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Spring break introduction

Spring break is a U.S. phenomenon and an academic tradition which started in the United States and is observed in some other western countries. Spring break is also a vacation period in early spring at universities and schools in various countries in the world, where it is known by names such as Easter vacation, Easter Holiday, March break, spring vacation, Mid-Term Break, study week, reading week, reading period, or Easter week, depending on regional conventions. However, these vacations differ from Spring Break in the United States.

The Prince of Egypt introduction

The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American animated epic musical drama biblical film and the first traditionally animated film produced and released by DreamWorks Pictures. The film is an adaptation of the Book of Exodus and follows the life of Moses from being a prince of Egypt to his ultimate destiny to lead the children of Israel out of Egypt. The film was directed by Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells and Steve Hickner. The film featured songs written by Stephen Schwartz and a score composed by Hans Zimmer. The voice cast featured a number of major Hollywood actors in the speaking roles, while professional singers replaced them for the songs, except for Michelle Pfeiffer, Ralph Fiennes, Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Ofra Haza (who also sang her character's number, "Deliver Us", in seventeen other languages for the film's dubbing), who sang their own parts.

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1.digit

noun

any one of the ten numbers 0 to 9

2.disfiguring

verb

to spoil the appearance of something or someone, especially their face, completely

She was horribly disfigured by burns

3.drain

verb

If you drain something, you remove the liquid from it, usually by pouring it away or allowing it to flow away, and if something drains, liquid flows away or out of it

We drained the pond and filled it with fresh water.

4.insight

noun

(the ability to have) a clear, deep and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or situation

It was an interesting book, full of fascinating insights into human relationships

5.psyche

noun

the mind, or the deepest thoughts, feelings or beliefs of a person or group

6.simplicity

noun

when something is easy to understand or do

7.skin

noun

the natural outer layer which covers a person, animal,fruit, etc.

8.solemnly

adjective 

serious and without any humor

9.soul

noun

the spiritual part of a person, believed to exist after death

He believed his immortal soul was in peril.

10.turn

verb

to (cause to) move in a circle round a fixed point or line

She turned on her toes, holding out her skirt.

11.wizard

noun

a man who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people

12.anticipate

verb

to imagine or expect that something will happen, sometimes taking action in preparation for it happening

It's always best to anticipate a problem before it arises. 

13.breakthrough

noun

an important discovery or event that helps to improve a situation or provide an answer to a problem

Scientists are hoping for a breakthrough in the search for a cure for cancer. 

14.likelihood

noun

the chance that something will happen

There is little likelihood now that interest rates will come down further.

15.pursue

verb

to follow someone or something

The hunters spent hours pursuing their prey.

16.spare

adjective

If something is spare, it is available to use because it is extra

We've got a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us.

17.strenuous

adjective

needing or using a lot of physical or mental effort or energy

His doctor advised him not to take any strenuous exercise.

18.volunteer

noun

a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it

The Health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the telephones.

19.lifespan

noun

the length of time for which a person, animal or thing exists

The project's lifespan is estimated at about five years.

20.triple

adjective

having three parts of the same type, or happening three times

Her trainer is a triple Olympic champion.

21.leafy

adjective

A leafy place is pleasant and has a lot of trees

22.squashes

verb

to crush something into a flat shape

23.nuclear

adjective

using, producing or resulting from nuclear energy

24.plenty

pronoun, noun, adverb

(the state of having) enough or more than enough, or a large amount

We've got plenty of time before we need to leave for the airport

There's plenty more beer in the fridge.

25.drained

adjective

very tired

It was one of those films that leaves you emotionally drained.