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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. defy /dih-FAHY/ [verb] – to be extreme or very strange and therefore impossible to believe, describe, or explain The strange occurrences in the remote forest defied logical explanations, leaving researchers puzzled. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization The government officials announced the new policy during a press conference. snap /snap/ [noun] – a sudden, brief spell of cold weather; a sharp drop in temperature The snap in weather took us by surprise, turning a mild day into a chilly one. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to continue to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action The executive made strategic decisions to steer the company towards growth. drought /drout/ [noun] – long period when there is little or no rain The prolonged drought devastated the crops, leading to widespread agricultural losses. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain The financial market faced uncertainty following unexpected regulatory changes. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by Amid…
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©REUTERS/Napat Wesshasartar Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategically /struh-TEE-jik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that helps to achieve a plan, for example, in business or politics The detective strategically placed hidden cameras to monitor the suspect’s movements without being detected. province /PROV-ins / [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws The quaint village is nestled in the province of Tuscany, renowned for its picturesque landscapes and vineyards. transformation /trans-fer-MEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a complete change in the appearance…
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©Brent Paterson/via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something or to limit the development of something The heavy traffic can sometimes hinder our daily commute, causing delays. grim /grim/ [adjective] – extremely bad, worrying, or without hope The news about the economic downturn painted a grim picture of the job market for recent graduates. drain /dreyn/ [noun] – a pipe or channel designed to carry away excess liquid, typically rainwater, from an area, preventing flooding or water accumulation. The rainwater quickly disappeared down the storm drain as the city’s…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the quality that keeps an event developing or making progress after it has started The marathon runner gained momentum as she approached the finish line. implementation /im-pluh-muhn-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of starting to use a plan or system The company announced the implementation of a new policy to improve workplace diversity. eradicate /ih-RAD-i-keyt / [verb] – to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad Efforts are underway to eradicate the invasive species threatening the local ecosystem. crackdown /KRAK-doun/ [noun] – a situation in which someone starts to deal with…
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©Matthias Huss/GLAMOS 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 company achieved an unprecedented level of success with its latest product launch. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The farmers in the region struggled to cope with the prolonged drought. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance The company’s profits began to diminish after the economic downturn. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of water…
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©REUTERS/Tingshu Wang Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Housing regulations can hinder the progression of ambitious development projects. insecurity /in-si-KYOOR-i-tee/ [noun] – the feelings of uncertainty, doubt, or lack of confidence in oneself or about a particular situation The economic instability heightened insecurity among investors, causing hesitation in the market. 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 government’s timely intervention prevented the financial…
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