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©AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deplorable /dih-PLAWR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very bad and unacceptable The shelter had deplorable conditions that made the staff very worried. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or difficult The group faced a monumental task when they rescued many injured animals. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and organized way The doctor followed a methodical process to check the sick animals. gravity /GRAV-i-tee/ [noun] – the seriousness of a situation The report showed the gravity of leaving animals in small cages. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a big change The project had…
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©(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornamental /awr-nuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – decorative; used to make something look more attractive Several ornamental birds were released into the park after growing too large for indoor cages. livelihood /LAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – a way of earning money for daily needs The closing of the factory affected the livelihoods of many families in the town. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The rapid growth of new buildings raised concerns about the long-term stability of the old neighborhood. salted /SAWL-tid/ [adjective] – preserved or flavored with salt Local vendors…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outline /OUT-lahyn/ [verb] – to describe the main ideas of something clearly and briefly The report outlines the major changes needed to improve public transportation in large cities. inefficient /in-i-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – not working in a way that uses time, energy, or resources well Many factories still use inefficient machines that waste electricity and slow production. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts, sides, or aspects The study shows that climate adaptation is a multifaceted challenge involving science, planning, and community action. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – widely and affecting many people or areas The report…
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