techniques
noun · Intermediate
The plural form of technique: skilled methods used to do an activity.
Example
The course teaches techniques for speaking clearly in public.
In this video: This family is one of the few still using techniques
Intermediate4 min 59 sec
How Families In India Are Keeping A 500-Year-Old Cashew Liquor Tradition Alive | Still Standing
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Narrator: Juice from cashew fruit is the one ingredient
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in feni, a rare liquor made only in this part of the world.
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This family is one of the few still using techniques
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that date back to the 1500s.
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/tɛknˈiks/
found
verb · Intermediate
To start or create an organization, city, or institution.
Example
They plan to found a charity for homeless families.
In this video: to the mainstream, these farmers found a way
cashew
A curved edible nut often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.
fruit
The sweet or sour part of a plant that contains seeds and is often eaten.
ingredient
One of the things used to make food, medicine, or another mixture; also an important part of a situation.
rare
Not common, or not happening very often.
liquor
A strong alcoholic drink, such as whisky, rum, or vodka.
make
To create, build, prepare, or cause something to happen.
part
One piece, section, or role of something larger.
world
The earth and all its people, places, and things; also a particular area of life or experience.
family
A group of related people, especially parents and children.
few
A small number of people or things.
still
Continuing to happen or be true; also even so.
using
The present participle of use: doing something with a tool, method, or resource.
date
A particular day, or a planned romantic meeting.
back
Toward an earlier place, position, or state.
s
The nineteenth letter of the English alphabet.
while
During the time that something happens, or although something is true.
brands
The plural form of brand: product names or company identities.
push
To press against something so it moves away or forward.
bring
To carry or take someone or something to a place.
farmer
A person who grows crops or keeps animals for food or products.
way
A method, direction, route, or manner of doing something.
stay
To remain in a place, condition, or position.
business
Work involving buying, selling, services, or running a company.
small
Not large in size, amount, number, or importance.
batch
A group of things made, sent, or dealt with together.
sell
To give something to someone who pays money for it.
locally
In or near a particular area.
visit
To go to a place or person for a short time.
how
In what way or by what method.
centuries-old
Having existed for many centuries.
tradition
A belief, custom, or way of doing something that people pass from one generation to another.
stand
To be on your feet in an upright position.
searches
The present-tense form of search used with he, she, or it: looks carefully for someone or something.
land
The solid surface of the earth, or an area of ground owned or used by someone.
fall
To move downward or drop from a higher place.
fruits
The plural form of fruit: edible parts of plants that often contain seeds.
every
Used before a singular noun to mean all members of a group.
morning
The early part of the day, from after midnight or sunrise until noon.
ripe
The point when fruit or crops are fully mature and good to eat.
use
To do something with an object, tool, method, or ability.
wooden
Made of wood; also stiff or not natural in movement or expression.
stick
A thin piece of wood or a long narrow object used for support, play, or holding something.
needle
A thin pointed metal tool used for sewing, knitting, or giving injections.
end
The final part of a time, story, road, or activity.
pick
To choose someone or something from a group.
matriarch
An older woman who leads or strongly influences a family or group.
operation
An organized activity, a working process, or a medical surgery.
year
A period of twelve months, or the time Earth takes to go around the sun once.
took
The past form of take: moved, carried, accepted, or needed something.
husband
A man who is married to someone.
passed
The past form of pass: went by, succeeded, gave something, or approved something.
away
In or to another place, direction, or distance.
narrator
The person or voice that tells a story or explains events.
during
At some time in the period of an event or situation.
season
One of the main parts of the year, or a period when something usually happens.
children
The plural form of child: young person who is not yet an adult.
grandchildren
The plural form of grandchild: the children of your sons or daughters.
help
To make it easier for someone to do something or solve a problem.
fill
To make something full, or to take an empty place.
around
In a circle, nearby, or in different parts of a place.
eight
The number after seven.
buckets
The plural form of bucket: round open containers with handles.
hour
A period of sixty minutes.
take
To get, hold, carry, or use something.
seeds
The plural form of seed: small plant parts that can grow into new plants.
separate
To move things apart or keep people or things from being together.
raw
Not cooked.
puts
The third-person form of put: places something somewhere or expresses something.
boots
The plural form of boot: strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle
hard
Difficult to do or understand; also firm and not easy to bend.
sol
A musical pitch sung as the fifth step of a scale.
get
To receive, obtain, become, understand, or arrive at something, depending on context.
juice
Liquid from fruit or vegetables; also informal power, energy, or influence.
grew
The past form of grow: became larger, older, stronger, or more developed.
mother
A female parent, or a woman who cares for a child.
farm
An area of land where people grow crops or keep animals.
full
Containing as much as possible or having no empty space.
stomp
To walk or put your foot down heavily and noisily.
big
Large in size, amount, age, or importance.
step
A movement made by lifting and putting down a foot, or one stage in a process.
eventually
After some time or after a series of events.
feet
The plural form of foot: body parts used for standing or walking; units of length.
effective
Successful in producing the result that was wanted.
holds
The third-person form of hold: carries, keeps, contains, or believes something.
balance
A steady state where weight, amount, or importance is even.
juicing
The present participle of juice: taking liquid from fruit or vegetables.
vat
A large container used for holding or processing liquids.
apple
A round fruit with firm white flesh and red, green, or yellow skin.
takes
The present form of take: gets, carries, needs, or accepts something.
heat
High temperature or warmth, or strong pressure in a difficult situation.
exhaust
To make someone extremely tired or use something completely.
breaks
The plural form of break: short rests, pauses, or damaged places.
fresh
New, clean, recently made, or not old or spoiled.
find
To discover something by looking, learning, or experiencing it.
stores
The plural form of store: shops, or supplies kept for future use.
shelf
A flat board fixed to a wall or frame for holding things.
life
The condition of being alive; also the way someone lives.
just
Only or simply, with nothing more.
day
A period of twenty-four hours, or the time between morning and night.
pile
To put things one on top of another in a heap.
last
Coming after all others in time, order, or position.
bit
A small amount or piece of something.
mound
A small raised pile or rounded area of earth, stones, or other material.
wrap
To cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or another material.
rope
A thick strong cord made by twisting fibers together.
drag
To pull something along with effort, often on the ground.
rock
A hard natural substance from the earth, or a piece of that substance.
top
The highest part of something; also a spinning toy or upper piece of clothing.
squeeze
To press something firmly, usually with your hands or fingers.
leave
To go away from a place; to let something remain somewhere.
like
Similar to someone or something, or in the same way as them.
overnight
A stay that lasts for one night.
machines
The plural form of machine: pieces of equipment with moving parts that use power to do work.
process
A series of actions or changes that produce a result.
option
A choice that is available; also a right to buy or sell something at a set price.
says
The third-person form of say: speaks words or gives information.
tastes
The plural form of taste: flavors or personal preferences.
throw
To send something through the air by moving your arm quickly.
waste
Materials, time, money, or effort that are used badly or thrown away.
give
To hand something to someone, or provide something for someone.
cattle
Large farm animals kept for milk or meat.
feed
To give food to a person or animal; to supply something into a system.
bucket
A round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids.
filter
To pass something through a device or process that removes unwanted parts.
pulp
A soft, wet mass made by crushing fruit, wood, or other material.
fiber
A thin thread-like part of material, or plant food that helps digestion.
through
From one side, place, stage, or time to the other side or end of it.
cloth
Woven material used for clothes, cleaning, or covering things.
sits
The present form of sit: rests on a seat or is in a place.
three
The number 3, or a written symbol for this number.
days
The plural form of day: periods of twenty-four hours.
transfer
To move someone or something from one place, person, job, or system to another.
copper
A reddish-brown metal used in wires, pipes, and coins.
drum
A musical instrument played by hitting a stretched surface.
meanwhile
At the same time, or during the time before another event happens.
prepares
The third-person singular form of prepare: makes someone or something ready.
seal
To close something tightly so air, water, or people cannot get through.
douse
To pour liquid over something or put a fire out with liquid.
piece
One part or amount of something larger.
mud
Wet earth that is soft and sticky.
comes
The third-person form of come: does or performs that action.
anthill
A mound of earth made by ants over their nest.
ant
A small insect that often lives in large groups.
snake
A long thin reptile with no legs, often able to bite.
live
To have your home somewhere, or to be alive.
refine
To improve something by making small careful changes.
soil
The top layer of earth where plants grow.
makes
Creates, prepares, or causes something to happen.
better
Of higher quality, health, skill, or suitability.
tanks
The plural form of tank: large containers, military vehicles, or fish homes.
openings
The plural form of opening: holes, beginnings, or opportunities.
ensure
To make certain that something happens or is true.
air
The mixture of gases around Earth that people and animals breathe.
fire
Hot flames and burning material that give heat and light.
wood
The hard material from trees, used for building, furniture, and fuel.
harvested
The past form of harvest: collected crops or other useful natural materials.
burns
The third-person form of burn: damages or destroys something with heat or fire.
hours
The plural form of hour: periods of sixty minutes or the times when a place is open.
passes
Goes by, succeeds in a test, gives something, or officially approves something.
pipe
A tube that carries water, gas, smoke, or other substances.
tank
A large container for liquid or gas, or a heavily armed military vehicle.
water
The clear liquid that people, animals, and plants need to live.
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