ESL words in the news
dormant (DOR munt)
The adjective dormant means to not be active, growing or being used at the present time because is capable of becoming active at a later time.
Suvarnabhumi had been dormant for 17 years due to political uncertainty.
The generators were dormant but ready to become productive again.
Their seeds lie dormant in the ground, sometimes for years.
It was an idea that had long been dormant in the Arab world.
sprawling
The adjective sprawling refers to something like a city or country that covers a very large area.
The disease has already killed four people in this sprawling country.
Lockheed Martin Space Systems operates the sprawling facility for NASA.
Japan's Cabinet approved legislation Monday to privatise the sprawling postal service, pushing ahead with the reformist agenda supported in a landslide electoral victory earlier this month.
At least 68 people were killed in 1988 in a fireworks explosion in Mexico City's sprawling La Merced central market.
underdog
The noun underdog refers a person who is not expected to win or succeed in a competition or situation.
"I'm the underdog for sure," Danai said about his upcoming match with Robby Ginepri.
"I'm the underdog for sure," Danai said about his upcoming match with Robby Ginepri.
Three goals in six second-half minutes saw Yugoslavia pull off a remarkable fightback to force a draw with Euro 2000 underdogs Slovenia.
Iain Duncan Smith continued to insist that he was the underdog in the leadership race despite topping two polls of Conservative constituency chairmen.
The most fascinating aspect of "The Year of the Yao," directed by James D. Stern and Adam Del Deo, is that Yao, for all his height and talent, starts out not as a hero but as an overrated underdog.
Anne's Ex: Sentenced
Anne Hathaway's ex-boyfriend, Raffaello Follieri, is making headlines.
He's been sentenced to four and a half years in prison.
This comes after he pleaded guilty in September to 14 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and conspiracy.
According to People, his attorney, Flora Edwards, has requested he be imprisoned at either Fort Dix in New Jersey or in Otisville, New York.
In addition, he's been given a $1,499 (around £700) assessment fee that is to be paid to the United States and he will receive three years of supervised release.
Raffaello delivered a statement through an interpreter which read: "The most important thing I want the court to know is I was not raised with bad values.
"I started off with good intentions, determined to run an honorable business and make everyone proud of me."
He also admitted: "What I did was wrong and there is no point in making excuses.
"I will never be able to wash away the shame. I just hope that someday those who have been hurt by my actions will forgive me."
He has agreed not to appeal a sentence less than 63 months in prison.
The Italian businessman was arrested in June after being accused of lying to investors when he claimed to be the chief financial officer of the Vatican.
He was also accused of using swindled funds to pay for a New Year's trip to the Dominican Republic with Anne and another couple in 2005/2006.
Reports say he also used the money to pay for his rent, medical bills and orthodontist bills for his father.
He and Anne dated for four years but parted ways in June, just before he was arrested.
While hosting Saturday Night Live recently Anne quipped: "I broke up with my boyfriend, and two weeks later he was sent to prison for fraud. I mean, we've all been there, right, ladies?"
Reports say Raffaello's next hearing is scheduled for mid-December.
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