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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. over-the-counter /OH-ver-duh-KOUN-ter/ [adjective] – an over-the-counter drug is bought from a shop without the person who buys it having visited a doctor first These antibiotics are not over-the-counter. You need a doctor’s prescription to get them. replenish /ri-PLEN-ish/ [verb] – to fill something up again The stock in our pantry has been replenished. Now, let’s prepare something to eat. hoarding /HAWR-ding/ [noun/gerund] – the act of collecting large amounts of something and keeping it for yourself, often in a secret place Hoarding of face masks and alcohol is strictly prohibited in the city. generic /juh-NER-ik/ [adjective]…
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© WEBIO via BBC NEWS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. barter /BAHR-ter/ [verb] – to exchange goods for other things rather than for money The locals on this island have been bartering since the 19th century. deplete /dih-PLEET/ [verb] – to reduce something in size or amount, especially supplies, energy, or money Ron nearly depleted most of his money in his bank account to pay for house furnishings. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the place that has the highest level of an activity Akihabara is Japan’s epicenter of otaku culture. outrage /OUT-reyj/ [noun] – a feeling of anger and shock The news…
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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone or something I want to eliminate fatty foods from my diet this year. substitution /suhb-stuh-TOO-shn/ [noun] – the use of one person or thing instead of another My aunts use honey in substitution for sugar. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food She takes proper care of her gold cutlery. enforce /en-FOHRS/ [verb] – to make people obey a law, or to make a particular situation happen or be accepted Pandemic rules are strictly enforced these…
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©Daniel Haug/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bar /bar/ [verb] – to prevent something or someone from doing something or going somewhere, or to not allow something He was barred from the competition because of his wrong conduct. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective] – of or belonging to a town or city The municipal officials have ordered the police to guard the city barriers. conviviality /kuhn-viv-ee-AL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being friendly and making people feel happy and welcome The great food and music created an atmosphere of conviviality among guests during the event. revelry /REV-uhl-ree/ [noun] – a situation in…
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