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©(AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading into an area where it does not naturally belong and causing harm An invasive plant can damage local gardens and farms. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse Heavy traffic can exacerbate air pollution in large cities. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the negative effects of a problem New safety rules were introduced to mitigate workplace accidents. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover or stay strong after difficulty Small coastal businesses remain resilient despite repeated storm damage. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able…
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©(AP Photo/James Brooks) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The company worked hard to improve financial stability after a difficult year. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully The manager will scrutinize the report before making a final decision. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rapid increase in number The proliferation of online shops has changed how people buy clothes. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action The new law has serious implications for small businesses. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate…
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©AP Photo/Richard Drew, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implementation /im-pluh-men-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of putting a plan into action The implementation of new rules changed store operations nationwide. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing or differing Price variability can confuse shoppers during online purchases. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to fix a problem The policy shift was described as a corrective action. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted Transparency helped restore the company’s credibility. recalibration /ree-kal-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an adjustment to improve balance or accuracy The firm announced a recalibration of its pricing strategy….
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