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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unsustainable fishing methods should not continue. sector /SEK-ter / [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The banking sector has lost a lot of money. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption decreased during the winter. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use. She was wearing a disposable diaper. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outlaw /OUT-law/ [verb] – to make something illegal or unacceptable The new law will outlaw smoking in public areas. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food The newlywed couple received a whole set of silver cutlery as a gift. legislative /LEJ-is-ley-tiv/ [adjective] – relating to laws and the process of making laws There has been no legislative action on either suggestion. polystyrene /pol-ee-STAHY-reen/ [noun] – a light, usually white plastic used especially for putting around delicate objects inside containers to protect them from damage, or for putting around something to prevent…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. knowledgeable /NOL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – knowing a lot She’s very knowledgeable about art. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting A rainbow is a natural phenomenon. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – an idea or belief that is not true They were under the illusion that the company was doing well. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk The toddler tried to walk but kept falling down. exaggerate /ig-ZAJ-uh-reyt / [verb] – to make something seem…
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