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©REUTERS/Hannah McKay Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way of considering something His experience working abroad broadened his perspective on cultural diversity. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden The company decided to disclose its financial records to the public after much deliberation. recognition /rek-uhg-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – acknowledgment, appreciation, or identification of someone’s achievements, actions, or qualities The professor received international recognition for his groundbreaking research in the field of astrophysics. retailer /REE-tay-luh/ [noun] – a person, shop, or business that sells goods to the public The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person The company will confront significant challenges in the upcoming fiscal year due to economic uncertainties. trader /TREY-der/ [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The trader specialized in importing rare artifacts from different parts of the world to sell at antique auctions. scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/ [noun] – a description of possible actions or events in the future In the worst-case scenario, the team prepared for a sudden surge in demand for their product during the holiday season. yield /yeeld/ [noun]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comply /kuhm-PLAHY/ [verb] – to act according to an order, set of rules, or request The company must comply with the safety regulations to ensure workplace well-being. commodity /kuh-MOD-i-tee/ [noun] – a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold Coffee and cocoa are popular commodities in international trade due to their high demand. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. The antique vase originated in ancient Greece and dates back to the 5th century BC. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of depending on or trusting in…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. erupt /ih-RUHPT / [verb] – to burst out or explode, especially in terms of a volcano emitting lava. The volcano erupted suddenly, sending ash and smoke into the sky. crack /krak/ [noun] – a narrow opening or fissure The earthquake caused a crack to form in the ground. extend /ik-STEND/ [verb] – to make something longer or larger; to stretch out She tried to extend her reach to grab the book from the shelf. measurement /MEZH-er-muhnt/ [noun] – the quantitative data collected or observed from specific tools or instruments Accurate measurements are essential in scientific experiments….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. defy /dih-FAHY/ [verb] – to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain The strange occurrences in the remote forest defied logical explanations, leaving researchers puzzled. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization The government officials announced the new policy during a press conference. snap /snap/ [noun] – a sudden, brief spell of cold weather; a sharp drop in temperature The snap in weather took us by surprise, turning a mild day into a chilly one. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action The executive made strategic decisions to steer the company towards growth. drought /drout/ [noun] – long period when there is little or no rain The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread agricultural losses. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain The financial market faced uncertainty following unexpected regulatory changes. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Amid…
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