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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assign /uh-SAHYN/ [verb] – to give a particular job or piece of work to someone The task has been assigned to the senior employee. space shuttle /speys SHUHT-l/ [noun] – a vehicle in which people travel into space and back again, sometimes carrying a satellite or other equipment into orbit (= a curved path through space) The space shuttle has reentered the Earth’s atmosphere. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – firmly fixed or not likely to move or change Make sure the tripod is stable. swap /swop/ [verb] – to exchange one thing for another Can we swap…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confer /kuhn-FUR/ [verb] – to give an honor, official title, or ability to someone The country is conferred the largest in Asia. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually Televisions continue to evolve into digital ones capable of showing several pictures simultaneously. progress /pruh-GRES/ [verb] – to continue gradually Please consult with your doctor immediately if the symptoms progress. criterion /krahy-TEER-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a standard by which you judge, decide about, or deal with something The organization has prepared certain criteria for the national competition. urge /urj/…
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©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarce /skairs/ [adjective] – not easy to find or get Medical supplies have been growing scarce for the past six months. saline /SEY-leen/ [adjective] – containing or consisting of salt Normal saline should be used to restore any fluid losses. biofuel /BAHY-oh-fyoo-uhl/ [noun] – a fuel that is made from living things or their waste and is less harmful to the environment than other types of fuel The most promising technologies include biofuels and wind energy. consulting /kuhn-SUHL-ting/ [noun] – the activity or business of giving expert advice about a particular subject The city government…
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©Francois Mori / AP via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – relating to a position of responsibility We welcomed an official from Sri Lanka at the airport. numerous /NOO-mer-uhs/ [adjective] – many There were numerous reports of missing jewelry in the store. critic /KRIT-ik/ [noun] – someone who says that they do not approve of someone or something The critics had a lot to say about the government. opposition /op-uh-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement The newly elected president faced opposition from many business leaders. deputy /DEP-yuh-tee/ [noun] – the person whose rank is immediately below that of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc The emission of gases such as carbon dioxide should be lessened at their present level. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from school to work can be difficult. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another We need to find some other means of transportation. renewable /ri-noo-wuh-buhl/ [adjective] – Renewable forms of energy…
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