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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the existence of something. The doctor explained that the disease created an existential threat to health. prescience /PRESH-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to know or guess what will happen in the future The teacher showed prescience when she prepared extra lessons before the storm. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination of something The new law came under close scrutiny from experts. contention /kuhn-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement expressed in an argument There was contention between the two groups about the decision. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by one person or group against another The company faced a lawsuit after customers complained about unsafe products. unconstitutional /uhn-kon-sti-TOO-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – not allowed or not in agreement with a country’s constitution Critics argued that banning certain newspapers would be unconstitutional. trafficking /TRAF-i-king/ [noun] – the act of buying, selling, or illegally moving people or goods (often refers to humans or drugs) The organization works to rescue victims of human trafficking. governance /GUHV-er-nuhns/ [noun] – the act or process of controlling, directing, or managing something…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delegate /DEL-i-git/ [noun] – a person chosen or elected to represent a group, especially at a meeting or conference Delegates from different schools met to discuss a new sports competition. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being steady, secure, or not easily changed The company worked hard to keep financial stability during the economic crisis. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – a change made to improve a system, law, or organization The government introduced education reforms to improve teaching quality. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a gas or substance released into the air, often harmful to the environment…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. untenable /uhn-TEN-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to continue, defend, or justify The rising sea levels made living on the island untenable. transnational /trans-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country The company formed a transnational team to manage the new project. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] – planned or done together for a shared purpose The rescue required a concerted effort from many volunteers. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The country suffered from prolonged dry weather in summer. intractable /in-TRAK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – very difficult or impossible to deal with The traffic problem in the city…
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©(Nicky Andrews via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revival /ri-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the act of becoming active, popular, or important again The revival of traditional dances brought excitement to the cultural festival. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force or speed of movement that keeps something growing or developing The campaign gained momentum after more people joined the protest. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [noun] – a set of ideas about beauty or style in art, fashion, or design The minimalist aesthetic of the new café attracted many young visitors. vintage /VIN-tij/ [adjective] – old, high-quality, and often valuable; from the past She wore…
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