Today is the first class in your new December four class set. We will start class with a casual conversation. Our reading today is about passive aggression. 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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Affluent (adjective) – wealthy; having a lot of money or resources.

The affluent neighborhood had large houses and well-kept gardens.

Bolster (verb) – to support, strengthen, or reinforce.

Extra evidence helped bolster her argument in the debate.

Coherent (adjective) – logical and consistent; easy to understand.

His essay was well-organized and highly coherent.

Deter (verb) – to discourage someone from doing something, often by instilling doubt or fear.

Strict rules were put in place to deter cheating.

Formulate (verb) – to create or develop methodically.

The team worked together to formulate a plan for the project.

Implicit (adjective) – suggested but not directly stated.

Her words carried an implicit warning.

Recluse (noun) – a person who lives alone and avoids social interaction.

The author became a recluse after gaining sudden fame.