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Grammar and Idioms | For Young People |
enact (enACT): verb--1. to perform, to act out, 2. to make into a law |
After the children saw the movie, they enacted a pretend game with the same plot. Congress enacted a new law to protect the homeless. |
absurd (ubSRD): adj--silly, not reasonable |
You threw away all your clothes? That's absurd! There are many absurd shows on TV. Each show tries to be crazier and crazier. |
marvel (MARvel): verb - to observe with awe or wonder |
We marveled at the car accident: we counted 10 cars that had crashed in a row. People marvel at the athletes who compete at the Olympics. |
charisma (krIZma): noun - lively or engaging personality |
He has a lot of charisma. That's why he's a good car salesman. She's not the best actor, but she has a lot charisma. |
demonstrate (DEMunstrāt): verb -- to show for a purpose, often educational |
We had an alarm system put in our house. They demonstrated how to use it, but we set off the alarm by accident. |
Practice: Complete the sentences. Answers are at the bottom of the page.
1. Politicians often have ____________________. They need to be well-liked.
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