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Sea temperatures rise abnormally in Alaska

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©Raime Fronstin/NPS/NOAA Fisheries Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jeopardy /JEP-er-dee/ [noun] – danger of loss, harm, or failure Thousands of jobs are in jeopardy due to the ongoing health crisis. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one Margaret’s resignation will have serious repercussions on the firm. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous The new environmental regulations aim to reduce hazardous air pollutants. security /si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact that something is not likely to fail or be lost Teachers went on strike last week to demand job security. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/…
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The New York Times acquires Wordle

The New York Times acquires Wordle

©Sarah Tew/CNET Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acquisition /ak-wuh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of getting something The company has announced its first overseas acquisition. suite /sweet/ [noun] – a set of related software (= computer program) products I use the Adobe Creative Suite for my freelance editing job. forum /FAWR-uhm/ [noun] – an occasion, place, or platform for talking about a matter of public interest Mike likes to read about different interesting topics on online forums like Quora and Reddit. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to interest someone in something and keep them thinking about it Kim is currently engaged in putting…
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The history of Valentine’s Day

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way I deem it necessary to have other contact persons just in case of emergencies. oppress /uh-PRES/ [verb] – to govern people in an unfair and cruel way and prevent them from having opportunities and freedom Legends say that the ruthless ruler had been oppressing his people for years. jailer /JEY-ler/ [noun] – a prison guard The jailer always checks the prisoners at the same hour every night. inscribe /in-SKRAYB/ [verb] – to write words in a book or carve (= cut) them on…
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Apple users can now use Face ID with a mask

Apple will let you use Face ID with a mask in the next iOS update

©Chaim Gartenberg/The Verge Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stun /stuhn/ [verb] – to shock or surprise someone very much The news of the disaster stunned people throughout the world. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the ability of a machine to read something electronically and to get information from it Our team is currently developing a text recognition software. snap /snap/ [verb] – to take a lot of photographs quickly Anna was snapping away with her new camera the whole time we were in Vietnam. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – used to describe something that is easy to recognize because it is different from…
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How companies drove employees to resign

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job This morning, I handed in my resignation letter. shift /shift/ [verb] – (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change The focus of the media has increasingly shifted to environmental issues. pursue /per-SOO/ [verb] – if you pursue a plan, activity, or situation, you try to do it or achieve it, usually over a long period of time He pursued the decision to work in the television industry. juggle /JUHG-uhl/ [verb] – to succeed in arranging your life so that you…
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Japan celebrates National Foundation Day

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to show honor to the memory of an important person or event in a special way The celebrations commemorated the school’s 20th anniversary of its founding. predecessor /PRED-uh-ses-er/ [noun] – someone who had a job or a position before someone else, or something that comes before another thing in time or in a series My predecessor held this position for a total of twelve years. throne /throhn/ [noun] – the state of being a ruler Charles is the rightful heir to the throne. descendant /dih-SEN-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who is related…
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What breakfast looks like in 5 different countries

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. produce /PROD-oos/ [noun] – food or any other substance or material that is grown or obtained through farming There is a new store in town that offers fresh produce. grain /greyn/ [noun] – a seed or seeds from a plant, especially a plant like a grass such as rice or wheat The country’s grain exports were down this past year. nutritious /noo-TRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – containing many of the substances needed for life and growth Almonds and walnuts are highly nutritious. top /top/ [verb] – to be on the upper surface of something, especially as a decoration…
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Starbucks plans to raise prices due to inflation

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level Food prices continue to soar in Asia. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad: They will discuss the ways to mitigate the effects of natural disasters. contrary /KON-trer-ee/ [adjective] – opposite Contrary to popular belief, individual acts can help stop global warming. bid /bid/ [noun] – an attempt to achieve or get something The town’s mayor had the museums renovated in a bid to attract tourists. offset /AWF-set/ [verb] – to balance one influence against an opposing influence, so…
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Google to invest up to $1 billion in India’s Bharti Airtel

Google to invest up to $1 billion in India's Bharti Airtel

©Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. equity /EK-wi-tee/ [noun] – the value of a company, divided into many equal parts owned by the shareholders, or one of the equal parts into which the value of a company is divided Mr. Tan sold his equity in XYZ Company last year. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – a group of businesses or business activities that affect each other and work well together Entrepreneurs collaborate to keep the ecosystem of small and medium-sized enterprises growing and healthy. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [noun] – a person or group of people who is one of the first people to…
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America’s wages are going up—but so is inflation

America's wages are going up, but so is inflation

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compensation /kom-puhn-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – money that is paid to someone in exchange for something that has been lost or damaged or for some problem He received one year’s salary as compensation for layoff. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The export sector is doing its best to recover from economic loss. raise /reys/ [noun] – an increase in the amount money you earn Several employees were disappointed because of the new company policy in salary raise. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] – (esp. of amounts) to…
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