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India accelerates shift to renewable energy amid growing power demand and climate concerns

2025年7月31日

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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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Lovebugs swarm South Korea in July

2025年7月30日

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©Im Soon-shuck/Yonhap via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. considerable /kuhn-SID-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – important or interesting enough to be noticed or mentioned The museum had a notable painting by a famous artist. escalation /eh-skuh-LAY-shn/ [noun] – a situation in which something becomes greater or more serious There was an escalation in noise after the concert began. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue for a long time without causing damage They use sustainable energy like wind and solar…
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Renowned acrobat Red Panda fractures wrist during WNBA halftime performance in Minneapolis

2025年7月29日

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©AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinguished /dih-STING-gwisht/ [adjective] – used to describe a person, especially an older person, who looks formal, stylish, or has an excellent reputation The chef is a distinguished guest at the food festival. artistry /AHR-ti-stree/ [noun] – great skill in creating or performing something, such as in painting, music, or dancing Her dancing showed amazing artistry on the stage. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles The teacher is respected for her honesty and integrity. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – staying the same for a long time…
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Mobile phone inventor predicts health-tracking features in future devices

2025年7月28日

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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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Rare Przewalski’s foal receives life-saving surrogate care at Minnesota Zoo

2025年7月27日

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©AP Photo/Mark Vancleave Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. preservation /prez-er-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of keeping something the same or preventing it from being damaged or destroyed The preservation of wild horses is important for future generations. assertive /uh-SUR-tiv/ [adjective] – behaving confidently and not afraid to say what is wanted or needed The teacher said being assertive helps students speak more in class. dominant /DOM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – more important, powerful, or successful than other people or things The dominant animal led the group across the field. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising or worth mentioning The…
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Jurassic World Rebirth opens with new dinosaur story and surprises

2025年7月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cardiovascular /kahr-dee-oh-VAS-kyuh-ler/ [adjective] – relating to the heart and blood vessels Exercise helps improve cardiovascular health in daily life. captivating /kAP-tuh-vey-ting/ [adjective] – holding your attention by being extremely interesting, exciting, or beautiful The artist made a captivating painting of the ocean. sinister /SIN-uh-ster/ [adjective] – making you feel that something bad or evil might happen The forest looked sinister in the fog. monstrous /MON-struhs/ [adjective] – very large, ugly, and frightening in appearance or character A monstrous creature appeared in the video game. commendable /kuh-MEN-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving praise His commendable action helped the lost…
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China’s unprecedented visa-free policy draws surge of foreign tourists

2025年7月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team won the game with unprecedented energy and speed. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be reached or easily got The museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs. overwhelmed /oh-ver-HWELMD/ [adjective] – feeling like you have so much to do that you cannot deal with it She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework she had. beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful, useful, or good Regular exercise is beneficial to your health. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become…
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New direct flight connects U.S. and Greenland, aims to boost tourism

2025年7月24日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. semiautonomous /SEM-ee aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – having limited self-government but still under the control of a larger authority The region became a semiautonomous zone after the peace agreement, allowing it to manage local laws. unregulated /UN-reg-yuh-lay-tid/ [adjective] – not controlled or supervised by rules or laws Experts say that unregulated tourism in national parks may damage wildlife habitats. commodify /kuh-MOD-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to treat something as a product that can be bought and sold Some historians believe that mass tourism can commodify traditional festivals and weaken their original meaning. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to maintain…
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Record heat grips southern Europe as alerts are issued amid wildfire threats

2025年7月23日

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©AP Photo/Michel Euler Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intensification /uhn-ten-suh-fuh-KAY-shn/ [noun] – the fact of becoming greater, more serious, or more extreme The intensification of the storm caused strong winds and heavy rain. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Hot weather is prevalent in this part of the country. quadruple /kwo-DROO-puhl/ [verb] – to become four times as big, or to make something four times as big The company hopes to quadruple its sales by next year through better marketing. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison with something else A disproportionate number…
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Experts urge caution as tick bites increase across the Northeast

2025年7月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tick-borne /TIK-bawrn/ [adjective] – caused or spread by ticks The veterinarian warned about tick-borne diseases that could affect cattle in rural areas. barbed /bahrbd/ [adjective] – having sharp points that curve backward The fishhook had a barbed tip to prevent the fish from escaping once caught. repellent /ri-PEL-uhnt/ [noun] – a substance used to keep insects or animals away Mosquito repellents are often used during outdoor camping trips. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many parts or aspects Solving climate change requires a multifaceted approach involving science, policy, and education. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – continuing to exist…
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