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high-toned discuss | |
Definition: | (adjective) Pretentiously elegant. |
Synonyms: | high-class |
Usage: | She felt awkward and out of place in the high-toned restaurant, with its elegant décor and elite clientele. |
![]() ![]() Rube Goldberg MachinesA Rube Goldberg machine is an exceedingly complex apparatus that performs a very simple task in an incredibly indirect and convoluted way. Named for cartoonist Rube Goldberg, who was known for illustrating such contraptions, the machines are now the subject several competitions in which teams are judged on their machine's ability to complete a certain task using as many steps as possible. What is an example of a simple task performed by one of Goldberg's illustrated mechanisms? More... Discuss |
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Students who take part in the quizzes get pretty good prizes, too! Courtesy of the Ministry of Education... as the English Day Programme - Lite N Easy - is part of the activities under the Cluster School Niche Area. Enjoy!
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