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©(AP Photo/Shelby Lum) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not changing or likely to change; steady and firm The scientist kept the plants in a stable environment to ensure accurate results. enthusiast /en-THOO-zee-ast/ [noun] – a person who is very interested in and passionate about something Car enthusiasts attended the annual auto show to see the latest models. cultivation /kuhl-tuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of growing crops or improving skills, qualities, or knowledge The cultivation of organic vegetables requires patience and care. woodchuck /WOOD-chuhk/ [noun] – a small, burrowing animal also known as a groundhog Farmers set up…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geyser /GAHY-zer/ [noun] – a natural hot spring that sends out a jet of water or steam into the air The famous geyser in Iceland attracts many visitors every year. flyby /FLAHY-bahy/ [noun] – a flight of a spacecraft or aircraft past a planet, moon, or other object for observation The probe completed a flyby of Mars and sent back detailed pictures. plume /ploom/ [noun] – a tall, thin, or feather-like shape of smoke, water, or another substance rising into the air The factory released a plume of steam into the evening sky. extraterrestrial /ek-struh-tuh-RES-tree-uhl/ [adjective]…
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©(Maria Guagnin/Sahout Rock Art and Archaeology Project via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gazelle /guh-ZEL/ [noun] – an African or Asian mammal with hoofs and large eyes that moves quickly and lightly The safari guide pointed to a group of gazelles running across the grassland. settlement /SET-l-muhnt/ [noun] – a place where people establish a community to live Archaeologists discovered the remains of a Roman settlement near the river. ledge /lej/ [noun] – a narrow, flat surface that sticks out from a wall, cliff, or rock Birds often build their nests on high ledges of tall buildings. proficiency /pruh-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun]…
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©(Carsten Koall/dpa via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cyberattack /SAHY-ber-uh-tak/ [noun] – an attack against computer systems or networks, often using the internet A cyberattack shut down the hospital’s online appointment system, forcing staff to manage patients by hand. severity /suh-VER-i-tee/ [noun] – the seriousness or extreme nature of a situation, problem, or condition The severity of the earthquake led to the closure of many schools and offices in the city. kiosk /KEE-osk/ [noun] – a small machine or stand where a person can get information, buy a ticket, or perform another service by themselves Train passengers used self-service kiosks…
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©NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. integral /in-TI-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as a part of a whole The new astronaut class is an integral step for future missions. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear, admiration, or respect because of size, strength, or difficulty The astronaut class faces formidable training before going to space. illustrious /ih-LUHS-tree-uhs/ [adjective] – famous, well respected, and admired The class includes illustrious experts in engineering and science. epochal /EP-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – very important, because it has a strong effect or influence on future events The astronaut class marks an epochal moment in NASA’s…
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