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Starbucks aims to boost U.S. sales with new strategies and products

Starbucks

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal, especially in business or war The company took strategic steps to enter the European market successfully. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – money that a company or organization earns from its business activities The airline saw a rise in revenue after adding new international routes. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption It rained for three consecutive days during the festival. streamline /STREEM-lahyn/ [verb] – to make something simpler and more efficient The manager is streamlining the hiring process to save time. customizable /kuhs-tuhm-AHYZ-uh-buhl/…
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Composting offers a sustainable solution to organic waste in landfills

composting

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] – very strong or powerful The scientist warned that the chemical was a potent substance that could harm plants quickly. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the ability to not be affected by something harmful or difficult Some insects have developed resistance to chemical pesticides used in farming. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period of time with very little or no rain Farmers had difficulty growing crops due to severe droughts in the region. curbside /KURB-sahyd/ [adjective] – located or happening at the side of the street The city started a curbside recycling program…
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Chinese researchers reveal mollusks living in deep ocean trench

creature

©(Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or extreme in degree The desert is known for its intense heat during the summer months. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a small vehicle or device designed to operate underwater The scientists used a submersible to examine coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. inaccessible /in-uhk-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – difficult or impossible to reach or enter The mountain village becomes inaccessible during heavy snow. microbe /MAHY-krohb/ [noun] – a very small living thing, especially one that causes disease, that can only…
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Healthy lifestyle shown to ameliorate memory loss in older adults, U.S. study finds

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better The city plans to ameliorate traffic by building more bridges. stimulation /stim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – encouragement of something to make it develop or become more active Music can provide mental stimulation during long study hours. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The teacher gave a comprehensive explanation of the science topic. holistic /hoh-LIS-tik/ [adjective] – dealing with or treating the whole of something or someone and not just a part A holistic approach to learning includes mind and body exercises….
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Morocco’s argan forests face ecological and economic pressure

argan tree

©(AP Photo/Mosa’ab Elshamy) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cosmetic /koz-MET-ik/ [noun] – a product used on the face or body to improve appearance Many shops sell natural cosmetics made from fruit and herbs. conversion /kuhn-VUR-zhuhn/ [noun] – the act of changing something into a different form or use The conversion of old buildings into hotels is popular in big cities. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming worse in quality or condition Soil degradation makes it hard for farmers to grow crops. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the variety of plant and animal life in a particular area Pollution in the…
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Archaeologists uncover 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel

Archeo

©(AP Photo by Ariel Schalit) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burial /BER-ee-uhl/ [noun] – the act or ceremony of placing a dead body into the ground The ancient tribe had a special burial ground near the mountains. pose /pohz/ [noun] – a specific position of the body, especially when arranged deliberately The model sat in a relaxed pose for the painting session. ochre /OH-ker/ [noun] – a natural earth pigment containing iron, used for coloring in art and decoration Artists in ancient Rome often used ochre to paint walls and pottery. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the process of becoming visible, known,…
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U.N. court says countries may be legally responsible for climate inaction

Make polluters pay

©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment or action made to correct a wrong or damage, especially between countries or groups The company offered reparations to local farmers after polluting their water supply. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – related to human existence or survival, especially when under serious threat Scientists warned that nuclear war poses an existential threat to humanity. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by a person or group against another The company faced several lawsuits after releasing unsafe products. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – very important or central to…
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Major U.S. ice cream makers to eliminate artificial dyes by 2028

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sustained /suh-STEYND/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time without stopping The new policy was introduced after sustained criticism from environmental groups. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by chemical processes rather than natural sources The company decided to replace synthetic flavors in its snacks with natural ones. additive /AD-i-tiv/ [noun] – a substance added to something in a small amount to improve it or preserve it The bread contains additives to keep it fresh longer. hyperactivity /hahy-per-ak-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition in which someone is too active and has difficulty sitting still or focusing Studies have…
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Storm reveals 18th-century warship on remote Scottish island

ship wreck

©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigate /FRIG-it/ [noun] – a type of fast and medium-sized warship, especially used by the navy The navy deployed a frigate to patrol the area after several pirate attacks. dendrochronology /den-droh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific method of dating trees or wooden objects by analyzing their growth rings Scientists applied dendrochronology to determine the age of the temple’s roof structure. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that has been prepared for building or construction The cabin was built using timber from the nearby forest. trailer /TREY-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle without an engine that…
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New reproductive technique helps eight babies avoid genetic diseases

DNA

©(Newcastle Fertility Centre, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mitochondrial /mahy-tuh-KAHN-dree-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to mitochondria (the parts of a cell that produce energy) Scientists are developing treatments for mitochondrial conditions that affect the heart. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or suffering The new vaccine protects people from devastating infectious diseases. seizure /SEE-zher/ [noun] – sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior, movement, or consciousness The child was taken to the hospital after having seizures during the night. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a great victory or achievement The…
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