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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, understand, or explain The cause of the computer problem remained elusive for several weeks. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact, event, or situation that can be observed Heavy snowfall in early summer was an unusual phenomenon. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new ideas or methods The company introduced an innovative way to train new workers. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a process or system that causes something to happen The body has a natural mechanism for controlling temperature. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained or adapted to live with humans A…
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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anemic /uh-NEE-mik/ [adjective] – very weak or without energy The company reported anemic sales despite heavy advertising. annualized /AN-yuh-wuh-lahyz-d/ [adjective] – calculated over a period of one year The report showed annualized growth for the last quarter. landslide /LAND-slahyd/ [noun] – an election victory in which the winner gets a very large majority of votes The candidate won by a landslide in the local election. contraction /kuhn-TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a reduction in the size, amount, or number of something The factory closed after a long contraction in demand. technical recession /TEK-ni-kuhl ri-SES-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frugal /FROO-guhl/ [adjective] – careful when using money and avoiding waste Her parents were frugal and saved part of every paycheck. discrepancy /di-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the two budgets. unattainable /un-uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to achieve For many young workers, buying a house feels unattainable. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nuhl/ [adjective] – done deliberately and with purpose She made intentional choices about where to invest. automated /AW-tuh-mey-tuhd/ [adjective] – done by machines or computers without human control The bank offers automated tools for new…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camaraderie /kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of friendliness and trust among people who are together The Olympic village was filled with camaraderie among athletes from different nations. convivial /kuhn-VIV-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – friendly and pleasant The convivial atmosphere helped reduce tension between rival teams. delegation /del-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to represent a larger organization or country The small delegation received unexpected attention during the event. rarity /RAIR-uh-tee/ [noun] – something that is not common or is unusual The limited design became a rarity among collectors. currency /KUR-uhn-see/ [noun] – something…
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Cortina Olympic Village hosts 1,400 athletes as 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Games preparations intensify

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©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to organizing details of complex activities The logistical planning ensured that equipment arrived on time. camaraderie /kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of trust and friendship among people who spend time together Athletes developed camaraderie after training together for months. apprehension /ap-rih-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – anxiety or worry about something that may happen There was apprehension about the new training system. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures that support a country or organization Modern cities invest heavily in infrastructure to support growing populations. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] –…
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U.S. stocks rise as Nvidia leads rally after major AI chip deal with Meta

©AP Photo/Richard Drew Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. catalyst /KAT-uh-list/ [noun] – something that causes a change or makes an event happen The new policy became a catalyst for economic growth. cautious /KAW-shuhs/ [adjective] – careful to avoid problems or risks Investors remained cautious after recent market swings. volatility /vol-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing quickly and unpredictably Market volatility increased after the economic report. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which normal operations are interrupted New technology may cause disruption in many industries. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover quickly from difficulties The economy remained resilient despite…
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More US employees seek caregiver benefits as the population ages

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to meet the required conditions Only eligible students may apply for the scholarship. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less severe or harmful The new policy aims to mitigate delays in public transportation. coordinator /koh-AWR-dn-ey-ter/ [noun] – a person who organizes and manages activities The event coordinator arranged the schedule and venue. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and covering many parts The report provides a comprehensive overview of the project. retention /ri-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the ability to keep something over time Employee retention is important for company stability. Article Reading:…
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The “6-7” phenomenon changes fan engagement in basketball

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©(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that helps an activity or idea continue to grow or move forward The project gained momentum after several teams agreed to support the plan. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the act of different things coming together or becoming similar The convergence of education and technology changed the way students study. fatigue /fuh-TEEG/ [noun] – a state of feeling very tired after long effort or activity Long work hours can cause fatigue and reduce concentration. contemporary /kuhn-TEM-puh-rer-ee/ [adjective] – belonging to the present time Contemporary art often reflects…
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BAFTA winners receive handcrafted bronze masks

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©Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and giving great attention to detail The editor made a meticulous review of the final script before publication. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as a part of something Public support became integral to the success of the campaign. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – covering a large area or involving a lot of detail The company conducted extensive research before launching the product. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact and accurate The engineer worked with precision to avoid costly mistakes. dedication /dedication /ded-i-KEY-shuhn// [noun]…
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Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with a $34.8M holiday debut

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©Warner Bros. Pictures via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – strong and successful; showing great energy or strength The company reported robust profits after expanding overseas markets. promising /PROM-uh-sing/ [adjective] – howing signs of future success. The new technology produced promising results during early testing. polarize /POH-luh-rahyz/ [verb] – to cause people to have very different opinions about something The new policy may polarize voters before the election. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation where something is not known or definite Economic uncertainty affected investor confidence this year. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force that keeps something…
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