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Travel Tuesday promotions expand as airlines and hotels target post-holiday slowdown

2025年12月25日

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©AP Photo/George Walker IV Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precursor /pri-KUR-ser/ [noun] – something that happens before another event and may influence it Analysts viewed the early sale as a precursor to a larger promotional campaign. scrutiny /SKROO-tuh-nee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The offer drew scrutiny from experts who questioned its conditions. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Airfare remained volatile due to fluctuating demand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the harmful effects of something Comparing prices can mitigate unexpected travel costs. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] – to prove that something is real or true The platform…
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Holiday ornaments shape daily life all year in a Belgian shop

2025年12月24日

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©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornament /AWR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a decorative object used for beauty The museum displayed a rare ornament made of glass in its new exhibit. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical documents or items are stored and protected The university kept old research papers in a digital archive for future studies. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or great importance of something Scientists realized the magnitude of the problem after they saw the rapid increase in ocean temperatures. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a warm, sometimes sad feeling when remembering the past The…
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Disneyland visitor reaches 15,000 rides on Radiator Springs Racers

2025年12月23日

Radiator Springs Racers at Cars Land

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frequent /FREE-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening often The café stayed open later due to frequent visits from evening customers. unpredictable /uhn-pri-DIK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be predicted; changing without warning The weather caused delays because of unpredictable storms in the afternoon. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The project succeeded because of sustained teamwork across all departments. acquaintance /uh-KWEYN-tns/ [noun] – a person known but not closely Several acquaintances attended the ceremony after hearing about the event. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something The program aimed to cultivate interest in…
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Genetics legacy reexamined as Watson’s contributions resurface

2025年12月22日

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©AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landmark /LAM-mark/ [noun] – an important stage or discovery The research team celebrated a landmark achievement in medical testing. discernable /dih-SUR-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen, recognized, or understood There was a discernible change in climate patterns last year. reconstruct /ree-kon-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to build or form something again Engineers worked to reconstruct the collapsed bridge. assertion /uh-SUR-shun/ [noun] – a confident and usually firm statement The scientist made an assertion about the new procedure’s safety. subsequent /SUB-si-kwent/ [adjective] – happening after something else The team revised its plan after the…
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California issues warning after rise in wild mushroom poisonings

2025年12月21日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fatality /fey-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a death caused by an accident, disaster, or dangerous event The storm caused one fatality in a small coastal town. misidentification /mih-sy-den-tuh-fi-KAY-shun/ [noun] – the act of recognizing or naming something incorrectly A misidentification of chemicals in the lab led to a temporary safety alert. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – safe to eat The guide showed which plants in the forest were edible during the survival class. nausea /NAW-zee-uh/ [noun] – a feeling of sickness in the stomach The passenger felt nausea during the long boat ride across the lake. amatoxin /a-muh-TOK-sin/ [noun]…
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Second elephant calf of 2025 marks historic breeding milestone at Columbus Zoo

2025年12月20日

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©Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MILE-stohn/ [noun] – Meaning (Cambridge): An important event in the development of something. The research team marked a major milestone in its study. facilitate /fuh-SIL-uh-teyt/ [verb] – to make something possible or easier New tools can facilitate faster medical procedures. safeguard /SAYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Extra steps were taken to safeguard the animals. monitoring /MON-i-ter-ing/ [noun] – the act of watching something carefully Continuous monitoring ensured stable results. coordination /koh-awr-duh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – organizing people or activities so they work well together Good coordination improved…
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Experts warn of rising winter risks for pets as temperatures drop

2025年12月19日

Dog in snow

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hypothermia /hahy-puh-THUR-mee-uh/ [noun] – dangerously low body temperature Doctors warned that hypothermia could occur during long hikes in the mountains without proper clothing. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something from happening Travelers were advised to take preventive measures like using insect repellent to avoid mosquito bites. snowshoeing /SNOH-shoo-ing/ [noun] – walking over snow using special wide shoes Park rangers said that snowshoeing was safe on marked trails where avalanche risk was low. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage activity or development Teachers introduced new reading materials to stimulate students’ interest in literature. fortify /FAWR-tuh-fahy/…
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Takaichi’s work pledge leads to rising fashion trends and public enthusiasm

2025年12月18日

PM

©(Kyodo News via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. catchphrase /KATCH-frayz/ [noun] – a short and memorable phrase used by a person, group, or media that becomes widely recognized The company created a simple catchphrase to promote its new product. generate /JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to produce or create something The report generated strong discussion among students during the meeting. enthusiasm /en-THOO-zee-az-uhm/ [noun] – strong interest or excitement about something The audience’s enthusiasm increased when the performers started the final song. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize The artist’s distinctive style made the exhibit…
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Autoimmune disorders reexamined as Massachusetts lupus case highlights diagnostic gaps

2025年12月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Certain health concerns become prevalent during seasonal changes. multifaceted /muhl-TEE-fas-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts or sides Climate issues require multifaceted strategies across sectors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention The project achieved notable success within one year. divergent /dahy-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – different or developing in separate directions Two teams offered divergent solutions to the same issue. unrelenting /uhn-ri-LEN-ting/ [adjective] – continuing strongly without becoming weaker The region faced unrelenting heat during the summer. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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Local wedding flowers show growing interest in sustainability

2025年12月16日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – weak and easily harmed The coral reef became more vulnerable to bleaching after pollution reduced the water’s natural balance. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful or serious The city added more trees to mitigate the high temperatures during summer. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount The company invested a substantial amount of money in new equipment. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The school upgraded its computers, and the subsequent software updates made the system run faster. adherence /ad-HEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of following a…
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