyday life.

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Ample (adjective) – enough or more than enough; plentiful.

There was ample evidence to support the scientist’s conclusion.

Credible (adjective) – believable; trustworthy.

Only credible sources should be used in a research paper.

Disdain (noun / verb) – a feeling of contempt or strong dislike; to regard with scorn.

Noun: He looked at the messy room with disdain.

Verb: She disdained cheating in any form.

Incessant (adjective) – continuing without pause or interruption.

The incessant rain made it impossible to go outside.

Meander (verb) – to wander aimlessly or take an indirect path.

We meandered through the park, enjoying the autumn air.

Nostalgia (noun) – a sentimental longing for the past.

Old songs often fill people with nostalgia for their youth.

Skeptical (adjective) – not easily convinced; having doubts.

He was skeptical of the ad’s promise to double his income in a week.