ESL Fast 365 Essays #5 New Year's

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. parade
    a ceremonial procession including people marching
    On New Year's Day there are also parades such as the famous Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, where all the floats are made of different colored roses and they compete for awards.
  2. resolution
    a decision to do something or to behave in a certain manner
    New Year's Day is also when many people start on their New Year's resolutions.
  3. polar
    of or existing within the Arctic or Antarctic Circles
    Some groups, called Polar Bear Clubs, jump into the cold ocean water on New Year's Day as a literal way to start the new year fresh.
  4. officially
    in an authoritative role
    New Year's Day officially begins as soon as people yell "Happy New Year" at midnight.
  5. tournament
    a competition in which contestants play a series of games
    On New Year's Day there are also parades such as the famous Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, where all the floats are made of different colored roses and they compete for awards.
  6. crystal
    colorless glass made of almost pure silica
    One of the most famous New Year's celebrations takes place in New York City's Time Square, where a huge cut crystal ball drops at midnight in front of millions of people standing in the cold.
  7. literal
    limited to the explicit meaning of a word or text
    Some groups, called Polar Bear Clubs, jump into the cold ocean water on New Year's Day as a literal way to start the new year fresh.
  8. award
    give, especially as an honor
    On New Year's Day there are also parades such as the famous Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, where all the floats are made of different colored roses and they compete for awards.
  9. stroke
    a single complete movement
    Sometimes at the stroke of midnight there will be fireworks and couples often kiss.
  10. float
    an elaborate display mounted on a platform in a parade
    On New Year's Day there are also parades such as the famous Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, where all the floats are made of different colored roses and they compete for awards.
  11. weight
    the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
    The most common resolution is to lose weight.
  12. habit
    an established custom
    A resolution is a promise to change a lifestyle habit.
  13. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    Given how much people tend to drink alcohol on New Year's Eve, many people wake up on New Year's Day with a hangover.
  14. drop
    let fall to the ground
    One of the most famous New Year's celebrations takes place in New York City's Time Square, where a huge cut crystal ball drops at midnight in front of millions of people standing in the cold.
Created on Fri Jun 19 08:43:24 EDT 2020 (updated Fri Jun 19 08:45:13 EDT 2020)

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