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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vial /VAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a small glass or plastic container used to hold liquid medicine The doctor prepared several vials of vaccine before the community health drive. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan to build a new highway became contentious after residents disagreed about the route. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous or likely to cause harm The factory warned employees that certain chemicals were hazardous and required special gloves. ambiguous /am-BIG-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – not clear or having more than one possible meaning The instructions on the sign…
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©(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. autism /AW-tiz-uhm/ [noun] – a developmental condition that affects communication and behavior A health organization said recent reports about autism were not supported by scientific evidence. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – general agreement among a group of people Scientists reached a consensus that the new treatment is safe for most patients. conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – a final judgment or decision based on evidence The committee announced its conclusion that more safety tests were needed. dismiss /dis-MIS/ [verb] – to decide that something is not important, true, or worth considering The board dismissed…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. botulism /BOCH-uh-liz-uhm/ [noun] – a serious illness caused by toxins from certain bacteria Doctors treated a rare case of botulism linked to homemade fermented fish. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The new airport project faced public scrutiny because of concerns about cost and safety. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and large increase Hospitals reported a surge in flu cases after winter temperatures dropped sharply. debilitating /duh-BI-luh-tay-tuhng/ [adjective] – causing weakness or reducing the ability to function A debilitating virus spread through the community and left many people too weak to work. consequential…
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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volatility /vahl-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation that changes quickly and unpredictably The economic volatility made it difficult for small businesses to plan for the future. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that stops something from working normally Internet disruptions in the area made it hard for students to join online classes. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of needing or relying on something or someone The town’s dependence on one factory made the community vulnerable when it closed. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a result or consequence, especially one that is not obvious…
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