Vocabulary is essential for TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS success. Indeed an increased word power can help you achieve both personal and professional success. In today's vocabulary lesson, learn how to use the word DEJECTED and review these 6 Food and Drink Idioms. Subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any episodes: https://bit.ly/eltpr

1. ELTPR012: Vocabulary Lesson 6
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3. QUIZ
It’s difficult to see through this wet windshield - I can’t even
make ______ where the road is.
A) into B) up C) out D) over
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4. Agenda
1: Vocabulary Term: Dejected
2: In Focus: Food and Drink Idioms
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5. 1: Vocabulary Term
Dejected:
(ADJ) - depressed; in low spirits
Ex: Robert felt so dejected to
attend his friend’s burial.
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6. 2: Food and Drink Idioms
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ICING ON THE CAKE
Ex: That seminar gave me food for thought. Now, I
feel more confident to solve my problems.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
What makes a good thing even better
Something to consider
Ex: Jack was promoted to CEO, but his new salary was
the icing on the cake.

7. 2: Food and Drink Idioms
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GO BANANAS
Ex: Vlad went bananas when he won the lottery.
SUGARCOAT to gloss over bad information
to act irrationally, emotionally
Ex: The politician sugarcoated his scandal by promising
to repay any taxes due to the treasury.

8. 2: Food and Drink Idioms
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TEMPEST IN A TEAPOT
Ex: The president admitted his love affair with his
secretary but dismissed the entire scandal as a
tempest in a teapot.
BUTTER SOMEBODY UP To flatter in order to receive a
favor
Great commotion over a trivial
matter
Ex: Buddy always butters up the boss with nice
compliments to get Fridays off.

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10. RECAP
Vocabulary Term: DEJECTED
Food and Drink Idioms:
Icing On The Cake, Food For Thought, Go Bananas,
Sugarcoat, Tempest In A Teapot, Butter Somebody Up
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11. QUIZ ANSWER
It’s difficult to see through this wet windshield - I can’t even
make out where the road is.
C) out
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