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Interesting Words and Expressions – Cauldron

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What is a cauldron (kɔːldr(ə)n)? Is it a woman leaning over a pot? Is it a witch that makes spells?

No, a cauldron is a noun but it’s also a large metal pot with a lid and handle, used for cooking over an open fire.

Many people still use them to this day but rarely call it cauldron as the word, is associated more with Halloween and witches.

Do you or someone in your family have a cauldron? What do you or they like to cook in it?

Interesting Words and Expressions – Laggard

What exactly is a laggard (laɡəd)?

Well, it’s a noun but it’s also a person who makes slow progress and falls behind others.

For example:

“staff were under enormous pressure and there was no time for laggards

Please, enjoy this video showing two hilarious laggards.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NPzLBSBzPI

Interesting Words and Expressions – Childlike

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childlike

adjective \ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌlīk\

“ resembling or suggesting a child : like that of a child; especially : having or showing the pleasing qualities (such as innocence) that children often have”

Examples:

  1. We gazed at it in childlike wonder.
  2. She took a childlike glee in describing every detail.
  3. a grown woman with a childlike face