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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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©(AP Photo/Shelby Lum) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not changing or likely to change; steady and firm The scientist kept the plants in a stable environment to ensure accurate results. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and passionate about something Car enthusiasts attended the annual auto show to see the latest models. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing crops or improving skills, qualities, or knowledge The cultivation of organic vegetables requires patience and care. woodchuck /WOOD-chuhk/ [noun] – a small, burrowing animal also known as a groundhog Farmers set up…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geyser /GAHY-zer/ [noun] – a natural hot spring that sends out a jet of water or steam into the air The famous geyser in Iceland attracts many visitors every year. flyby /FLAHY-bahy/ [noun] – a flight of a spacecraft or aircraft past a planet, moon, or other object for observation The probe completed a flyby of Mars and sent back detailed pictures. plume /ploom/ [noun] – a tall, thin, or feather-like shape of smoke, water, or another substance rising into the air The factory released a plume of steam into the evening sky. extraterrestrial /ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-uhl/ [adjective]…
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©(Maria Guagnin/Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gazelle /guh-ZEL/ [noun] – an African or Asian mammal with hoofs and large eyes that moves quickly and lightly The safari guide pointed to a group of gazelles running across the grassland. settlement /SET-l-muhnt/ [noun] – a place where people establish a community to live Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman settlement near the river. ledge /lej/ [noun] – a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or rock Birds often build their nests on high ledges of tall buildings. proficiency /pruh-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun]…
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