A great book to share : The Little Prince

A great book to own, read together and share with your loved ones. 

The Little Prince  The Children's Classic Novella

Voted Best Book of the 20th Century in France

Complete audio in English 

Complete audio in Chinese part 1

Complete audio in Chinese part 2 

The Little Prince Official Trailer 

I like the trailer, but not the actual movie, which I don't think is
true to the spirit of the original.

Quotes : 

"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” 
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

“It is the time you have spent on your rose that makes your rose so important” 

Enjoy !!!!!

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SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 8

🔴 Abate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to lessen in intensity or amount

Example: The storm finally abated by morning.

🔴 Bolster

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to support or strengthen

Example: Data from the trial bolstered the researcher’s claim.

🔴 Candid

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: honest, straightforward, frank

Example: She gave a candid account of the failure.

🔴 Deference

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: respectful submission to another’s judgment

Example: In deference to the teacher, the class fell silent.

🔴 Ephemeral

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: lasting a very short time; fleeting

Example: The sunset’s beauty was ephemeral but unforgettable.

🔴 Fortuitous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: happening by chance; often lucky

Example: Their fortuitous meeting led to a partnership.

🔴 Garrulous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: excessively talkative

Example: His garrulous stories went on for hours.

🔴 Impetuous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: acting quickly without thought; rash

Example: An impetuous choice cost the team the game.

🔴 Mitigate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to make less severe or painful

Example: Policies were adopted to mitigate the risks.

🔴 Pragmatic

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: practical; focused on results

Example: Her pragmatic plan balanced cost and impact.

📝 SAT Vocabulary Quiz – Batch 8

Choose the best word for each sentence. Then click “Check All”.

1. The mayor introduced new safety measures to ______ the effects of the recent storms.

exacerbate mitigate obfuscate preclude

2. His decision to invest all his savings after a single rumor was undeniably ______.

impetuous pragmatic garrulous fortuitous

3. The scientist’s ______ remarks about the study’s limitations made her results more trustworthy.

candid evasive abstruse bellicose

4. The company’s profits rose sharply, a ______ outcome given the weak economy.

fortuitous ephemeral deference candid

5. The intern’s ______ chatter made it hard for others to focus on their tasks.

garrulous tacit terse laconic

6. The sudden spike in sales was exciting, but management worried it might be ______.

pragmatic perennial ephemeral exhaustive

7. To win the council’s approval, the architect spoke with ______ to the community’s concerns.

deference disdain bravado bravura

8. The coach tried to ______ team morale with a rousing speech and a fun practice.

abate bolster prevaricate placate

9. Her ______ approach prioritized workable steps over lofty ideals.

impetuous pragmatic candid febrile

10. As the medication took effect, the patient’s pain began to ______.

abate bolster mitigate proliferate

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SAT Vocabulary Words : 10 Words to Boost Your Score 7

🟢 Banal

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: boring, unoriginal, overused

Example: The movie's plot was completely banal and predictable.

🟢 Deride

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to mock or ridicule

Example: Critics derided his performance as wooden and awkward.

🟢 Equanimity

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: calmness under stress

Example: She handled the chaos with remarkable equanimity.

🟢 Jubilant

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: joyfully triumphant

Example: The fans were jubilant after their team’s victory.

🟢 Quandary

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: a state of confusion or uncertainty

Example: She was in a quandary over which college to choose.

🟢 Scrupulous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: honest and extremely careful about doing right

Example: A scrupulous accountant checks every number twice.

🟢 Tenuous

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: weak or barely holding together

Example: His explanation was tenuous and unconvincing.

🟢 Venerate

Part of Speech: verb

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Definition: to deeply respect or honor

Example: The students venerated their wise old professor.

🟢 Wary

Part of Speech: adjective

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Definition: cautious; careful to avoid risk

Example: Investors are wary of sudden market changes.

🟢 Zealot

Part of Speech: noun

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Definition: someone fanatical and uncompromising in beliefs

Example: The environmental zealot chained himself to the tree.

📝 SAT Vocabulary Quiz – Batch 7

Choose the best word for each sentence. Then click “Check All”.

1. Although the speech was long, it was anything but ______; every word felt necessary and impactful.

banal trenchant verbose perfunctory

2. The defendant’s ability to remain calm even under aggressive questioning revealed her remarkable ______.

incredulity equanimity levity zealotry

3. Some fans treat celebrities with such obsessive admiration that it borders on ______.

derision veneration vindication scrupulousness

4. The new intern was so ______ that she double-checked every document for errors, even when it wasn’t required.

brazen lax scrupulous elusive

5. After weeks of debate, the two rival organizations finally agreed to ______ their efforts for a shared cause.

conflate exacerbate coalesce repudiate

6. Though his explanation sounded impressive, it rested on a ______ connection between the facts.

tenacious tenuous spurious superfluous

7. When asked to choose between her dream school and a full scholarship elsewhere, she found herself in a real ______.

quandary reprieve defamation prospectus

8. The political commentator’s tone was so ______ that it alienated even those who agreed with his ideas.

jubilant derisive judicious meticulous

9. Despite their opposing views, the panelists managed to have a(n) ______ conversation marked by mutual respect.

vitriolic acrimonious decorous dogmatic

10. Her passion for animal rights was admirable, but her behavior at the protest seemed more that of a ______ than a reformer.

zealot pacifist benefactor diplomat

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