Vocabulary List: ‘How I Spent My Pandemic Year in a Camper Van’

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Use this word list to practice the vocabulary in the New York Times Learning Network Lesson of the Day 'How I Spent My Pandemic Year in a Camper Van.'
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  1. convert
    change the nature, purpose, or function of something
    He converted a wood stove into a beehive. Seattle Times (Aug 4, 2021)
  2. glimpse
    a brief or incomplete view
    Atlanta’s schools, which serve about 52,000 students, are among the earliest in the country to open, and they provide a glimpse at the immediate future facing other big-city districts. New York Times (Aug 5, 2021)
  3. elaborate
    marked by complexity and richness of detail
    There was an elaborate show, to the public's amusement, to demonstrate the usefulness of the martial arts. BBC (Aug 15, 2021)
  4. opt
    select as an alternative over another
    "More people are opting for a digital detox," Siân Stacey believes. BBC (Aug 12, 2021)
  5. assortment
    a collection containing a variety of kinds of things
    It sits atop a metal shelving unit, above an assortment of wooden dressers, chairs and tables. Washington Post (Apr 6, 2021)
  6. simplicity
    the quality of being uncomplicated
    The key to simplicity is whether the plan for digital ticketing on a single website and app works well. BBC (May 20, 2021)
  7. recreation
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
    Outdoor recreation is a major part of the American West’s economy and the central draw for visitors. New York Times (Aug 6, 2021)
  8. occasional
    occurring from time to time
    There were occasional scattered shortages of pork or other meats, but mostly the market worked as it is supposed to. New York Times (Nov 14, 2020)
  9. rely
    have confidence or faith in
    The M.T.A. relies on fare revenue to operate its vast system more so than most other transit agencies. New York Times (Jul 20, 2021)
  10. frequent
    coming at short intervals or habitually
    That led to such frequent closures that many parents argued that schools were barely open. New York Times (Aug 10, 2021)
Created on Tue Aug 17 15:10:29 EDT 2021 (updated Thu Oct 07 14:18:59 EDT 2021)

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