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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unexpected /un-ik-SPEK-tid/ [adjective] – not expected; surprising The sudden rainstorm was unexpected and caught everyone by surprise. nocturnal /nok-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – active during the night rather than during the day Owls are nocturnal birds that hunt at night for small animals like mice. elusive /i-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, catch, or achieve The elusive thief managed to escape from the police yet again. graceful /GREYS-fuhl/ [adjective] – having or showing grace or elegance The ballet dancer performed with graceful movements that mesmerized the audience. awkward /AWK-werd/ [adjective] – causing or feeling embarrassment or inconvenience He…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sinuous /SIN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – moving in a twisting, curving, or indirect way, or having many curves The river followed a sinuous path through the valley, winding gracefully between the hills. terrain /tuh-REYN/ [noun] – an area of land, when considering its natural features The hikers navigated the rugged terrain carefully, climbing over rocks and through dense forests. grasp /grasp/ [noun] – understanding or comprehension of something His grasp of quantum physics allowed him to contribute significantly to the latest research findings. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – metaphorically refers to the expected paths or courses of development and…
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©Scott Reid/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precursor /pri-KUR-ser/ [noun] – something that happened or existed before another thing, especially if it either developed into it or had an influence on it The discovery of primitive bone tools is considered a precursor to more advanced tool-making techniques in human history. roam /rohm/ [verb] – to move about or travel, especially without a clear idea of what you are going to do In a bustling city, pigeons often roam the streets, pecking at scraps and searching for food. pineal gland /PIN-ee-uhl GLAND/ [noun] – a small organ in the brain…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. discern /dih-SURN/ [verb] – to perceive, recognize, or detect something, typically something subtle or not easily noticeable She could discern his hesitation from the way he avoided eye contact. arthritis /ahr-THRAHY-tis/ [noun] – a serious condition in which a person’s joints (the places where two bones are connected) become painful, swollen, and stiff Her grandmother struggled with arthritis, making it difficult for her to move comfortably. preliminary /pri-LIM-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – coming before a more important action or event, especially introducing or preparing for it The preliminary findings from the study suggest a need for further investigation…
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©Rodrigo Temp Muller/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. diminutive /dih-MIN-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – very small or tiny The diminutive puppy fit perfectly in the palm of her hand. fossilized /FOS-uh-lized/ [adjective] – preserved in the form of a fossil The fossilized remains of the dinosaur were unearthed by archaeologists last summer. predator /PRED-uh-ter/ [noun] – an animal that hunts, kills, and eats other animals The tiger is a formidable predator known for its stealth and strength in hunting prey. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation in which something no longer exists The extinction of the dinosaurs occurred millions of…
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