VOA慢速英语:Silent Monks Learn to Speak for Revenue

estate – n.  a large piece of land with a large house on it

monk – n.  a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society

motto – n. a short sentence or wording that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group

charity – n. the act of giving money, food, or other help to people who are sick or needy

medieval – adj. of or relating to the Middle Ages; of or relating to the period of European history from about A.D. 500 to about 1500

recruit – v. to find suitable people and get them to join a company, an organization or the armed forces

immersion – n.  complete involvement in some activity or interest

fruitcake – n.  a very sweet baked good that contains nuts, fruits, and spices

T-shirt – n.  a shirt that has short sleeves and no collar and that is usually made of cotton

biscotti – n. an Italian food containing almond biscuits.

mystical – adj.  having a spiritual meaning that is difficult to see or understand