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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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©(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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©Michael Brown/IUCN via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elucidate /ih-LOO-si-deyt/ [verb] – to explain something or make something clear The teacher will elucidate the math problem for the students. dichotomy /dahy-KOT-uh-mee/ [noun] – a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things There is a clear dichotomy between city life and country life. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible result of a decision or action Not studying had serious ramifications for his exam results. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount when riding a bicycle on busy roads. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – weak, uncertain, or…
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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening very quickly or suddenly, or very steep The company faced a precipitous decline in sales last year. fortuitous /fawr-TOO-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening by chance, often in a lucky way. It was fortuitous that the bus arrived just on time. irrevocable /ih-REV-uh-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change or stop The company made an irrevocable decision to close the store. tenacious /tuh-NEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – holding tightly or continuing to do something strongly The team made a tenacious effort to finish the project. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop,…
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