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 street-food...
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 summer,...
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 gardens,...
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, Hassan...
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 Nur,...
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 him,...
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...