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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolution /ev-uh-LOO-shuh/ [noun] – the gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form Over millions of years, the evolution of species has led to a variety of life forms. mission /MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a specific task or goal that is undertaken, often for a particular purpose The astronaut’s mission was to study the effects of space travel on the human body. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before; without previous example The discovery of this new species is unprecedented in scientific history. invisible /in-VIZ-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not visible; unable…
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©(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – independent and able to operate without human control The company introduced autonomous delivery robots that can navigate busy streets without human supervision. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be maintained or continued over time without causing harm to the environment The city implemented sustainable energy solutions, such as solar power, to reduce carbon emissions. integrate /IN-ti-greyt/ [verb] – to combine something into a larger system or make it work as part of a whole The school has integrated technology into classrooms to enhance learning experiences. irrigation /ir-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scavenged /SKA-vnjd/ [adjective] – collected or obtained from discarded, dead, or abandoned sources He used scavenged materials to build the shelter. carcass /KAHR-kuhs/ [noun] – the body of a dead animal, especially a large one that is soon to be cut up as meat or eaten by wild animals The vultures circled above the carcasses of animals left behind by the drought. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in a situation where it is not wanted or needed The referee penalized the player for interference during the game. rudimentary /roo-duh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – basic,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [verb] – to gather closely together in a group Tourists cluster near the entrance of the museum, waiting for it to open. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards The farmer owns 50 acres of land where he grows wheat and corn. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the movement of people, animals, or things from one place to another The migration of birds to warmer regions happens every autumn. sustenance /SUHS-tuh-nuhns/ [noun] – food or other necessities needed for survival Many animals depend on…
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©(Colossal Biosciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. embryo /EM-bree-oh/ [noun] – an early stage of development in living organisms before birth or hatching Scientists studied embryos of sea turtles to understand how they develop in different temperatures. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the ability to withstand or oppose something Some bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics, making treatments less effective. ethical /ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to moral principles about right and wrong behavior There are ethical concerns about using artificial intelligence in job recruitment. resurrect /rez-uh-REKT/ [verb] – to bring back to life or restore something that has disappeared Historians…
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©NASA/Firefly Aerospace Via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. engage /en-GEYJ/ [verb] – to participate or become involved in something Students are encouraged to engage in classroom discussions to improve their speaking skills. precedent /PRES-i-duhnt/ [noun] – an earlier event or action that is used as an example or rule to follow in future situations The judge’s decision set a legal precedent for future cases. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – severe or unpleasant, often referring to conditions or behavior The harsh winter weather caused many flight delays. advancement /ad-VANS-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of making progress or moving forward in a particular…
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