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©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal Retailers made strategic investments to attract younger shoppers. paradigm shift /PAIR-uh-dime shift/ [noun] – a major change in the way people think about or do something Online shopping caused a paradigm shift in how people buy beauty products. iterative /IT-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving repeated improvement over time The retailer used an iterative process to refine customer experience. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – Meaning: the quality of being trusted or believed Expert reviews helped build credibility for new brands. viability /vahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – ability…
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©(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resurface /ree-SUR-fis/ [verb] – to appear again after being forgotten or hidden Old safety concerns resurfaced after a recent factory accident. dismissive /dis-MIS-iv/ [adjective] – showing a lack of respect or interest The manager gave a dismissive response to the employee’s suggestion. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small when compared to something else The issue gained disproportionate attention after being shared online. artisanal /AHR-tuh-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – made in a traditional or handmade way The market is known for artisanal cheese produced by local farmers. gentrification /jen-truh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reckoning /REK-uh-ning/ [noun] – a moment of facing consequences or truth Institutions faced a public reckoning after the report. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – something that causes change The book became a catalyst for renewed discussion. enduring /enduring /en-DUR-ing// [adjective] – lasting for a long time The issue has enduring relevance worldwide. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – quality of being trusted The case raised questions about institutional credibility. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The memoir holds historical significance. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. A newly released memoir reached…
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©John Dowling via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm shift //PAIR-uh-dime SHIFT// [noun phrase] – a significant change in ideas, methods, or systems The sanctuary represents a paradigm shift in how wildlife conservation is managed. innovative /IN-uh-vay-tiv/ [adjective] – introducing new ideas or methods The sanctuary used an innovative feeding strategy for elephants. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as part of a whole Elephants are integral to the region’s ecosystem. sustainable /suh-STAY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue without harming resources Sustainable tourism supports long-term development. replicable /REP-li-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be repeated or copied successfully Experts believe…
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©(Four Paws via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unlawful /un-LAW-ful/ [adjective] – not allowed by law The company stopped an unlawful practice after a government inspection. unsuitable /un-SOO-tuh-bul/ [adjective] – not appropriate or safe for a specific purpose The building was closed because it was unsuitable for public use. rehabilitation /ree-ha-bih-lih-TAY-shun/ [noun] – the process of restoring health or normal condition The center focuses on rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery. mane /meyn/ [noun] – the long hair on the neck of a lion or horse The horse’s mane was carefully brushed before the competition. stringent /STRIN-jent/ [adjective] – very…
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