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Volunteers help pet rats recover after large rescue in New York

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condemned /kuhn-DEMD/ [adjective] – officially declared not safe to use The family moved out of the condemned building after inspectors found serious damage. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained to live with people The domesticated animal stayed calm around humans. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives on or inside another animal and causes harm The doctor found a parasite during a health check. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or actions to work together The event needed coordination between staff and volunteers. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to planning and…
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Chilling cooked carbohydrates affects digestion and blood sugar

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. starch /stahrch/ [noun] – a type of carbohydrate that gives energy Bread contains starch and gives energy for daily activity. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – common or widely found in a group or place Smartphone use is prevalent among teenagers today. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – a health condition of having too much body fat Obesity increases the risk of heart disease. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large enough to be important or noticeable The company made a substantial change to its policy. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action or idea The new…
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Hormone health cookbook release spurs renewed interest in protein-rich chicken salad recipe

©Eva Kolenko/Voracious via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition The study examined the nutritional value of fresh food. convenience /kuhn-VEEN-yuhns/ [noun] – the state of being easy to use or suitable for a particular purpose Online shopping offers convenience for busy workers. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it The team is dedicated to improving public health. excerpt /ek-SURP/ [verb] – to take a short part from a book, article, speech, or other piece of writing and use or publish it…
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Six-planet alignment creates rare celestial display in late February sky

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©AP Photo/Petar Petrov, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alignment /uh-LAHYN-muhnt/ [noun] – an arrangement in which two or more things are positioned in a straight line or in agreement The alignment of the chairs created a neat and orderly space. celestial /suh-LES-chuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the sky or outer space Astronomers study celestial objects such as stars and planets. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting The northern lights are a natural phenomenon seen in cold regions. horizon /huh-RAHY-zuhn/ [noun] – the line at the far distance…
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Shampoo pricing influences consumer choices

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – a clear difference between two things The report shows a disparity in education quality between different regions. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect or admiration that comes from status or reputation The hotel’s prestige often influences guests more than the quality of its services. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to change suddenly The system works best when the temperature and pressure remain stable. formula /FAWR-myuh-luh/ [noun] – a set combination of ingredients or elements made for a specific purpose Scientists tested a new formula to improve battery performance. obscure /uhb-SKYOOR/ [verb] –…
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Refillable packaging addresses growing packaging waste

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©(AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refillable /ree-FIL-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be filled again instead of being thrown away The water bottle is refillable, so students can use it every day. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – a return to use or interest after a period of decline There is a resurgence of interest in traditional music among young listeners. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – focused on practical results rather than theory The manager took a pragmatic approach to solving the staffing problem. hierarchy /HAHY-uh-rahr-kee/ [noun] – a system where ideas or roles are ranked by importance The company has a…
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New research uncovers how horses create complex vocal calls

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, understand, or explain The cause of the computer problem remained elusive for several weeks. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact, event, or situation that can be observed Heavy snowfall in early summer was an unusual phenomenon. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new ideas or methods The company introduced an innovative way to train new workers. mechanism /MEK-uh-niz-uhm/ [noun] – a process or system that causes something to happen The body has a natural mechanism for controlling temperature. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained or adapted to live with humans A…
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Japan economy grows 0.2% in fourth quarter

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anemic /uh-NEE-mik/ [adjective] – very weak or without energy The company reported anemic sales despite heavy advertising. annualized /AN-yuh-wuh-lahyz-d/ [adjective] – calculated over a period of one year The report showed annualized growth for the last quarter. landslide /LAND-slahyd/ [noun] – an election victory in which the winner gets a very large majority of votes The candidate won by a landslide in the local election. contraction /kuhn-TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a reduction in the size, amount, or number of something The factory closed after a long contraction in demand. technical recession /TEK-ni-kuhl ri-SES-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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“Your Rich BFF” Vivian Tu expands financial education reach across U.S. social media

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frugal /FROO-guhl/ [adjective] – careful when using money and avoiding waste Her parents were frugal and saved part of every paycheck. discrepancy /di-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the two budgets. unattainable /un-uh-TEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – not possible to achieve For many young workers, buying a house feels unattainable. intentional /in-TEN-shuh-nuhl/ [adjective] – done deliberately and with purpose She made intentional choices about where to invest. automated /AW-tuh-mey-tuhd/ [adjective] – done by machines or computers without human control The bank offers automated tools for new…
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Iran coach praises Lindsey Vonn as Pin Trading highlights unity at Cortina Winter Olympics

©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camaraderie /kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of friendliness and trust among people who are together The Olympic village was filled with camaraderie among athletes from different nations. convivial /kuhn-VIV-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – friendly and pleasant The convivial atmosphere helped reduce tension between rival teams. delegation /del-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to represent a larger organization or country The small delegation received unexpected attention during the event. rarity /RAIR-uh-tee/ [noun] – something that is not common or is unusual The limited design became a rarity among collectors. currency /KUR-uhn-see/ [noun] – something…
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