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Alyssa Milano to debut as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ this Fall

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. Broadway /BRAWD-wey/ [noun] – the street in New York City known for its theaters and musical performances Broadway is famous for its big and exciting theater productions. acclaimed /uh-KLAYMD/ [adjective] – praised or admired publicly The movie received acclaimed reviews from critics. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – very famous and admired or spoken about The legendary scientist made groundbreaking discoveries that changed the world forever. choreographer /kawr-ee-OG-ruh-fer/ [noun] – a person who designs and directs the movements and steps in a dance performance The choreographer created beautiful dance routines for the show. interpretation /in-tur-pri-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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Bosnian businessman transforms Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ into nature park

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©REUTERS/Amel Emric Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visionary /VIZH-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future The company’s visionary leader introduced innovative products that revolutionized the industry. concrete /KON-kreet/ [adjective] – clear and certain, or real and existing in a form that can be seen or felt The architect presented a concrete plan for the new building, detailing every aspect of the design. meadow /MED-oh/ [noun] – a field with grass and often wild flowers in it The deer grazed peacefully in the open meadow, surrounded by wildflowers. serendipitous /ser-uhn-DIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective]…
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Sakura Motoki secures gold as Japan dominates in Paris

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©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state or condition of being in control or having the most influence The team’s dominance over their rivals was clear after they won every game of the season. tally /TAL-ee/ [noun] – a count or record of the number of items, points, or votes The tally of votes was completed by the end of the evening. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The scientist provided precise measurements for the experiment. pin /pin/ [verb] – to hold someone or something firmly in place, often used in a sports context The…
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Japan wins first Olympic breaking competition

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©AP Photo/Frank Franklin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [verb] – to achieve a great victory or success The team triumphed in the final game, winning the championship. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having a lot of small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way and are therefore sometimes difficult to understand, solve, or produce The artist’s painting was filled with intricate patterns that took hours to create. spontaneity /spon-tuh-NEY-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being spontaneous and natural rather than planned or forced Her spontaneity made the trip more fun as she planned activities on the spot….
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Famous couple dominates Box Office

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. clash /klash / [noun] – refers to a situation where two or more events, are competing against each other The two soccer teams had a clash on the field, and the referee had to stop the game. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The sunset was remarkable, with the sky painted in shades of pink and orange. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go beyond a limit The students were happy to exceed their goal of raising money for charity. scenario…
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Spicy ramen returns to Copenhagen after partial ban lifted by Danish authorities

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©REUTERS/Tom Little Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fiery /FAHYUHR-ee/ [adjective] – having a strong, intense, or burning quality The chef prepared a fiery curry that left everyone reaching for water. intoxication /in-tok-si-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a state of poisoning or harmful effects on the body caused by consuming a substance in excessive amounts The patient’s symptoms of dizziness and confusion were signs of intoxication from ingesting toxic berries. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or to judge in a particular way The dish was deemed too salty by the taste testers, prompting the chef to adjust the seasoning. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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Sweden defeats Germany and Japan in dramatic table tennis semifinals

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©REUTERS/Piroschka Vandewouw Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – very famous and admired or spoken about The legendary explorer’s stories inspired generations of adventurers. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate She was known for her consistent effort in every project she undertook. streak /streek/ [noun] – a continuous period of specified success or failure The team is on a winning streak after securing their fifth consecutive victory. secure /si-KYOOR/ [verb] – to ensure or guarantee something By winning the final match, the team secured…
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NASA delays astronauts’ return due to Starliner issues

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [preposition] – on or onto (a ship, aircraft, or train) The astronauts are staying aboard the space station. resolve /ri-ZOLV/ [verb] – to find a solution to a problem We need to resolve the problem with the computer. uncrewed /uhn-KROOD/ [adjective] – not having any crew or people on board The uncrewed spacecraft flew to the moon. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a problem or difficulty that makes a situation more difficult The new plan had many complications that made it hard to follow. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of moving people or goods…
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Japan wins first Olympic men’s foil team gold

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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – a brown metal made of copper and tin The artist created a beautiful statue using bronze. intensely /in-TENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly The researchers worked intensely on the project to meet the critical deadline. contest /kuhn-TEST/ [adjective] – to compete for something The debate was fiercely contested, with both sides presenting strong arguments. flawless /FLAW-lis/ [adjective] – perfect or without mistakes Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. epee /EP-ey/ [noun] – a type of sword used in fencing, where points are scored by hitting the opponent…
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Amazon’s Q2 profits surge to $13.5 billion

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impressive /im-PRES-iv/ [adjective] – extremely good or remarkable The orchestra’s performance was so impressive that it left the audience in awe, with many standing and applauding enthusiastically. discrepancy /dih-SKREP-uhn-see/ [noun] – a difference or inconsistency between two things that should be the same There was a discrepancy between the numbers on the report and the numbers on the invoice. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to go beyond or exceed in quality or amount The team managed to surpass their goal for the fundraising event by raising even more money than expected. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause…
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