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Florida’s freshwater springs face growing threats from pollution and overuse

2025年10月6日

fresh water

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jeopardy /JEP-er-dee/ [noun] – danger of loss, harm, or failure The rare bird species is in jeopardy because of habitat destruction. phosphate /FOS-feyt/ [noun] – a chemical compound containing phosphorus used in fertilizers and detergents The river became polluted after factories released phosphates from cleaning products. potable /POH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – safe to drink Engineers worked to provide potable water to communities affected by the drought. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – a limit or restriction that controls what can be done The city faced constraints on water use during the dry season. vitality /vahy-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state…
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New USDA experiment tests drones to deter wolves

2025年10月5日

wolf

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rancher /RAN-cher/ [noun] – a farmer who raises animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses on a large area of land Ranchers in Texas are improving their land to produce healthier cattle. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – causing death; deadly The government banned the use of lethal chemicals in farming to protect the environment. deterrence /dih-TUR-uhns/ [noun] – the act of preventing someone from doing something by making it seem difficult or dangerous Stronger security at airports is meant to provide deterrence against illegal activities. habituate /huh-BICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to become used to something so that it…
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Thousands of redheads gather in Tilburg for annual festival

2025年10月4日

redhead

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize The hospital added services for the distinctive needs of elderly patients. tutorial /too-TAWR-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a lesson or set of instructions about a subject The website offers tutorials on the safe use of laboratory equipment. centerpiece /SEN-ter-pees/ [noun] – the most important or attractive part of something The peace agreement became the centerpiece of the government’s foreign policy. stigmatize /STIG-muh-tahyz/ [verb] – to treat someone or something as shameful or socially unacceptable In the past, certain jobs were stigmatized as low-class work….
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Growing tensions in Paris as overtourism transforms Montmartre

2025年10月3日

Basilica of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – very great or intense The new law had a profound effect on how schools managed student safety. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move or be moved easily The city designed new buses to support the mobility of elderly residents. complicate /KOM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to make something more difficult or complex New parking rules could complicate life for shop owners in the city center. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse Poor waste management can exacerbate environmental pollution in large cities. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing disagreement…
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Tokyo releases simulation to prepare for possible Mount Fuji eruption

2025年10月2日

Mt Fuji

©(AP Photo/Hiro Komae, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/ [noun] – a possible situation or sequence of events that might happen Scientists prepared a scenario where rising sea levels would affect coastal towns. imminent /IM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – about to happen very soon Dark clouds signaled the imminent arrival of a strong storm. apprehension /ap-ri-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – worry or fear that something bad might happen Travelers showed apprehension about delays during the busy holiday season. portent /PAWR-tent/ [noun] – a sign or warning that something, often bad, is going to happen The unusual weather was viewed as a portent of…
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Nigerian chef sets Guinness record with largest pot of jollof rice in Lagos

2025年10月1日

Cris-News (32)

©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality or success Winning the award gave the school great prestige in the community. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being special and important to someone The teacher’s story had strong resonance with many of her students. prowess /PROU-is/ [noun] – great ability or skill The athlete showed his prowess by winning three gold medals. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the…
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Nigeria bans raw shea nut exports to boost local industry

2025年10月1日

shea

©(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

Cris-News (20)

©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

matcha

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

crochet

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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