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©AP Photo/Eric Gay Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to change from one form, state, or situation to another She plans to transition to a new job next year. unconventional /uhn-kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – different from what is usual or from the way most people do things His unconventional way of solving the problem impressed the entire class. geothermal /jee-oh-THUR-muhl/ [adjective] – related to or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth The country is investing in geothermal energy to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the belief that good things will happen in…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] – a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed The engineer created a prototype of the car before producing the final model. lightweight /LAHYT-weyt/ [adjective] – designed to be easy to carry; not heavy This backpack is lightweight, making it perfect for hiking and traveling. neural interface /NOOR-uhl IN-ter-feys/ [noun phrase] – a system that allows communication between a brain and an external device The neural interface helped the scientist understand how the brain processes information. cutting-edge /KUH-tuhng EJ/ [adjective] – highly advanced; the most…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NUR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity The young entrepreneur opened a cafe that quickly became popular with locals. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – if something is groundbreaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the way we understand diseases. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Graduating from university was a major milestone in his life. spacewalk /SPEYS-wawk/ [noun]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a small underwater vehicle designed for underwater exploration The researchers used a submersible to study deep-sea ecosystems. collide /kuh-LAHYD/ [verb] – to crash into something with force The two cars collided at the intersection during the storm. wreckage /REK-ij/ [noun] – the remains of something that has been badly damaged or destroyed The rescue team searched through the wreckage for survivors after the earthquake. transparent /trans-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – open and honest, without secrets The organization promised to be transparent about its funding sources. catastrophic /kat-uh-STROF-ik/ [adjective] – causing sudden and very great…
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