A.J Jacobs- A Year of Living Biblically

1.      Immerse (somebody in something)- to become completely involved in an acitivity

·        Jack is really immerse in his studies.

·        Jane and Jill were immersed in a conversation about Tom.

2.      Profound- having a strong influence of effect

·        His experience of war had a profound effect on his work.

·        Seeing people die was a profound experience for him.

3.      Obscure- not well known and not very important

·        He was an obscure poet then, but after his death he become famous

·        The details  of  Jim’s life remained obscure.

4.      Pamphlet- a very thin book with paper covers, that gives information about something

·        A girl was standing in front of the restaurant and she was giving pamphlets to passers- by.

·        I wanted to ask a question but then I realized that everything about it was written on the pamphlet.

5.       To covet- to want something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else

·        She always coveted wisdom but she never achieved it.

·        Coveting is one of the sins.

6.      Compassionate- feeling sympathy for people who are suffering.

·        My mum is a caring and compassionate woman.

·        Being compassionate is one of the features of good doctor.

7.      Pebble-  a smooth stone found especially on a beach or on the bottom of a river

·        The beach was covered with white pebbles.

·        Jane was picking up pebbles and shells.