VOA慢速英语:Thomas Jefferson: The Nation's Third President

vividly – adv. seeming like real life because it is very clear, bright, or detailed

aristocrat – n.  a member of the highest social class in some countries; a person who has more money and power than most people in society

assert – v. to state (something) in a strong and definite way

tremble – v. to shake slightly because you are afraid, nervous, excited, etc.

contradictory – adj. involving or having information that disagrees with other information

significant ­– adj. large enough to be noticed or have an effect

slippers – n. light, soft shoes easily put on and taken off and worn indoors

pick pocket – v. to steal