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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trace /treys/ [verb] – to find the origin of something I tried to trace the origin of the strange sound coming from the basement, but I couldn’t figure out what was causing it. savory /SEY-vuh-ree/ [adjective] – Savory food is salty or spicy and not sweet in taste: My grandmother’s cooking always smells so savory; her secret ingredient is a blend of herbs and spices that she has perfected over the years. culinary /KYOO-luh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – connected with cooking or kitchens I’m interested in learning more about the culinary arts, so I signed up for a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coral /KAWR-uhl/ [noun] – a substance like rock, formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, often used in jewellery The coral reefs are home to many different types of marine life. coastline /KOHST-lahyn/ [noun] – the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on a map We walked along the coastline and watched the waves crash against the rocks. irreversible /ir-i-VUR-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to change; impossible to return to a previous condition The impact of climate change on the environment is largely…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refuge /REF-yooj/ [noun] – a place that gives protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc. During the heatwave, the park became a refuge for people seeking shade and cooler temperatures. brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new or different situation is about to begin The company was on the brink of bankruptcy, but the new CEO managed to turn things around and save it. plight /plahyt / [noun] – an unpleasant condition, especially a serious, sad, or difficult one The homeless population faces a plight as they struggle to find shelter and basic…
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