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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry

2025年10月1日

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©(AP Photo/David Durowaiye) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved or made pure by removing unwanted parts The company now sells refined sugar instead of raw sugar. disparity /dih-SPAR-i-tee/ [noun] – a large and unfair difference between two things Data revealed a clear disparity between the number of students in rural schools and the resources they receive. obstruct /uhb-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to block or stop something from happening or moving Heavy rain may obstruct workers from finishing the construction. divergence /dih-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – a situation where two things move apart or become different The two countries showed a…
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Climate change intensified deadly wildfires in Turkey, Greece, and Cyprus, study finds

2025年9月30日

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©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or become known New dangers may emerge when the forest becomes too dry. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving new knowledge or understanding The teacher gave an illuminating explanation about climate change. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, clear, or leaving no doubt The evidence gave an unequivocal answer about the cause of the fire. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in danger, uncertain, or not safe The hikers stood on a precarious path near the cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid The ineluctable truth is that summers…
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Japan expands matcha production as global demand surges

2025年9月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivated /KUHL-tuh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – grown with care or under special conditions The chef used cultivated mushrooms in the special dish. versatility /vur-suh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to be used in many different ways The chef praised the versatility of rice because it can be cooked in many styles. practitioner /prak-TISH-uh-ner/ [noun] – a person who regularly does or is skilled in a particular art, activity, or profession Medical practitioners discussed new treatments at the conference. commercialization /kuh-mur-shuhl-uh-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of managing something so that it is produced and sold to make a profit The…
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Polish village preserves lace heritage while attracting world fashion houses

2025年9月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bonnet /BON-it/ [noun] – a type of hat tied under the chin, often worn by women or children In the countryside fair, many children wore colorful bonnets decorated with ribbons. garment /GAHR-muhnt/ [noun] – clothing, especially a particular piece of clothing The factory produced winter garments such as coats and jackets for export. lingerie /lahn-zhuh-REY/ [noun] – women’s underwear The fashion show included a section presenting modern lingerie collections. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do something despite difficulties Learning a new language takes time and perseverance to improve step by step. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun]…
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Scientists record rare view of star exploding in Milky Way

2025年9月27日

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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epochal /EP-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important, because it is likely to have a great influence on the future The discovery of penicillin was an epochal change in medicine. lucid /LOO-sid/ [adjective] – clearly expressed and easy to understand The teacher gave a lucid explanation of the math problem. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with Deciding which job offer to take is a real conundrum. seminal /SEM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – strongly influencing later developments Her seminal research changed the way scientists study climate change. monumental…
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Midwest corn farmers struggle with 2025 weather shifts as record harvest forecast

2025年9月26日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – very powerful or difficult, causing fear or respect The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or prevent Climate change is an ineluctable challenge for modern farmers. capricious /kuh-PRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – changing mood or behavior suddenly and without reason The teacher was kind but sometimes capricious in grading papers. judicious /joo-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – showing good judgment Parents should be judicious when choosing food for children. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous or uncertain position He stood on a precarious ladder to fix…
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California lawmakers scheduled to decide on food allergen bill

2025年9月25日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to officially order or require something The school decided to mandate that all students wear uniforms starting next year. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start or happen suddenly Eating too much sugar may trigger headaches in some people. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – a change or improvement to a system, law, or practice The government introduced a reform to improve the education system. exempt /ig-ZEMPT/ [adjective] – not required to do something that others must do Students with good attendance are exempt from taking the final exam. burdensome /BUR-dn-suhm/ [adjective]…
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Scientists report success in efforts to restore red-legged frogs

2025年9月24日

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©(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clear and easy to recognize The teacher heard a distinct sound of laughter coming from the classroom next door. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – existing in large amounts The market had an abundant supply of fresh fruit after the harvest. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading quickly and causing harm to an area The forest was damaged by an invasive insect that killed many healthy trees. binational /bahy-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving two nations The two governments created a binational program to improve trade. herpetologist /hur-pi-TAHL-uhj-ist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies…
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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement of behavior or character The new rules had a salutary effect on public safety. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems The city was resilient after the flood and rebuilt quickly. expedient /ik-SPEE-dee-uhnt/ [adjective] – helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally right Taking the train was the most expedient choice for the short trip. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The climber was in…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very sudden and steep The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time can have deleterious effects on sleep. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action or decision The new law could have serious ramifications for small businesses. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The most salient point in her speech was climate change. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example or model of something The scientist’s work…
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