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Red fire ant, one of the world’s most invasive species, makes its debut in Europe

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. globe /glohb/ [noun] – the world The environmental conference discussed strategies for mitigating the impact of climate change on the globe. revelation /rev-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known The revelation of the hidden treasure map in the old attic excited the entire family, sparking an adventurous quest to unearth the long-lost riches. nest /nest / [noun] – a structure built by birds or insects to leave their eggs in to develop, and by some other animals to give birth or live in The…
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Economists question Kishida’s minimum wage target

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©KYODO Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spouse /spouz/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife The company’s policy regarding benefits for spouses of employees with less than two years of service has been a topic of discussion among the staff. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – a specific point, level, or limit After years of hard work, she finally reached the threshold of success she had always dreamed of. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [noun] – an amount of money paid to get insurance Simon pays a monthly premium for his health insurance coverage. diminished /duh-MI-nuhsht/ [adjective] – reduced or decreased in size, amount, or importance…
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Report reveals major brands fueling Cambodia brick kilns with waste

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©Thomas Cristofoletti / Ruom for Unearthed Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pregnancy /PREG-nuhn-see/ [noun] – the state of being pregnant The doctor confirmed her pregnancy during the routine check-up. garment /GAHR-muhnt/ [noun] – a piece of clothing She designed a beautiful garment for the fashion show. scrap /skrap/ [noun] – a small leftover piece or fragment resulting from something larger that has been used, consumed, or produced After finishing the project, there were several metal scraps left on the workshop floor. regulated /REH-gyuh-lay-tuhd/ [adjective] – controlled by rules or laws The factory’s emissions were strictly monitored to ensure they complied with…
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New York chef transforms diets with edible insects

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something The organization advocates for equal access to education for children from all socioeconomic backgrounds. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue over a period of time The company implemented sustainable practices to reduce its environmental impact and promote long-term ecological balance. cricket /KRIK-it/ [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together In the summer, the backyard was often alive with the sounds of crickets, creating a peaceful background symphony. momentum…
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Record rainfall paralyzes Hong Kong, prompting emergency measures

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swiftly /SWIFT-lee/ [adverb] – quickly or immediately The rescue team swiftly responded to the emergency call, arriving at the scene within minutes to provide immediate assistance to the injured hikers. stranded /STRAN-did/ [adjective] – unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transportation or money Due to the sudden snowstorm, many motorists found themselves stranded on the highway, unable to continue their journey until the weather improved. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – if an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist Despite the doctor’s advice and medication, her headaches persisted,…
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Ohtani secures second consecutive American League MVP award unanimously

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©Nikkei Asia Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – very famous and admired or spoken about The legendary musician’s concerts always sold out within minutes due to his immense talent and iconic status. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else After the heavy rainfall, a subsequent flood submerged the lower-lying areas. convey /kuhn-VEY/ [verb] – to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people His artwork conveys profound emotions through vibrant colors and bold strokes. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something The orchestra will commence its performance at seven o’clock sharp….
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Mount Fuji struggles with overtourism

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The scale of the natural disaster was unprecedented, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time The city experienced an influx of tourists during the holiday season, leading to crowded streets and busy shops. explicit /ik-SPLIS-it/ [adjective] – clear and exact The instructions for assembling the furniture were explicit, making the task straightforward and easy to complete. staggering /STAG-uh-ring/ [adjective] – very shocking and surprising The…
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Japan’s teamLab is set to launch an updated digital museum in Tokyo’s mega complex

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©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have The artist’s experimental approach to painting surprised and delighted the art community. merge /murj/ [verb] – to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this The software allows users to seamlessly merge multiple files into a single document. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – something that is not really what it seems to be The magician created the illusion of a disappearing act that left the…
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Fossil in New Mexico suggests a new kind of Tyrannosaurus rex

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©U.S. Sergei Krasinski/Handout via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way The chef maintained a consistent level of quality in all her dishes. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – regard something as being caused by someone or something The success of the project can be attributed to the collaborative efforts of the team. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [verb] – challenge or question the accuracy or validity of something Experts in the field dispute the findings, pointing to methodological flaws in the research. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or…
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Survivors grappling with desperation in wake of Moroccan earthquake in Atlas Mountains

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. desperation /des-puh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take risks in order to change it: Her desperate pleas for help echoed through the night. mounting /MOUN-ting/ [adjective] – increasing or rising His mounting frustration was evident as he struggled to solve the complex puzzle. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something The heavy rain hindered their progress during the hiking expedition, making the trails slippery and challenging to…
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