VOA慢速英语:George Washington: President, Man, Myth

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distillery –n. place where alcoholic drinks are produced

precedent (s) –n. a similar action or event that happened earlier

figurehead –n. a person who is called the head of something but who has no real power

eloquently- adj. having or showing the ability to use language clearly and effectively

surveyor –n. a person whose job is to measure and examine an area of land

temper –n. the tendency of someone to become angry

graceful –adj. moving in a smooth and attractive way

denture(s) –n. a set of artificial teeth

icon –n. a person who is very successful and admired

will –n. a legal document in which a person states who should receive his or her possessions after he or she dies

aficionado –n. a person who likes and knows a lot about something

conspicuously – adv. very easy to see or notice

indispensible – adj. extremely important and necessary usage