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©REUTERS/Artorn Pookasook/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assess /uh-SES/ [verb] – to evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something The teacher will assess the students’ understanding of the material through a series of quizzes and exams. account for /uh-KOUNT fawr/ [phrasal verb] – to form the total of something Renewable energy sources now account for nearly 30% of the world’s total electricity production. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – a formal meeting or conference, often involving leaders or experts from different areas or organizations, who come together to discuss important issues, make decisions, or exchange information The climate change…
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©Thomas Turner, UC Santa Barbara via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ashore /uh-SHAWR/ [adverb] – towards or onto land from the water The boat came ashore after the storm. hemisphere /HEM-i-sfeer / [noun] – one half of the earth, divided by the equator The Northern Hemisphere experiences winter in December. notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something Please notify me if you will be late. associate /uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [adjective] – used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described She was recently promoted to associate manager…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. forecaster /FOR-ka-str/ [noun] – someone who predicts or forecasts future events or trends, especially weather The forecaster said it would rain tomorrow, so I’m bringing my umbrella. season /SEE-zuhn / [noun] – a period of the year characterized by particular weather conditions or activities My favorite season is winter because I love building snowmen. Pacific /puh-SIF-ik/ [adjective] – belonging to or relating to the Pacific Ocean The Pacific Ocean is vast and teeming with diverse marine life, making it a popular destination for scuba divers and marine biologists alike. hurricane /HUR-i-keyn/ [noun] – a violent storm…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. decade /DEK-eyd/ [noun] – a period of ten years The school has been open for a decade. erupt /ih-RUHPT / [verb] – to explode or burst out suddenly The volcano can erupt at any time. rotate /roh-TEYT/ [verb] – to turn or spin around a central point The Earth will rotate once every 24 hours. radiation /rey-dee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – energy that comes from a source and travels through space and may be able to penetrate various materials The sun gives off radiation that we can feel as heat. sequence /SEE-kwuhns/ [noun] – a series of related…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – a fact or event that can be observed and studied The appearance of the Northern Lights is a natural phenomenon. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme in degree; very strong or severe The storm caused intense excitement among skywatchers. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of sending or passing something from one person, place, or thing to another The transmission of solar energy through space powers the Northern Lights. similarly /SIM-uh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – in a similar way or manner Similarly, the solar storm of 2003 caused widespread disruptions. observer /uhb-ZUR-ver/ [noun] – someone…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa has puzzled art historians for centuries. dispersal /dih-SPUR-suhl/ [noun] – the act of distributing or spreading something over a wide area The dispersal of seeds by the wind ensures that the plant species can thrive in new locations. lineage /LIN-ee-ij/ [noun] – the direct descent or ancestry of a group of organisms, including their evolutionary history and genetic relationships Researchers studied the lineage of the endangered species to better understand its evolutionary adaptations. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way The students utilized various online resources to enhance their understanding of the subject. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to display or make evident The science fair showcased students’ innovative projects, revealing their understanding of complex concepts. botanical /buh-TAN-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – involving or relating to plants or the study of plants She pursued a degree in botanical sciences to deepen her knowledge of medicinal plants. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – connected with thinking or conscious mental processes The researchers studied cognitive development in toddlers through various play-based activities….
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