The Word Cache vocabulary learning series by Foxwell Group

Show host Alley, aka "K," along with Henry, one of the main script writers and voice, presents an awe-inspiring in-depth fun discussion over the WORDS used in Episode 3/Season 3; don't miss it!!別錯過The Word Cache Series at Foxwell 主持人Alley, Henry以第三季第三集Spy Family主題,為大家帶來一集滿載歡笑和知識的After Show!!

Episode 45 03/17/2023Spy X Family Ep 5 (Spoiler alert)https://w11.spyxmanga.com/manga/spy-x-family-chapter-5/#infiltrate I-N-F-I-L-T-R-A-T-ETo enter or become established gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes.“I’ve infiltrated the world’s vilest terrorist organizations.” – Recalled Loid as he nervously awaits the family interview.Gallium infiltrates other metals, greatly reducing their strength.#amateur A-M-A-T-E-U-ROne who engages in a pursuit, study, science, or sport as a pastime rather than as a profession.“… and none of that even came close to the stress of entrusting this mission to amateurs.” – Thought Loid while waiting for the interview.Amateurs do it until they finally get it right; professionals do it until they can’t get it wrong.#crux C-R-U-XAn essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome.“This moment is the very crux of operation strix.” – Thought Loid right before the interview.The make it or break it moment has come, now is the crux of our business.#bias B-I-A-SAn inclination of temperament or outlook, especially a personal and sometimes unreasoned judgment.“... and perhaps it’s a fathers bias, but I find her to be wise far beyond her years.” – Loid on Anya’s strengths and weaknesses.To make the decision process fair, we need a system that excludes personal bias.#grovel G-R-O-V-E-LTo lie or creep with the body prostrate in token of subservience or abasement.“Those who grovel at the feet of the powerful have no right to call themselves educators!” – Thought master Henderson as he confronts master Swan.He is groveling for your help now, but he won’t hesitate to shove you out of the way once he becomes powerful enough.

Episode 44 03/09/2023 Spy X Family Ep 4 (Spoiler alert)https://w11.spyxmanga.com/manga/spy-x-family-chapter-4/#elegance E-L-E-G-A-N-C-Ethe quality of being graceful and stylish in appearance or manners.“My, this year’s applicants are a solvenly bunch; I doubt they can even spell the word “elegance.”—Henderson scorned elegantly.“Elegance is what will bring about a better world,” said house master Henderson, “elegance is at the root of tradition.”#hallowed H-A-L-L-O-W-E-Dvery respected and praised because of great importance or great age.“Such elllllegance!! Only elegance deserves Eden Academy’s hallowed campus!” —Henderson on Loid’s blitz suit changing.One hallowed core value of Mandarin-speaking culture is filial piety, love for the family.#Penmanship P-E-N-M-A-N-S-H-I-Phandwriting; the ability to write neatly and aesthetically.“Holy ****, that’s some crappy penmanship!” —Eden Academy’s faculty on Anya’s handwriting.Penmanship is one of those lost arts today; people prefer typing over writing now.#impudent I-M-P-U-D-E-N-Trude and disrespectful, especially towards people who are elderly or in important positions.“Aren’t you the impudent one, Loid Forger!!!”—Henderson at awe while Loid took the matter of being elegant so far that it almost insulted the test designer.All well-mannered, even-keeled CEOs might have been impudent rock-and-roll kids in their rebellious youths.#stampede S-T-A-M-P-E-D-Ean occasion when many large animals or many people suddenly all move quickly and in an uncontrolled way, usually in the same direction at the same time.Eden Academy’s finest treat for 1st-time visitors escalated from a fake trapped fatboy spilling dirty sewage water, to raging cows’ stampede.Soccer fans’ number one cause of death is either stampedes in excitement or stampedes in brawls. 

Show host Alley, aka "K," along with Henry, Tirina, and Michael, all script writers and voices, and Rainey, show producer, present an awe-inspiring in-depth fun discussion over the WORDS used in Episode 2/Season 3; don't miss it!!別錯過The Word Cache Series at Foxwell 主持人Alley, Henry, Tirina, Michael以及Rainey以第三季第二集Spy Family主題,為大家帶來一集滿載歡笑和知識的After Show!!

Episode 43 03/03/2023 Spy X Family Ep 3 (Spoiler alert)https://w9.spyxmanga.com/manga/spy-x-family-chapter-3/#appearance A-P-P-E-A-R-A-N-C-EThe way something looks/seems"We'll sleep in separate rooms, but share one for appearances when company visits." -Loid explained about sleeping arrangements when Yor first moved in.The engineer was never really concerned about his appearance.#mock M-O-C-KThat is a copy of something; not real // mock (somebody/something) to laugh at somebody/something in an unkind wayBefore the school admission interview, Loid held a mock interview with Yor and Anya. The other ducklings mocked the ugly duckling, laughing at his weird appearance.#outing O-U-T-I-N-Ga trip that you go on for pleasure or education, usually with a group of people and lasting no more than one dayAnya was delighted about the family outing that Loid arranged for them.Students are usually happy on school outings because they get to leave the classroom and do something other than listen to lectures.#refinement R-E-F-I-N-E-M-E-N-Tthe quality of being polite and well educated and able to judge the quality of things; the state of having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class"We must be accustomed to the finer things, or our lack of refinement could expose us." -thought Loid as they listened to the opera performanceDuchess Kate Middleton is considered a woman of great refinement and beauty.#pursue P-E-R-S-U-Eto follow or go after somebody/something, especially in order to catch them // to do something or try to achieve something over a period of time"I never would've pursued him if not for you, Yor." - said Loid after the old lady thanked him for catching the thiefThe man was determined to pursue his dream of becoming an actor.

Show host Alley, aka "K," along with Tirina, one of the main script writers and voice, and Rainey, show producer, present an awe-inspiring in-depth fun discussion over the 5 WORDS in Episode 1/Season 3; don't miss it!!別錯過The Word Cache Series at Foxwell 主持人Alley, Tirina, 以及Rainey以第三季第一集Spy Family主題,為大家帶來一集滿載歡笑和知識的After Show!!

Episode 42 02/24/2023 Spy X Family Ep 2 (Spoiler alert)https://w9.spyxmanga.com/manga/spy-x-family-chapter-2/#intuitive I-N-T-U-I-T-I-V-EBeing able to acquire immediate apprehension or cognition.“Hm. I thought she might be a prospect for the wife role, but a woman that intuitive could be a threat to the mission.” - thought Loid to himself while meeting Yor for the first time.The design of the HSR gates were so counter-intuitive, they only allowed upside-down ticket insertions in the early days.#delusion D-E-L-U-S-I-O-NA persistent false psychotic belief that is maintained despite indisputable evidence to the contrary.“It appears that some of my patients are still struggling with delusions!” - said Loid to Yor after crashing with remnants of the smuggling ring.He was tricked by scammers into a delusion that he would become rich overnight.#lurk L-U-R-KTo lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose.“But he’s probably lurking around here somewhere. Split up and find him!” - demanded one of the smugglers to his associate.The snake lurks beneath the bushes, waiting for the perfect time to deliver a lethal strike to its prey.#camouflage C-A-M-O-U-F-L-A-G-EConcealment by means of disguise.“Marriage would be a form of camouflage… and a way for me to continue my contract killing!” - thought Yor after proposing to Loid.Snipers often wear ghillie suits in wild environments to conceal their positions.#pledge P-L-E-D-G-ETo promise the performance of something important; to swear an oath.“In good times and in bad, in sickness and in health, I pledge myself to you.” - said Loid as he proposed to Yor with a grenade safety ring.Brienne pledged her sword to lady Catelyn and vowed to bring her daughters back safely.

Episode 41 02/14/2023 Spy X Family Ep 1 (Spoiler alert!!!)https://w9.spyxmanga.com/manga/spy-x-family-chapter-1-2/# strix S-T-R-I-XThe type genus of the family Strigidae comprises owls that lack ear tufts, including the tawny owl and the barred owl.“We are calling it ‘Operation Strix!’” the head of secret agent “ Cipher C” asserted.      2.   The strix in mythology is a bird that brings omens or a bird-like demon that feasts on            human flesh and blood.# fabricate                  F-A-B-R-I-C-A-T-ETo invent or produce something false in order to deceive someone.“That should make it all the easier to fabricate a new family history.” –Loid Forger on adopting a child for his undercover espionage activity.Dude, your story is terribly fabricated and doesn’t even hold water at all!# telepath                  T-E-L-E-P-A-T-HA person who has the ability to know what is in someone else's mind, or to communicate with someone mentally, without using words or other physical signals.“Can’t let Papa know that Anya is a telepath,” Anya thought to herself.How the hell am I supposed to know what takeout you want for dinner, young lady? Do I look like a telepath?# value                      V-A-L-U-E(In the story) the importance or worth of something for someone“Anya is a good value!’ Anya protested and almost cried on the street when she sensed Loid’s hesitation on withdrawing her adoption..This guy’s only good values in a relationship are loyalty and his flat but non-volatile personality. Sadge.# nonsensical          N-O-N-S-E-N-S-I-C-A-LSilly or stupid; anything or anyway that doesn’t make sense at all. ”I need a way to decipher this nonsensical behavior! I need a manual!” –Loid to himself in frustration and confusion on Anya’s actions on the street.Quit those nonsensical ways of life–staying up late, binging TV series, and getting addicted to app games and social media–and pull yourself together!

Episode 40 12/22/2022I broke my cherished porcelain cup.#brittle B-R-I-T-T-L-EEasily broken, cracked, or snapped.The inability to withstand impact and the ability to leave scratches on iron shows that ceramics are, while being brittle, actually harder than iron.Sufficient intake of both calcium and vitamin D protects your bones from becoming brittle.#harden H-A-R-D-E-NTo make something hard or harder; to become firm, stable, or settled.Clay is soft, but with proper firing, it hardens and becomes the ceramics we use.Her mind has hardened after surviving through all those tough times.#shatter S-H-A-T-T-E-RTo break at once into pieces.The cup shattered into countless shards with a loud noise upon hitting the floor.The plastic film that is glued beneath the wind shield prevents it from shattering when it cracks.#shard S-H-A-R-DA piece or fragment of a brittle substance.Shards of glass or ceramics can be very sharp and dangerous, better sweep the floor thoroughly after breaking a cup or dish.The prisoner escaped by cutting the rope with a shard from a broken plate.#sharp S-H-A-R-PAdapted to cutting or piercing: such as having a thin keen edge or fine point.Chopping on hard bones will ruin the sharp edge of a knife quickly.If a blade becomes dull, you can sharpen it on a whetstone.

Episode 39 12/19/2022“Plot analysis of ‘The Catcher in the Rye’”https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/catcher/plot-analysis/veneer V-E-N-E-E-RA thin layer of decorative wood or plastic used to cover a cheaper material; something that hides something else unpleasant or unwanted.Lyrics of the famous Cantonese pop song “Eyes Wide Shut” talks about understandingly facing the not-so-beautiful underneath covered by an inadvertent veneer of a lover.This Roman artifact was well veneered and gilded as if it were made of gold.convalescence C-O-N-V-A-L-E-S-C-E-N-C-EA period in which one convalesces or recovers.Ruben’s reckless end of his own knee rehab unfortunately extended his convalescence.Many people developed new interests and hobbies during long convalescence.bemused B-E-M-U-S-E-DSlightly confusedHolden Caulfield’s eccentric behaviors rendered people in his encounters bemused or agitated without himself even being aware of.Despite an obviously bemused look, the students decided not to reconfirm the quest with the instructor before starting to work on the task.incite I-N-C-I-T-ETo encourage someone to do or feel something unpleasant or violent.The cult leader incited regional rebellions against law enforcement and central government.Many innocent victims in the era of ‘the White Terror’ were accused of inciting crimes against the totalitarian government.paragon P-A-R-A-G-O-NA person or thing that is perfect or has an extremely large amount of a particular good characteristic.Expecting others to be paragons of virtue and pan out the best possible scenario doesn’t seem to be the most reasonable hope to have.Taiwanese should pride their country as the pioneer who established the paragon of democracy in Asia.

Episode 38 12/15/2022“11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory”https://getpocket.com/explore/item/11-simple-ways-to-improve-your-memory?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-RECS-2022_11_26&sponsored=0&position=3&scheduled_corpus_item_id=e40f7e37-4e1d-45d0-91c9-aef934d87a4e#figure F-I-G-U-R-Efigure somebody/something out: to think about somebody/something until you understand them/itI'm trying to figure out a way to make this work.Scientists have yet to figure out why, but something about entering a new place seems to restart our memory.#process P-R-O-C-E-S-S​a series of things that are done in order to achieve a particular resultI'm afraid getting things changed will be a slow process.Then when you need to remember something, clench your left hand (the process is reversed for lefties.) #alert A-L-E-R-Table to think quickly; quick to notice thingsTry to stay alert while driving at night.Exercise increases alertness and oxygen supply to the brain, and may even increase cell growth in the parts of your brain responsible for memory.#bombard B-O-M-B-A-R-Dto attack a place by firing large guns at it or dropping bombs on it continuously; to attack somebody with a lot of questions, criticisms, etc. or by giving them too much informationWe have been bombarded with letters of complaint.Your brain is bombarded with stimuli when you’re awake, and it uses the time you are asleep to process everything. #concentrate C-O-N-C-E-N-T-R-A-T-Eto give all your attention to something and not think about anything elseI struggled to concentrate on my job because I was worried about my son.The act of chewing seems to keep people more focused and improve concentration.

Episode 37 12/12/2022 The Horror of the Slaver Ant#slave S-L-A-V-EA person held in forced servitude or completely subservient to a dominating influence.Slaves do the work, serving their new masters until they die, only to be replaced by new victims harvested in brutal raids.Though slavery has been outlawed, stagnant income and rising living costs can still make people become de facto slaves.#forfeit F-O-R-F-E-I-TTo lose or lose the right to especially by some error, offense, or crime.A decent sized colony can forfeit thousands of pupae in a single raiding season and still survive.Contact us immediately if you find any problems, as your right to a full refund will be forfeited 7 days after purchase.#brainwash B-R-A-I-N-W-A-S-HTo make someone believe something by repeatedly telling them that it is true and preventing any other information from reaching them.The young soldiers believed they were fighting for their country, but in fact they were brainwashed by the dictator to fight for his personal ambition.No matter how the sales people try to brainwash you into buying, you should always do your own research.#allegiance A-L-L-E-G-I-A-N-C-EDevotion or loyalty to a person, group, or cause.Subdued by the ant queen’s intense smells, the workers start grooming and feeding her, as though pledging allegiance to their new ruler.Both candidates are working hard to convince voters to switch allegiances.#demise D-E-M-I-S-EDeath; a loss of position or status.The slaver ants continue to hunt for slaves as to stop raiding would be their demise.Severe corruption and lack of self reflection led to the demise of the ruling party.

Episode 36 12/8/2022“The Power Of Equanimity”https://www.tenpercent.com/meditationweeklyblog/the-power-of-equanimity#momentous M-O-M-E-N-T-O-U-Sof great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events.Even though all decisions could be momentous, impactful to the future, we should live in the present for mental health’s sake.Who would have thought some nonchalant words would transpire a momentous event in the eyes of historians?#equanimity E-Q-U-A-N-I-M-I-T-Ycalmness or composure, particularly in difficult times; a state of being in control of one’s emotion.In an era where craziness seems to be the new norm, we should all learn to act in equanimity.Equanimity is like a magnificent mountain within our minds, unwavering and undisturbed by all seasons.  #engulf E-N-G-U-L-FTo surround or cover something completely.The villagers escaped death from the fire only to see their houses engulfed in flames.Like a tiny boat engulfed in floodwaters, the woman indulged her sanity easily carried away by unchecked anger,#transmute T-R-A-N-S-M-U-T-ETo change something into something else completely different and usually better.One of the most unfathomable myths in the medieval period is that lead could be transmuted into gold.Fire has the power to engulf, destroy, and transmute substances.#fixation F-I-X-A-T-I-O-Nthe state of being unable to stop thinking about something or someone, or an unnaturally strong interest in something or someone.Quitting or removal of fixation on concerns regarding unknownness in the future, is the beginning of mindfulness.More than too many bad breakups ended up becoming fixation on old grudges.

Episode 35 12/5/2022"The Biggest Wastes Of Time We Regret When We Get Older"https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-biggest-wastes-of-time-we-regret-when-we-get-older?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-SPONSORED&CALIBER-2022_11_19&sponsored=0&position=8&scheduled_corpus_item_id=51ba24f5-d5e3-40d1-bd3b-c4a47fbce394#massive M-A-S-S-I-V-Every large, heavy and solid; extremely large or seriousThese farmers grow crops on a massive scale.Fixing systematic time wasters will free up a massive amount of time and energy.#timid T-I-M-I-Dshy and nervous; not braveDeer are naturally timid creatures.Being a quiet, timid person, I simply nodded, walked back to my desk and stared at that spreadsheet for like an hour, hoping to make some sense of it#maintain M-A-I-N-TA-I-Nto make something continue at the same level, standard, etc.The two countries have always maintained close relations.Relationships require maintenance, but there's a difference between maintaining a good relationship and trying to force a bad one that doesn't make much sense to begin with.#prolong P-R-O-L-O-N-Gto make something last longerThe operation could prolong his life by two or three years.Trying to make unsuitable relationships work could cloud your judgment, prolong your unhappiness and distract you from things that matter to you most.#dwell D-W-E-L-Lto live somewhere/ dwell on: to think or talk a lot about something, especially something it would be better to forgetHe dwelt in a ruined cottage on the hillside.Dwelling on your mistakes wastes your time, diminishes your confidence, and keeps you from getting on with your life.

Episode 34 12/1/2022Reflecting upon war (2)…#logistics L-O-G-I-S-T-I-C-SThe aspect of military science dealing with the procurement, maintenance, and transportation of military matériel, facilities, and personnel.According to The Art of War by Sun Tzu, logistics should be planned before the main army marches.Looking from the aspect of survival and endurance, ensuring smooth logistics is more important than destroying enemy targets.#reconnaissance R-E-C-O-N-N-A-I-S-S-A-N-C-EA preliminary survey to gain information, especially an exploratory military survey of enemy territory.Thanks to satellite coverage and drone deployment, Ukraine’s reconnaissance on Russian movement has been very effective.During the cold war, SR-71 blackbirds were used for aerial reconnaissance. Nowadays, that role has been taken by satellites and unmanned aircraft.#casualty C-A-S-U-A-L-T-YA military person lost through death, wounds, injury, sickness, internment, or capture or through being missing in action.In 1855 during the Crimean war, Nightingale discovered that rather than enemy fire, more than half of the casualties were caused by infection and illness.As casualties continue to rise, more and more people start questioning the legitimacy of the war effort.#retaliate R-E-T-A-L-I-A-T-ETo return like for like, especially to get revenge.Retaliation underlies the “eye for an eye” principle in the Code of Hammurabi.Without the option to severely retaliate against an offender, forgiveness is meaningless.#escalate E-S-C-A-L-A-T-ETo increase in extent, volume, number, amount, intensity, or scope.When a loop of retaliation runs out of control, even a minor conflict can escalate into total war.Escalation of conflict is harmful to both sides. Therefore, even if the two states are at war, envoys are not to be killed.

Episode 33 11/28/2022“The Guide to Getting Into Taiwanese Indie Music, the Eclectic Sounds of Mandopop”https://www.vice.com/amp/en/article/jg8exy/guide-taiwanese-indie-music-mandopop-artists-songs#no-frills    N-O-hyphen-F-R-I-L-L-SSomething, usually a product, that is basic and has no extra or unnecessary details.No-frills airlines have taken up considerable market shares that caused a dent to traditional airlines’ complimentary supply and service.Known for her minimalist style, the indie folk singer serenaded the audience in her no-frills voice and simple piano under the moonlight.#astute    A-S-T-U-T-ECapable of understanding and making the most out of a situation; perspicacious.Danny is a born analyst and advisor; his astute grasp of the issue and sagacious judgment have won him the reputation.All great writers are astute observers of human vicissitudes.#eclectic    E-C-L-E-C-T-I-CDeriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources; heterogeneousMost MandoPop artists adopt an eclectic branding, inclusive of any style in vogue.Mitchell refers to his genre-free reading choices as an eclectic taste in literature/non-literature.#sonorous    S-O-N-O-R-O-U-SOf a deep, pleasant sound; the use of imposing words.The podcasters articulate every line in their show, but it all sounds artificially sonorous as in a radio play.The vocalist/frontman of the band has an amazing voice; it is measured and serene, deep sonorous, but guttural at times.#foray    F-O-R-A-YA short involvement in what is not the usual realm or expertise. Dabbling shortly.Mitchell’s short foray in high school education has had a profound impact on his teaching philosophy ever since.The rock singer’s foray in musicals was widely acclaimed, inspiring his following crossover works between the two genres.

Episode 32 11/24/2022A Good Chess Cheater Might Never Be Caughthttps://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2022/10/hans-niemann-chess-cheating-artificial-intelligence/671799/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-RECS-2022_10_29&sponsored=0&position=7&scheduled_corpus_item_id=168d95bf-1599-46b1-b1a6-5e80b3e4954a#necessary N-E-C-E-S-S-A-R-Ythat is needed for a purpose or a reasonIf your cell phone doesn’t work, it may be necessary to buy a new one.Sometimes a player will be in a position where a given move is clearly necessary to avoid losing.#Calculate C-A-L-C-U-L-A-T-Eto use numbers to find out a total number, amount, distance, etc.We haven’t really calculated the cost of the vacation yet.Different engines prefer different moves, and the same program will change its suggestions depending on how many steps ahead you ask it to calculate.#distinguish D-I-S-T-I-N-G-U-I-S-Hto recognize the difference between two people or thingsAt what age are children able to distinguish between right and wrong?The site brings in human chess experts to do a move-by-move analysis to distinguish between reasonably good and impossibly good play. #boast B-O-A-S-Tto talk in a way that shows you are too proud of something that you have or can doShe is always boasting about how wonderful her children are.The website’s “chief chess officer” boasted of having used a very large number of online games to design a sort of “DNA crime scene analysis for every chess player in the world.”#approach A-P-P-R-O-A-C-Ha way of dealing with somebody/something; a way of doing or thinking about something such as a problem or a taskWe need to adopt a new approach to the problem.This approach has not turned up any evidence that the player cheated in over-the-board chess. 

Episode 31 11/21/2022Reflecting upon war (1)…#jeopardize J-E-O-P-A-R-D-I-Z-ETo expose to danger or risk; imperil.The dictator’s personal ambition kept growing unchecked until his decision to invade a neighboring country jeopardized the entire nation’s future.Advancing deep into hostile territory without proper logistics can jeopardize the survival of your entire crew.#overwhelm O-V-E-R-W-H-E-L-MTo overcome by superior force or numbers; upset or overthrow.The invading forces wanted to overwhelm their targets by numbers and quick action.Overwhelmed by precision weaponry, the once hunters are now being hunted down.#siege S-I-E-G-EA military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrenderThe siege of Mariupol, which caused the death of 25000 civilians and devastated 95% of the city, was described as apocalyptic by the Red Cross.When a city is under siege, the inside wants to get out while the outside wants to break in.#coerce C-O-E-R-C-ETo achieve by force or threat; to compel to an act or choiceFrom the fable of The North wind and the Sun, we learn that coercing a person with brute force is not a good idea.A ruler who exercises too much coercion is called a tyrant.#conquer C-O-N-Q-U-E-RTo gain or acquire by force of armsAlexander the Great, though famous for accomplishing one of the greatest conquests, still left the world with empty hands.The more land one conquers, the more innocent lives he takes during the process.

Episode 30 11/17/2022“Two Ancient Arctic Cultures”http://top.zhan.com/mob/toefl/listen/review-2427-13.html#stylize  S-T-Y-L-I-Z-Eto design in or cause to conform to a particular way; as of representation or treatment in art; conventionalize.These pirate comic characters are over-stylized and out of context to an extent that they appear uber cool for no reason.This vintage scarf features a gold background, with large pale purple stylized flowers.#engraving  E-N-G-R-A-V-I-N-GTo carve in an artistic way; a picture printed onto paper from a piece of wood or metal into which the design has been cutAccessory engraving is one popular way people make their rings and necklaces authentic.Deep remorse, like engravings, was inscribed on his mind, coming back and haunting.#commonality  C-O-M-M-O-N-A-L-I-T-Ythe fact of sharing interests, experiences, or other characteristics with someone or somethingOne key to good communication is to seek commonality.Among all hypotheses, commonalities do exist in the big picture.#decorative   D-E-C-O-R-A-T-I-V-EMade to look attractive, pleasant.Ivory has historically been used in a variety of cultural economies, from musical instruments to decorative objects.Practical arts should be both functional and decorative.#utilitarian  U-T-I-L-I-T-A-R-I-A-NDesigned to be useful or practical rather than attractive.In Taiwan, a great number of people wishfully expect wealth to liberate them from all utilitarian concerns.An utilitarianism believer seeks to maximize the outcome with minimized cost.

Episode 29 11/14/2022“Twitter, cut in half”https://www.platformer.news/p/twitter-cut-in-half?utm_medium=email&utm_source=pocket_hits&utm_campaign=POCKET_HITS-EN-DAILY-RECS-2022_11_05&sponsored=0&position=1&scheduled_corpus_item_id=004ed0df-3b48-403d-9717-704a42e2e098#impact I-M-P-A-C-Tto have an effect on somebody/somethingShe has had a lasting impact on the lives of many of her students.It is with regret that we write to inform you that your role at Twitter has been impacted.#confirm C-O-N-F-I-R-M​to state or show that something is definitely true or correct, especially by providing evidenceHis guilty expression confirmed my suspicions.An accompanying document would confirm the scope of the personnel cuts: about 50 percent, or well over 3,000 people.#speculate S-P-E-C-U-L-A-T-Eto form an opinion about something without knowing all the details or factsWe all speculated about the reasons for her resignation.Some workers have speculated that Musk intends to reduce the number of Twitter workers even further by using impossible return-to-office demands.#reasonable R-E-A-S-O-N-A-B-L-Efair, practical, and sensibleIf companies expect work during personal time, it's only reasonable to allow personal time at work.“That’s not a reasonable timeframe to move,” White said. “Twitter can force people back to the office — it just can’t do it in this timeframe.”#exasperate E-X-A-S-P-E-R-A-T-Eto annoy somebody very muchShe was clearly exasperated by all my questions.By the end of the day, an exasperated Musk was left tweeting that he had no choice but to make these cuts.