Today is the third class in your current November four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about a NYC apartment. 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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Adept (adjective) – very skilled or proficient at something.

She is adept at solving complex math problems.

Benevolent (adjective) – kind, charitable, and well-meaning.

The benevolent donor funded new scholarships for students.

Cumbersome (adjective) – large or heavy and difficult to carry or manage.

The old, cumbersome suitcase slowed them down at the airport.

Feeble (adjective) – weak, lacking strength or force.

His voice sounded feeble after days of being sick.

Illicit (adjective) – forbidden by law, rules, or custom.

The officer confiscated the illicit goods hidden in the truck.

Lucrative (adjective) – producing a great deal of profit.

Many students pursue careers in tech because the field is so lucrative.

Perceive (verb) – to become aware of or understand something through the senses or the mind.

She perceived a slight change in his tone.