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©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely sealed, especially against the entry or escape of air The chef keeps the rare spices hermetically sealed to preserve their freshness. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse The heavy rains exacerbated the city’s flooding problem last month. venerable /VEN-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – highly respected and valued because of great age, history, or importance The museum installed new security systems to protect its venerable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. monastic /muh-NAS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to monks, monasteries, or the…
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©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things The chef created a special blend of herbs for the new pasta dish. seasoning /SEE-zuh-ning/ [noun] – a spice or flavoring added to food The soup tasted better after she added some seasonings like pepper and garlic. vat /vat/ [noun] – a large container used for storing or cooking liquids Large vats of soup were prepared for the festival. modernization /mod-er-nahy-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something more modern or up to date Some towns worry that modernization will harm their historical identity….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team won the game with unprecedented energy and speed. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be reached or easily got The museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs. overwhelmed /oh-ver-HWELMD/ [adjective] – feeling like you have so much to do that you cannot deal with it She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework she had. beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful, useful, or good Regular exercise is beneficial to your health. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. semiautonomous /SEM-ee aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – having limited self-government but still under the control of a larger authority The region became a semiautonomous zone after the peace agreement, allowing it to manage local laws. unregulated /UN-reg-yuh-lay-tid/ [adjective] – not controlled or supervised by rules or laws Experts say that unregulated tourism in national parks may damage wildlife habitats. commodify /kuh-MOD-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to treat something as a product that can be bought and sold Some historians believe that mass tourism can commodify traditional festivals and weaken their original meaning. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to maintain…
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