ESL Fast 365 Essays #7 Valentine's Day

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. allegedly
    according to what has been declared but not proved
    The date used to be the celebration of a Saint named Valentine who allegedly saved a young girl's life.
  2. festivity
    any joyous diversion
    However, you don't have to be in love to share in the festivities.
  3. purchasing
    the act of buying
    Most people think of it as a romantic day to show the one you love how much you care by purchasing cards and gifts.
  4. crush
    temporary love of an adolescent
    Valentine's Day is also a great day to announce your love to someone like a secret crush.
  5. symbol
    something visible that represents something invisible
    You know Valentine's Day is around the corner when stores begin to decorate with red and pink hearts and the symbol of Cupid, a winged ancient Roman god said to strike the hearts of people Now it seems Cupid goes straight after your wallet because you will also see many more jewelry ads as Valentine's Day approaches.
  6. romance
    a relationship between two lovers
    It wasn't until the Middle Ages that romance somehow got mixed in with the date and lovers would send each other handwritten love notes.
  7. extremely
    to the greatest possible degree
    Valentine's Day is also an extremely commercial holiday.
  8. commercial
    connected with or engaged in the exchange of goods
    Valentine's Day is also an extremely commercial holiday.
  9. considered
    carefully weighed
    It is considered much more thoughtful to have kids make handmade cards to give to friends and teachers.
  10. corner
    the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect
    You know Valentine's Day is around the corner when stores begin to decorate with red and pink hearts and the symbol of Cupid, a winged ancient Roman god said to strike the hearts of people Now it seems Cupid goes straight after your wallet because you will also see many more jewelry ads as Valentine's Day approaches.
  11. straight
    having no deviations
    You know Valentine's Day is around the corner when stores begin to decorate with red and pink hearts and the symbol of Cupid, a winged ancient Roman god said to strike the hearts of people Now it seems Cupid goes straight after your wallet because you will also see many more jewelry ads as Valentine's Day approaches.
  12. announce
    make known
    Valentine's Day is also a great day to announce your love to someone like a secret crush.
  13. strike
    deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
    You know Valentine's Day is around the corner when stores begin to decorate with red and pink hearts and the symbol of Cupid, a winged ancient Roman god said to strike the hearts of people Now it seems Cupid goes straight after your wallet because you will also see many more jewelry ads as Valentine's Day approaches.
  14. approach
    move towards
    You know Valentine's Day is around the corner when stores begin to decorate with red and pink hearts and the symbol of Cupid, a winged ancient Roman god said to strike the hearts of people Now it seems Cupid goes straight after your wallet because you will also see many more jewelry ads as Valentine's Day approaches.
Created on Tue Jul 14 08:30:28 EDT 2020 (updated Wed Jul 15 01:46:23 EDT 2020)

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