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Hedgehog population in the UK countryside declines, studies show

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body; most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs Mammals include humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins, but not birds, fish, or crocodiles. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping something the same or of preventing it from being damaged Some of the chemicals used in food preservation are causing widespread concern. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action She has worked her way…
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HMS Endurance found after 107 years following its sinking

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© Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust and National Geographic via CNN News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. maritime /MAR-i-tahym/ [adjective] – connected with ships or the sea, or being near the sea The new maritime museum will open next month. the seabed /thuh SEE-bed/ [noun] – the solid surface of the earth that lies under the ocean Scientists say that the ship had been in the seabed for more than 50 years. hybrid /HAHY-brid/ [adjective] – used to describe a vehicle with an engine that uses both petrol and another type of energy, usually electricity The government will allow hybrid vehicles to…
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The strange reason why migrating birds are attracted to cities

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The combination of exhaustion and excessive drinking is lethal. maximize /MAK-suh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make something as great in amount, size, or importance as possible In order to maximize revenues, some airlines have terminated less popular routes. recharge /ree-CHAHRJ/ [verb] – to rest so that you can get your energy back Every year, I get four weeks off to recharge my batteries. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The infection has spread at an alarming pace. regenerate /ri-JEN-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to grow…
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Paris is set to build a $145M cable car line

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©Île-de-France Mobilités via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rendering /REN-der-ing/ [noun] – the way that something is performed, written, drawn, etc The design team is busy working on some renderings for the new project. in-depth /IN-DEPTH/ [adjective] – done carefully and in great detail My professor advised me to make my report more in-depth. anticipate /an-TIS-uh-peyt/ [verb] – to imagine or expect that something will happen She did not anticipate the success of her clothing business. undertaking /uhn-der-TEY-king/ [noun] – a job, business, or piece of work Everyone congratulated Pierre for his new undertaking. peak /peek/ [adjective] – Peak times…
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Why do so many individuals believe in the “soulmate myth”?

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way The administration is persisting with its massive public works program. quest /kwest / [noun] – a long search for something that is difficult to find, or an attempt to achieve something difficult Nothing will be able to stop them in their quest for truth. soulmate /SOHLmeyt / [noun] – someone, usually your romantic, who you have a special relationship with, and who you know and love very much She met Adam later that year and recognized right…
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Scientist discovers rainbow-colored fish in the Maldives

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©Yi-Kai Tea via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people The widespread flooding lasted for a week. restricted /ri-STRIK-tid/ [adjective] – limited in amount or range Food supplies were restricted in the community. distribution /dis-truh-BYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of giving things out to several people, or spreading or supplying something There has been a delay in the distribution of products. exemplify /ig-ZEM-pluh-fahy/ [verb] – to be or give a typical example of something The athletes exemplified courage and perseverance during the game. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If…
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Three ways to respond on White Day

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confectionery /kuhn-FEK-shuh-ner-ee/ [noun] – sweets or chocolate I dreamed of owning a confectionery shop when I was a child. coin /koin/ [verb] – to invent a new word or expression, or to use one in a particular way for the first time American scientist John Wheeler coined the term “black hole”. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – traditional It’s not customary to tip waiters in Japan. reciprocate /ri-SIP-ruh-keyt/ [verb] – to share the same feelings as someone else, or to behave in the same way as someone else My mother taught me to always reciprocate someone’s kindness to…
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Around the world in 4 pancakes

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. craft /krahft/ [verb] – to make objects, especially in a skilled way They crafted the necklace with recycled materials. twist /twist/ [noun] – an unexpected change I like adding Asian twists to traditional British dishes. palate /PAL-it/ [noun] – a person’s ability to taste and judge good food and wine Chef Lory is known for having a discriminating palate. rustic /RUHS-tic/ [adjective] – simple and often rough in appearance; typical of the countryside The couple requested rustic furniture for their new house. irresistible /ir-i-ZIS-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to refuse, oppose, or avoid because it is too…
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Sashimono: Bringing out the inherent beauty of trees

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© Natsuki Nishi via The Mainichi Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way Social media has a profound effect on people’s points of view. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live or exist together, esp. in peace, at the same time or in the same place People with different cultures coexist in this community. brazier /BREY-zher/ [noun] – a metal container for burning coal, wood, etc. used to give warmth or to cook on Could you bring the brazier to our camping trip next month? chic /sheek/ [adjective] – stylish…
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Wales to use electric buses to achieve zero-emission by 2035

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fund /fuhnd/ [noun] – an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose The hospital has set up a separate fund to purchase new equipment. anomaly /uh-NOM-uh-lee/ [noun] – something that is unusual enough to be noticeable or seem strange The government examines tax returns using computers to look for anomalies that could indicate fraud. provision /pruh-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – a statement within an agreement or a law that a particular thing must happen or be done, especially before another can happen or be done To protect foreign employees, we have included specific provisions…
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