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United Airlines system outage causes major flight disruptions in U.S. and abroad

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a failure of a machine or system to work correctly The concert was delayed because of a malfunction in the sound equipment. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the activity or industry of flying aircraft She hopes to study aviation and become a commercial pilot. advisory /ad-VAHY-zuh-ree/ [noun] – an official announcement or warning about a possible danger or problem The embassy released a travel advisory for citizens visiting that country. contingency /kuhn-TIN-juhn-see/ [noun] – a possible event or situation that must be prepared for in advance The company created a contingency plan in…
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Vietnam unveils comprehensive reform plan to reach high-income economy by 2045

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect through being large, powerful, or difficult The mountain presented a formidable challenge to inexperienced climbers. substantive /SUHB-stuhn-tiv/ [adjective] – important, serious, or related to real facts Their discussion was substantive, focusing on real problems. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something that is so important or useful that it is needed Good communication skills are indispensable for a team leader. astute /uh-STOOT/ [adjective] – able to notice and understand things clearly; clever His astute observations helped solve the problem quickly. equilibrium /ee-kwuh-LIB-ree-uhm/ [noun] – a state of balance, especially between…
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YouTube unveils AI age-verification system to enhance safety for minors in U.S.

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. apprehension /ap-ri-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or fear that something bad may happen She felt apprehension before speaking to a large audience. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan became contentious because not everyone agreed with it. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens The teacher was proactive in helping students before they failed. paradigm shift /PAR-uh-dahym shift/ [noun] – a total change in the way people think about or do something Online learning created a paradigm shift…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

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©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constrain /kuhn-STREYN/ [verb] – to limit or restrict something Strict school rules can constrain students’ freedom to choose their activities. retractable /ri-TRAKT-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be pulled back or drawn in The stadium has a retractable roof for use during bad weather. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, plan, or cause Proponents of renewable energy believe it will help reduce pollution. impediment /im-PED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thing that makes it difficult to do or complete something Lack of funding is one of the main impediments to building the…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

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©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a lack of something; a situation where there is not enough of something There was a scarcity of clean water in the village after the long drought. fluctuation /fluhk-choo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – change in amount, level, or condition, often from high to low or low to high Experts linked the fluctuation in fish numbers to changes in water temperature. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something steady or unlikely to change suddenly The government tried to stabilize food prices after they rose quickly. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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Juneau braces for potential Mendenhall glacier flooding as basin nears danger level

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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change rather than reacting to events after they happen The school was proactive in adding more safety drills before typhoon season. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Driving on icy roads at night can be perilous. expeditious /ek-spi-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – quick and effective The team took an expeditious route to finish the repairs before the storm. dissatisfaction /dis-sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of not being pleased or happy with something The passengers showed dissatisfaction when the train was delayed…
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Pre-Incan tombs unearthed in Lima during gas line work

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©AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. antiquity /an-TIK-wi-tee/ [noun] – the distant past, especially before the sixth century Many old buildings in the city come from antiquity. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully in order to discover information Scientists scrutinize the bones to learn about the past. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between Rain was intermittent during the whole week. palpable /PAL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – so obvious that it can easily be seen or known; noticeable The excitement at the site was palpable. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/…
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Japan shows cultural and scientific appreciation for insects

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fondness /FOND-nis/ [noun] – a strong liking for something or someone She has a fondness for painting nature scenes in her free time. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to describe or show someone or something in a certain way The book portrayed the city as full of life and color. melodic /muh-LOD-ik/ [adjective] – having a pleasant and musical sound We listened to the melodic singing of the choir during the festival. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small and complicated details The artist created an intricate design on the vase. metamorphosis /met-uh-MAWR-fuh-sis/ [noun] – a process…
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OpenAI launches GPT-5 amid rising global AI competition

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deceptive /dih-SEP-tiv/ [adjective] – not truthful; likely to make someone believe something that is not true The advertisement was found to be deceptive because it showed results that were impossible to achieve. reliability /ri-lahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being dependable or able to be trusted The reliability of the new train system has improved after better maintenance. litigation /lit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of taking legal action in a court of law The company faced litigation after customers complained about unsafe products. shareholder /SHAIR-hohl-der/ [noun] – a person who owns shares in a company Shareholders…
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New Yorker documents every museum across the city

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. log /log/ [noun] – written or recorded account of events, activities, or experiences kept regularly The traveler kept a log of each city visited during the trip. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience or go through a process or change The old building will undergo repairs after the storm. licensed /LAI-snst/ [adjective] – having official permission or certification to do something She is a licensed driver who passed her road test last month. chronological /kron-l-OJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – arranged in the order in which events happened The teacher asked the students to put the story events in…
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