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Juneau braces for potential Mendenhall glacier flooding as basin nears danger level

2025年8月29日

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©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change rather than reacting to events after they happen The school was proactive in adding more safety drills before typhoon season. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Driving on icy roads at night can be perilous. expeditious /ek-spi-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – quick and effective The team took an expeditious route to finish the repairs before the storm. dissatisfaction /dis-sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of not being pleased or happy with something The passengers showed dissatisfaction when the train was delayed…
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Pre-Incan tombs unearthed in Lima during gas line work

2025年8月28日

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©AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. antiquity /an-TIK-wi-tee/ [noun] – the distant past, especially before the sixth century Many old buildings in the city come from antiquity. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully in order to discover information Scientists scrutinize the bones to learn about the past. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between Rain was intermittent during the whole week. palpable /PAL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – so obvious that it can easily be seen or known; noticeable The excitement at the site was palpable. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/…
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Japan shows cultural and scientific appreciation for insects

2025年8月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fondness /FOND-nis/ [noun] – a strong liking for something or someone She has a fondness for painting nature scenes in her free time. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to describe or show someone or something in a certain way The book portrayed the city as full of life and color. melodic /muh-LOD-ik/ [adjective] – having a pleasant and musical sound We listened to the melodic singing of the choir during the festival. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small and complicated details The artist created an intricate design on the vase. metamorphosis /met-uh-MAWR-fuh-sis/ [noun] – a process…
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OpenAI launches GPT-5 amid rising global AI competition

2025年8月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deceptive /dih-SEP-tiv/ [adjective] – not truthful; likely to make someone believe something that is not true The advertisement was found to be deceptive because it showed results that were impossible to achieve. reliability /ri-lahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being dependable or able to be trusted The reliability of the new train system has improved after better maintenance. litigation /lit-i-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of taking legal action in a court of law The company faced litigation after customers complained about unsafe products. shareholder /SHAIR-hohl-der/ [noun] – a person who owns shares in a company Shareholders…
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New Yorker documents every museum across the city

2025年8月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. log /log/ [noun] – written or recorded account of events, activities, or experiences kept regularly The traveler kept a log of each city visited during the trip. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience or go through a process or change The old building will undergo repairs after the storm. licensed /LAI-snst/ [adjective] – having official permission or certification to do something She is a licensed driver who passed her road test last month. chronological /kron-l-OJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – arranged in the order in which events happened The teacher asked the students to put the story events in…
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CDC report highlights health risks of ultra-processed foods in U.S.

2025年8月24日

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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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Ancient tomb found in Luxor offers new clues about Egypt’s history

2025年8月23日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The museum has a remarkable collection of ancient coins. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater than usual, especially in skill, intelligence, quality, etc. The food at that restaurant is exceptionally good. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every line. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, activity, or success to something The town built a park to revitalize the area. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective]…
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Thailand sets up emergency animal shelters amid border conflict

2025年8月22日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evacuate /ih-VAK-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to leave a place because it is dangerous People had to evacuate the airport after a fire alarm went off. alleviate /uh-LEE-vee-eyt/ [verb] – to make something less painful, difficult, or severe The new support program will help alleviate stress for workers. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] – a strong feeling of worry, sadness, or pain The family showed signs of distress after losing their home. gratitude /GRAT-i-tood/ [noun] – a feeling of being thankful We want to express our gratitude for your help during the event. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing or depending…
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Biomaterials gain attention in fashion industry’s sustainability efforts

2025年8月21日

fashion

©(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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Primate sanctuary opens in Mississippi to aid Animal rescue and veteran rehabilitation

2025年8月20日

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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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