Vocabulary Stories
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Lacklustre — A Vocabulary Story
The Lacklustre Lantern --In the bustling night markets of Hoi An, Min was determined to win the annual lantern competition. His older cousin, Hui, a...
Lyrical — A Vocabulary Story
The Buskers of Marrakech --Marie had never heard anything like it. Standing in the bustling square of Jemaa el-Fnaa, surrounded by the scent of saffron and...
Bigotry — A Vocabulary Story
The Flame Tree Pitch --The dust rose in golden clouds as Mo dribbled the ball across the patchy Lagos pitch. He'd been visiting his cousin Grace for the...
Debacle — A Vocabulary Story
The Great Cake Debacle --In a small bakery in Marrakech, a young baker named Yusuf was making his very first wedding cake. His best friend Amira watched from a...
Symmetry — A Vocabulary Story
The Mirror Garden of Belvedere --Nushi crouched in the box hedges of Belvedere Palace, clutching her grandfather's stolen sketchbook. Somewhere in these...
Glint — A Vocabulary Story
The Brass Compass of Lindisfarne --Nur tightened the strap of her rucksack as the tide retreated, exposing the causeway to Lindisfarne Castle. Beside her,...
Decline — A Vocabulary Story
The Kite Seller of Barmouth Beach --The wind off Barmouth Beach was sharp enough to sting Mina's ears, but she pressed on towards the small striped stall where...
Gallant — A Vocabulary Story
The wind off Skellig Bay --The wind off Skellig Bay had teeth that morning, and Carlos gripped the rail of the small ferry with both hands. Beside him stood...
Abandon — A Vocabulary Story
The Lighthouse on Skellig Point --Kai pedalled hard along the cliff path in western Ireland, salt wind stinging his cheeks. His cousin Tatyana raced beside...
Tentative — A Vocabulary Story
The Climb at Quiraing --Hui pressed her palm against the cold basalt and took a tentative step onto the ridge. Below her, the Quiraing unfolded like a crumpled...
Repercussion — A Vocabulary Story
The Whispering Ledge --On a school trip to the Meteora Monasteries, Suresh trailed behind his classmates, clutching a sketchbook he didn't want anyone to see....
Apprehensive — A Vocabulary Story
The Whispering Stones of Glamis --Natalya gripped her torch as the guide led their small group deeper into Glamis Castle. Outside, rain hammered down into the...