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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endeavor /en-DEV-er/ [noun] – an attempt to do something Even if we did endeavors to contact her, we still failed in the end. humanitarian /hyoo-man-i-TAIR-ee-uhn/ [adjective] – a person who is involved in or connected with improving people’s lives and reducing suffering The United Nations is considered a big humanitarian organization. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something that happens Arguing with my brother is an everyday occurence at home. speechless /speech-lis/ [adjective] – unable to speak because you are so angry, shocked, surprised, etc. She was speechless when she heard that she had won the…
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© CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pavilion /puh-VIL-yuhn/ [noun] – a large building in which sports or entertainment takes place The pavilions in Dubai are being constructed in preparation for the upcoming event. thoroughfare /THUR-uh-fair/ [noun] – a main road for public use or a passage through somewhere Make sure the thoroughfares are safe for the guests before the event starts. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move freely or be easily moved The cavalry has more mobility than any other infantry unit. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit of measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters My childhood…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. televised /TEL-uh-vahyzt/ [adjective] – shown on television Mind telling me about the televised press conference of the president? I missed it yesterday. compliant /kuhm-PLAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – used to describe someone or something that obeys particular rules or laws As of this month, all employees have been compliant to the new regulations. in full measure /in ful MEZH-er/ [phrase] – to the greatest degree, or in the largest amount possible The teacher’s expectations about the report have been met in full measure. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to officially require someone to do something, or something to happen…
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© Liu Zhongjun via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hit the road / hit thu rohd/ [phrasal verb] – set out on a journey On our first day in Vietnam, we hit the road early in the morning. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to show honor to the memory of an important person or event in a special way They commemorated their grandfather’s sacrifice for the country by visiting his tomb. leap /leep/ [noun] – a great and sudden change, increase, or improvement Through the participation of the people in the community, a leap happened. foresee /fawr-SEE/ [verb] – to know…
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