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Duracell launches cutting-edge eco-friendly power solution

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. portable /PAWR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily moved or carried; not fixed in one place The small, lightweight backpack is very portable, making it perfect for hiking. solar panel /SOH-ler PAN-l / [noun] – a device that collects sunlight and converts it into electricity The solar panel on the roof provides energy for the entire house. conversion /kuhn-VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the process of changing something from one form, use, or system to another The conversion of the old factory into a modern apartment building took several months. versatile /VUR-suh-tl / [adjective] – able to adapt or be adapted…
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SpaceX’s Starship test ends in failure after reaching space

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©REUTERS/Go Nakamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. setback /SET-bak/ [noun] – something that happens that delays or prevents a process from developing The cancellation of the event due to bad weather was a setback for the organizers’ plans. swift /swift/ [adjective] – happening or moving quickly or within a short time, especially in a smooth and easy way Due to the team’s swift response, they were able to resolve the issue and resume operations within a short timeframe. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something The manager acknowledged the team’s hard…
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Asian wealth managers head to Dubai for client diversification

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or owning a lot of things The affluent businessman owned multiple luxury properties and drove a fleet of high-end cars. asset /AS-et/ [noun] – anything of value that is owned by an individual, company, or entity She considered her house and investments as valuable assets that contributed to her overall financial stability. neutral /NOO-truhl/ [adjective] – not taking sides or showing no bias or preference in a conflict or dispute During the negotiations, the mediator remained neutral and refrained from expressing any personal opinions to ensure a…
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Scientists unlock lunar soil’s agricultural potential, paving the way for sustainable moon farming

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©Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bacteria /bak-TEER-ee-uh / [noun] – very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of many diseases Farmers added beneficial bacteria to the soil to improve crop growth. clarify /KLAR-uh-fahy / [verb] – to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation The teacher clarified the confusing concept, making it easier for the students to understand. prompt /prompt / [verb] – to make something happen The unexpected noise prompted everyone in the room to turn around and look. dissolve /dih-ZOLV/ [verb] – (of a solid) to…
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Indonesia speeds decarbonization with $20 billion green energy push

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of giving someone their part of a total amount of something to use in a particular way The government’s fund allocation for renewable energy projects prioritized solar and wind farms, aiming to allocate 40% of the total budget to these initiatives. anticipated /an-TIS-uh-pey-tid/ [adjective] – something that is expected, predicted, or foreseen to happen or occur in the future The company’s anticipated growth in the next fiscal year prompted strategic investments to meet the expected demand. intensified /uhn-TEN-suh-fide/ [adjective] – describes something that has been made more intense, heightened, or…
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Study finds 1 in 4 people eating healthy meals also snack unhealthily

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. supplement /SUHP-luh-ment/ [verb] – to add something to something to make it larger or better The athlete decided to supplement his training regimen with a specialized diet to enhance his performance. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens The company implemented preventive security measures to safeguard sensitive data and protect against potential cyber threats. consumption / kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used or eaten The government issued warnings about excessive sugar consumption due to its negative effects on health. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for…
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Elfyn Evans clinches a sensational victory, leading Toyota’s podium sweep in the World Rally Championship finale

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©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns / [noun] – the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type The lion’s dominance over the savannah was evident as it roamed freely, asserting its position as the king of the jungle. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without an interruption Mary completed her consecutive marathons, showcasing remarkable endurance and dedication to her fitness goals. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn / [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future The children’s anticipation for the upcoming birthday party…
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Prenatal Mediterranean diet boosts 2-year-olds’ abilities

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse The counselor provided an intervention for the student struggling with academic challenges, offering guidance and support. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv / [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens Regular exercise and a healthy diet are important preventive measures against various chronic health conditions. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The loss of a loved one can lead to a profound sense of grief…
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Japan announces 10% of its people are 80 or older on Respect for the Elderly Day

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing construction of the new library is expected to be completed by the end of the year. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official The company will issue a statement regarding the product recall later today. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time Efforts to sustain the local wildlife population through conservation programs have been successful. echo /EK-oh/ [verb] – to repeat details that are similar to, and…
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Scientists rediscover elusive echidna species in remote Indonesian mountains

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mammal /MAM-uhl / [noun] – any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs The zoo recently welcomed a new mammal, a baby elephant. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to describe, find, achieve, or remember The rare bird species proved elusive, escaping the birdwatchers’ keen eyes. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The historical artifacts discovered had great significance for understanding ancient civilizations. resolve /ri-ZOLV/ [verb] – to solve or end a problem or difficulty The team worked together to resolve the…
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