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Washington passes net neutrality law
Vocabulary: illegalize /ih-LEE-guh-lahyz/ [verb] to forbid something by law The dictator illegalized the publication of criticisms of his government. prioritization /prahy-awr-i-tuh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] the act of arranging or doing in order of importance The mayor’s prioritization of the elite’s needs angered the masses. put (something) into action /poot IN-too AK-shuhn/ [phrasal verb] to use or cause an idea or policy to happen or operate What value do morals and principles have if you can’t put them into action? deprive /dih-PRAHYV/ [verb] to take something, especially something necessary or pleasant, away from someone Her strict parents deprived her of the freedom to enjoy her youth. repeal /ih-RAD-i-keyt/ [verb] to make something no…
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Ocean’s high temperature affects fish shelters around the world
Vocabulary: heat stress /heet stres/ [noun] exposure to extreme heat Heat stress could lead to several illnesses like heat stroke and dehydration. coral reef /KAWR-uhl REEF/ [noun] an area formed in the sea from masses of hard shells When the tide is low, you can see coral reefs from the island. incubator /IN-kyuh-bey-ter/ [noun] a place that provides the right conditions for young species or eggs Sandy beaches serve as the incubator of newly hatched turtle eggs. looming /LOO-ming/ [adjective] something unpleasant that is about to happen The government is denying that an economic collapse is looming. stick (one’s) head in the sand /stik hed in thu sand/ [idiomatic expression]…
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Clear backpacks for Parkland Students
Vocabulary: mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] to make something necessary especially a rule The president mandated a new tax reform futile /FYOO-tahyl/ [adjective] achieving no result or ineffective Unfortunately, all rescue attempts were futile during the hurricane. compromise /kom-pruh-mahyz/ [verb] to have a harmful effect on something The investigation has been compromised by the fake news that are spread online. stage /steyj/ [verb] to organize an event Bus drivers are planning to stage a 24-hour strike. mobilize /MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] to organize people or event for special a purpose Representatives for all the main candidates are trying to mobilize voter’s support. Marjory Stoneman Dougless School established a new security measure after the recent…
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Kimberly Clark to lay off 5,000 employees
By Stribrohorak (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons Vocabulary: overhead expenses [OH-ver-HED ik-SPENS] (noun) ongoing expenses of a company The increase on their overhead expenses directly affected their income. corporate tax [KAWR-per-it taks] (noun) tax imposed on the net income of a company They rallied against the new corporate tax reform. restructure [ree-STRUHK-cher] (verb) to reorganize a company The bill restructured a complicated system of deductions. upheaval [uhp-HEE-vuhl] (noun) a sudden change The strike caused much political upheaval. par [pahr] (noun) an equality in value or standing Marketers need to promote products to be at par with competitors. Kimberly Clark is laying off 13% of its workforce. The…
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Teenager dies due to caffeine overdose
Vocabulary: cardiac arrhythmia [KAHR-dee-ak uh-RITH -mee-uh] (noun) irregular heartbeat Cardiac arrhythmia is a serious health hazard. county [KOUN-tee] (noun) largest political division in most states in the US We are moving to Orange County, California. patron [PEY-truh n] (noun) a person who is a loyal customer of a product or service She is a well-known patron of innovative products. instantaneous [in-stuhn n-TEY-nee-uh s] (adjective) immediate effect or response The school got an instantaneous response from the board. overdose [OH-ver-dohs] (noun) too much drug intake at a given time Drug overdose is fatal. A 16-year old high school student collapsed and died after consuming a large bottle of Mountain Dew, a…
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Didi Chuxing set to start in Brazil
Vocabulary: merger [MUR-jer] (noun) an arrangement in which two or more companies or organizations join together The merger of the Cranberry Co. with Apples Co. surprised everybody. monopolize [muh-NOP-uh-lahyz] (verb) a business obtains exclusive control of an industry The company has monopolized the market. ride-hailing [RAHYD heyl-ing] (adjective) transportation from a taxi service usually booked through an app Ride-hailing services have improved our daily commute. formidable [FAWR-mi-duh-buh-l] (adjective) inspiring fear or respect by being impressively large, powerful or excellent Cranberry Co. has built a formidable reputation for quality products. war chest [WAWR ches] (noun) a fund for a specific purpose such as acquisition McDonald’s is known to have a huge…
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US cancer death rates decrease
Vocabulary: in-depth [IN-DEPTH] (adjective) extensive, thorough I am going to give you an in-depth report of your friend’s medical condition. aid [eyd] (noun) professional treatment for illness or injury We are going to send medical aid to the victims of the typhoon. auspicious [aw-SPISH-uh s] (adjective) promising success, fortunate, favorable I met him at an auspicious time, I was sick and he had the cure. disparity [dih-SPAR-i-tee] (noun) a great difference There’s a disparity in the ages of people who join our organization. enjoin [en-JOIN] (verb) instruct or urge to do something The government enjoins all citizens to participate in activities to save the environment. In the 2018 in-depth report…
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Cape Town to limit water usage in water crisis
Vocabulary: reservoir [REZ-er-vwahr] (noun) a natural or artificial lake for storing and supplying water for an area This reservoir provides water to the whole city. defer [dih-FUR] (verb) to delay something until a later time You can order the furniture now and defer payment until September. adhere [ad-HEER] (verb) to conform to or follow rules exactly All drivers must adhere to speed limits. allocation [al-uh-KEY-shuhn] (noun) the act or process of giving out parts of a whole The allocation must be made according to a strict set of criteria. thriving [THRAVYV-ing] (adjective) characterized by prosperity Her thriving business has been making a buzz online. Day Zero, the day when water…
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The Royal Family talks about mental health
Vocabulary: demise [dih-MAHYZ] (noun) death or decease Since Mary was so young, everyone was stunned by her demise. take a toll [TEYK a tol] (idiom) to cause damage Years of sunbathing took a toll on Miho’s skin. behavioral [bih-HEYV-yer-al] (adjective) relating or emphasizing behavior She’s had behavioral issues since she was a teenager. mum [MUHM] (adjective) silent; not saying a word Saki promised to keep mum about the incident. utmost [UHT-mohst] (adjective) being at the farthest point This meeting is of the utmost importance. Princess Diana, known for her poise and charisma, met her demise in a fatal car crash in Paris in 1997. The tragedy became a critical point…
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