Sarah: Hey, Emily! I heard something interesting yesterday.

Emily: Oh, what's that, Sarah?

Sarah: Well, I went to a talk by a retired colonel named Colonel Johnson. That means he
used to be a high-ranking military officer.

Emily: Colonel? Oh, got it! So, what did he talk about?

Sarah: He gave a really great speech; it was so eloquent. That means he spoke really well
and impressively.

Emily: That sounds cool! Did you keep a receipt or ticket for the event?

Sarah: Actually, I didn't. A receipt is like a proof of payment or attendance, but I forgot to
save it.

Emily: No problem! So, what did he say that was so amazing?

Sarah: It's hard to describe; his words were ineffable. That means they were so incredible
and indescribable.

Emily: I see! So, did you learn anything else interesting recently?

Sarah: Yes, I read a book called "The Great Gatsby," and it had such vivid descriptions of
parties. Some might call them garish, meaning they were very bright and flashy.
Emily: "The Great Gatsby"? I've heard of that book. It sounds like it has some fancy parties
in it!

Sarah: Definitely! So, Emily, what's the most astonishing thing you've ever seen?

Emily: Well, I once visited the Grand Canyon, and it was breathtaking. That means it was
incredibly impressive and beautiful.

Sarah: Wow, the Grand Canyon must have been amazing! Let's keep exploring and learning
new words together!

Here is a new vocabulary list for you to learn:

Colonel:

Meaning: A high-ranking military officer.

Example: Colonel Johnson, the retired military officer, delivered a compelling talk about his
experiences.

Eloquent:

Meaning: Fluent, persuasive, and expressive in speaking or writing.

Example: Colonel Johnson gave an eloquent speech, captivating the audience with his
articulate and impressive communication skills.

Receipt:

Meaning: A proof of payment or attendance, usually in the form of a document.

Example: Emily asked if Sarah kept a receipt or ticket from the event to validate her
attendance.

Ineffable:

Meaning: Too great, powerful, or beautiful to be expressed or described in words.

Example: Sarah found Colonel Johnson's words ineffable, as they left her without adequate
words to describe their impact.

Garish:

Meaning: Very bright, showy, and flashy, often in a way that is considered tasteless.

Example: "The Great Gatsby" described parties with garish decorations, making them vivid
and extravagant in appearance.

Breathtaking:

Meaning: Incredibly impressive and beautiful, to the point of taking one's breath away.

Example: Emily found the Grand Canyon to be breathtaking, overwhelmed by its awe-
inspiring beauty.

Astonishing:

Meaning: Extremely surprising or impressive.

Example: Sarah asked Emily about the most astonishing thing she had ever seen,
prompting a discussion about the Grand Canyon.