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©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigate /FRIG-it/ [noun] – a type of fast and medium-sized warship, especially used by the navy The navy deployed a frigate to patrol the area after several pirate attacks. dendrochronology /den-droh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific method of dating trees or wooden objects by analyzing their growth rings Scientists applied dendrochronology to determine the age of the temple’s roof structure. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that has been prepared for building or construction The cabin was built using timber from the nearby forest. trailer /TREY-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle without an engine that…
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©(Newcastle Fertility Centre, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mitochondrial /mahy-tuh-KAHN-dree-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to mitochondria (the parts of a cell that produce energy) Scientists are developing treatments for mitochondrial conditions that affect the heart. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or suffering The new vaccine protects people from devastating infectious diseases. seizure /SEE-zher/ [noun] – sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior, movement, or consciousness The child was taken to the hospital after having seizures during the night. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a great victory or achievement The…
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©(Meredith MacQueeney / Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cantaloupe /KAN-tl-ohp/ [noun] – a round fruit with orange flesh and a hard, net-like skin The farmer picked a cantaloupe from the field and placed it in a basket. barred /bahrd/ [adjective] – blocked or covered by a barrier; having stripes or lines (in this context, refers to a fish with stripes) The zoo has a barred cage to keep the tigers safe from visitors. echolocation /ek-oh-loh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of sound waves and echoes to find objects and navigate Scientists study whales to understand…
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©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – more than enough; a lot of something The garden has abundant flowers in the spring. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something The loud noise caused concern among the neighbors. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that can be trusted or depended on He is a reliable friend who always helps. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The singer has a remarkable voice that everyone loves. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The team made…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The movie had a profound effect on the audience. implement /IM-pluh-muhnt/ [verb] – to start using a plan or system The school will implement a new rule next month. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-lit/ [verb] – to express thoughts and feelings clearly in words She can articulate her ideas clearly in meetings. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something because it is large, powerful, or difficult The mountain was a formidable challenge for hikers. fundamentally /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl-ee/ [adverb] – in…
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