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Man in costume surprises hikers with ice cream on Colorado peak

2025年10月17日

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©(Blaine Griffin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain or hill The team reached the summit of Mount Fuji just before sunrise. whimsical /HWIM-zi-kuhl/ [adjective] – unusual and playful in a way that is amusing Children laughed at the whimsical play that included talking trees and flying chairs. novelty /NOV-uhl-tee/ [noun] – something new, unusual, or different Tourists enjoyed the novelty of staying in an ice hotel for the first time. endurance /en-DOOR-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time Running a marathon requires great…
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Katseye’s world tour sells out after billboard and MTV success

2025年10月16日

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©Rebecca Cabage/Invision/AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a major change to someone or something, especially in a way that improves it The internet had a transformative effect on global communication. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing a particular person, group, or idea The dove is emblematic of peace. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being loud, clear, and continuing for a long time; the power to bring strong feelings or memories The singer’s voice had resonance in the big hall. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him…
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Climate change intensifies Pakistan floods, damages over 1,600 homes

2025年10月15日

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©AP Photo/Abdul Rehman Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very dangerous or high; happening suddenly and dramatically The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or escape from Death is an ineluctable part of every human life. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with or solve The students faced a conundrum during the final exam. meager /MEE-ger/ [adjective] – very small in amount or not enough in quantity or quality The family survived on a meager income for many years. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] –…
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Study links rising U.S. temperatures to surge in sugar consumption

2025年10月14日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful Too much sugar has a deleterious effect on children’s health. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad worse Lack of clean water can exacerbate health problems in poor areas. perpetuate /per-PECH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to make something such as a bad situation continue for a long time High prices can perpetuate poverty in many communities. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – The salient facts are the most important and noticeable ones. The most salient point in the report was about rising costs. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in…
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Study warns of major decline in ocean’s key oxygen-producing microbe

2025年10月13日

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©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The sudden drop in temperature was alarming for the farmers. incontrovertible /in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to doubt because of being obviously true The teacher gave incontrovertible proof that the student was present in class. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every leaf on the tree. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city experienced unprecedented snowfall last winter. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect…
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Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest to summit Mount Fuji, record officially recognized

2025年10月12日

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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recognize /REK-uhg-nahyz/ [verb] – to accept that something is legal, true, or important The school will recognize students who win awards in science. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the marathon even with an injured leg. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems Children are often resilient and can adapt to changes at school quickly. richness /RICH-nuhs/ [noun] – when something has a lot of different qualities or details The richness of the city’s…
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Philadelphia’s SEPTA enacts major service cuts

2025年10月11日

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©AP Photo/Matt Rourke Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or great; happening in a sudden way The company made a precipitous decision to cut staff quickly. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example of something The teacher’s style is paradigmatic of modern education methods. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful and damaging Smoking has deleterious effects on health. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a good condition after problems The resilient system kept working during the power cut. undermine /uhn-der-MAHYN/ [verb] – to make someone or something weaker or less effective Poor…
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Kraft Heinz to split into two independent companies in 2026 after strategic review

2025年10月10日

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©AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a model of something, or a very clear and typical example The internet changed the business paradigm for many companies. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important because of effects on the future The leader’s momentous speech inspired the entire country. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect due to being large, powerful, or difficult The team faced a formidable opponent in the final match. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – the effect that an action, event, or decision has on something Breaking the rules had serious repercussions for…
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New research shows Mars has a solid inner core similar to Earth

2025年10月9日

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©(NASA via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust Researchers used seismic data to study the underground layers of the ocean floor. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles Countries located near the equator usually have hot and humid climates. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake originates The city was only a few kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] –…
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Humanoid robots display skills at first Olympiad in Greece

2025年10月8日

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©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archery /AHR-chuh-ree/ [noun] – the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow The national park organized a competition where students demonstrated archery skills. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – a large, impressive show or event meant to attract attention The fireworks on New Year’s Eve were incredible spectacles that drew thousands of people to the park. dexterity /dek-STER-i-tee/ [noun] – skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands Surgeons must develop great dexterity to perform delicate medical procedures. synergy /SIN-er-jee/ [noun] – the combined power or advantage that results when different groups work…
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