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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyperpalatable /hy-per-PA-luh-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – (of food) extremely tasty and hard to resist, often because of sugar, salt, or fat The snack was so hyperpalatable that it was hard to stop eating. catalyze /KA-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to cause or speed up a change or action The new program may catalyze a shift in eating habits. conscientious /kon-shee-EN-shuhs/ [adjective] – always doing work carefully and correctly He is very conscientious about choosing healthy food. transformative /trans-FOR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing important and lasting change A balanced diet can have a transformative effect on health. uniform /YOO-nuh-fawrm/ [adjective] – the…
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©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biodegradable /bahy-oh-di-GREY-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to break down naturally and safely in the environment The restaurant now uses biodegradable straws made from paper. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by people using chemicals, not from natural things These shoes are made with synthetic rubber to last longer. polyester /POL-ee-es-ter/ [noun] – a man-made material used in clothing and fabric His shirt is made of polyester, so it dries very quickly. mycelium /mahy-SEE-lee-uhm/ [noun] – the root-like part of a fungus (used to make eco-friendly materials) Some companies use mycelium to make packaging instead of…
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©AP Photo/Sophie Bates Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns,/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc., again after something difficult or bad has happened After the storm, the town showed resilience by rebuilding quickly. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something He advocates for animal safety in his school. harmonious /hahr-MOH-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – having a pleasant tune or part; friendly and peaceful Their team has a harmonious relationship. restorative /ri-STAWR-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – making someone feel better or stronger again A walk in the forest was restorative. rehabilitation /ree-uh-bi-luh-TAY-shn/…
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©(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inhumane /in-hyoo-MEYN/ [adjective] – cruel or lacking kindness toward people or animals Many people think keeping animals in small cages is inhumane. immobilize /ih-MOH-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to stop something or someone from moving The net will immobilize the fish until they can be released. condemnation /kon-dem-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – strong disapproval or criticism of something The mayor’s decision to close the park received public condemnation. toxicity /tok-SIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the level of poison or harmfulness in a substance Scientists are testing the toxicity of the new cleaning product. rodent /ROHD-nt/ [noun] – a…
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