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©(Kotaro Ueda/Kyodo News via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unmanned /uhn-MAND/ [adjective] – without a person to operate or control it The unmanned drone surveyed the forest to check for signs of wildfire. liftoff /LIFT-awf/ [noun] – the moment when a spacecraft or rocket leaves the ground and begins to fly Engineers monitored every detail of the satellite’s liftoff to ensure a smooth flight. freighter /FREY-ter/ [noun] – a large vehicle, ship, or aircraft used for carrying goods The cargo freighter delivered thousands of tons of supplies to the island port. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact,…
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©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The scientist felt a profound sense of wonder after the discovery. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated or detailed way The fossil showed intricate patterns that amazed the researchers. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The scientist was meticulous when examining the tiny fossil marks. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful or important The new fossils provided invaluable information…
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©(NewsNation) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ideological /ahy-dee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to a system of ideas or beliefs, especially about politics or society Some news programs are accused of spreading ideological views that favor one political side. propaganda /prop-uh-GAN-duh/ [noun] – information spread to influence people’s opinions, often biased or misleading Many people worry that false propaganda spreads quickly on social media. transparency /trans-PAIR-uhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of being open and clear about actions or decisions so that people can trust them The company improved transparency by sharing its financial reports online. neutrality /noo-TRAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of not…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. collision /kuh-LIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a crash between two or more objects moving toward each other Scientists studied the collision of two satellites in space to understand its impact. interval /IN-ter-vuhl/ [noun] – a period of time between two events or activities The teacher gave students a ten-minute interval before the next exam started. horned /hawrnd/ [adjective] – having one or more hard, pointed parts growing from the head of an animal The horned goat stood on the hill, looking over the farm. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clearly different or separate from others The two paintings have…
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©(Fredrik Sandberg/TT News Agency via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun] – a basic structure that supports or organizes something Engineers designed a strong framework for the city’s new bridge. pioneering /pahy-uh-NEER-ing/ [adjective] – introducing new and original ideas or methods; being among the first to develop something The company is known for its pioneering technology in electric vehicles. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get; shortage The scarcity of affordable housing has become a major issue in many cities. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event or achievement…
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