The legend of the Jersey devil is 250 years old. It is said to be a huge monster found in the pine forests of New Jersey state in the US. A fascinating video to tell us about the legend of the Jersey Devil as well as to help us in speaking fluent English.
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Sighting = The event of something being seen.
There has been no credible sighting of an alien anywhere in the world
Desolate = Crushed by sadness
He was desolate when he heard of the accident. Later, the news came that his family was safe.
Blood curdling = So terrifying it would freeze the blood
As soon as Rohan jumped in the well, he heard a blood curdling scream. But he was a brave boy, he did not panic.
Unprecedented = Never seen before
The latest flood brought unprecedented destruction in this small town of Jai Badhshah Pur
Forbidding forest = A forest which is difficult to get into
The forbidding walls of the memorial do not exactly welcome the visitors. They in fact, scare them.
Serpentine = Like a snake
The serpentine queue outside the temple shows how highly local people regard the temple deity
Grotesque = Distorted and ugly
In my dream last night, I saw a grotesque hairy figure which was very huge, had a head of an elephant but feet of a bird.
Posse = A band of people temporarily associated together for some activity
He has a posse of small time robbers working for him during the elections
Corroborate = Confirm, establish as truth
The police recorded the the statement of the arrested accused and corroborated it with documents filed with tax authorities.
Nocturnal = Happening or active only at night
Your parties and nocturnal merry making is causing a lot of problems for your neighbors.
Discernible = Something that can be senses by a person, can be percieved with senses
There has been no discernible change in his health but the doctor says he is much better. The sugar is under control and the BP is normal too.
Creepy = Scary
My grandmom’s house is a creepy old place. I don’t want to go there.
Garbled = Mized up, disorderly, confused
My radio has gone bad. It only gives out some garbled noise instead of playing music.
Swoop = Move down as if to attack
The eagle swooped down on the frog and carried it in its claws high up in the air.
Epicenter = Main center, focal point
Pakistan is said to be the epicenter of terrorism
Trail = To follow someone, to lag behind, path or tracks left behind
The posse of hunters followed the trail in the sand in order to reach the tiger’s den.
Now, answer the following quiz:
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