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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She has shown great resilience to stress. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Do you advocate banning cars in the city center? capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to do something She has the capability to become a very fine actress. trait /treyt/ [noun] – a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior Your greatest character trait is your honesty. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb]…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain Many sheep died due to the drought that year. deficit /DEF-uh-sit/ [noun] – the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is smaller than it should be There is a significant food supply deficit in many nations. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [noun] – the greatest possible amount or degree of something Exercise extreme caution whenever driving through fog. famine /FAM-in/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death, or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withhold /with-HOHLD/ [verb ] – to refuse to give something or to keep back something The dam can withhold the pressure of the water. hectic /HEK-tik/ [adjective] – full of activity, or very busy and fast The last few days have been hectic and exhausting. annoyance /uh-NOI-uhns/ [noun ] – the feeling or state of being annoyed There was a look of annoyance on his face. dread /dred/ [verb ] – to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen I’m dreading it because I have to meet…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time His voice sounded almost weary. nursing /NURS-ing / [noun] – the job of being a nurse Nursing is a highly skilled job. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Children are the most vulnerable members of society . drained /dreynd/ [adjective] – very tired She went to bed early because she is drained. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job I don’t like to…
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