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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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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. echo /EK-oh / [verb] – to mimic, reflect, or reproduce something similar to what was previously expressed, often indicating a similarity or replication of an action, sentiment, or consequence His actions echo the principles of fairness and justice advocated by civil rights leaders. disruptive /dis-RUHP-tiv/ [adjective] – causing trouble and therefore stopping something from continuing as usual The ongoing construction work is disruptive to the daily routines of the neighborhood residents, causing disturbances and delays in their activities. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to…
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©Peter Foulds/Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience Her awareness of environmental issues grew after attending the school’s Earth Day program. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The candidate launched a campaign to improve public safety in the neighborhood. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv / [adjective] – marking something as clearly different from others The distinctive aroma of…
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©REUTERS/Nicoco Chan Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future The students waited in eager anticipation for the announcement of the exam results. grace /greys / [verb] – to bring honor or charm to something; to adorn with beauty or elegance The blooming flowers graced the garden with vibrant colors. venture /VEN-cher/ [noun] – a risky or daring journey or undertaking Starting a small business can be a challenging venture, but it can also bring great rewards. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [ noun] – the action of…
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©Arterra/Universal Images Group Editorial/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem The school launched an initiative to promote mental health awareness among students. allocate /AL-uh-keyt / [verb] – to distribute or designate resources, such as funds or time, for a particular purpose or task The project manager decided to allocate additional funds to speed up the completion of the construction project. innovative /IN-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – using new methods or ideas The tech company introduced innovative features in its latest smartphone model. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing…
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