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©(SpaceX via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conclude /kuhn-KLOOD/ [verb] – to end something or bring it to a close The concert concluded with a fireworks display above the stadium. charter /CHAHR-ter/ [verb] – to hire or rent a vehicle or vessel for private use The research team chartered a boat to reach the remote island for their study. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [preposition] – on or into a ship, aircraft, train, or other vehicle The passengers were already aboard the airplane when the storm started. domed /dohmd/ [adjective] – having a rounded or curved roof or top The observatory featured a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – a significant event or point in development The team’s victory was a major milestone in their sports career. reflection /ri-FLEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of thinking deeply about something; consideration After the meeting, I took a moment for reflection on the new ideas presented. outdated /out-DEY-tid/ [adjective] – no longer in use or no longer useful because of being old-fashioned or out of date The old computer system is outdated and needs to be replaced. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] – an original model on which something is patterned or based The engineers created…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult and requiring a lot of effort or skill The project was challenging because we had to meet tight deadlines. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience or come upon something, especially unexpectedly He encountered many problems during his first week at work. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation or condition that makes something more difficult or confusing The meeting had some complications due to technical issues. malfunctioning /mal-FUHNGK-shuh-nuhng/ [adjective] – not working properly The equipment was malfunctioning, so the team had to stop the experiment. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact The new smartphone has a user-friendly interface that helps seniors navigate apps easily. intent /in-TENT/ [noun] – the purpose or goal that someone wants to achieve The company’s intent was to reduce waste through improved packaging. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] – a small device that conducts electricity and is used to detect or deliver electrical signals Doctors placed electrodes on the patient’s chest to monitor heart activity during the test. synthesizer /SIN-thuh-sahy-zer/ [noun] – an electronic device or software that generates sound,…
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