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Scientists report success in efforts to restore red-legged frogs

2025年9月24日

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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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German economy contracts 0.3% in Q2 2025 amid tariffs and weak spending

2025年9月23日

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©AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement of behavior or character The new rules had a salutary effect on public safety. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to quickly return to a previous good condition after problems The city was resilient after the flood and rebuilt quickly. expedient /ik-SPEE-dee-uhnt/ [adjective] – helpful or useful in a particular situation, but sometimes not morally right Taking the train was the most expedient choice for the short trip. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The climber was in…
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CEO pay in S&P 500 rises nearly 10% in 2024 as pay gap widens

2025年9月22日

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©Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very sudden and steep The hikers stopped at the edge of the precipitous cliff. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful or damaging Too much screen time can have deleterious effects on sleep. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible results of an action or decision The new law could have serious ramifications for small businesses. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – most noticeable or important The most salient point in her speech was climate change. paradigmatic /par-uh-dig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – serving as a typical example or model of something The scientist’s work…
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Young U.S. graduates face rising job market struggles as employers favor experience

2025年9月21日

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©AP Illustration / Peter Hamlin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her Teamwork is indispensable for success in a big project. tenacious /tuh-NEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – holding tightly onto something, or keeping an opinion in a determined way She is tenacious and never gives up on her goals. efficacious /ef-i-KEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to produce the intended result The new medicine was efficacious in reducing pain. discernment /dih-SURN-muhnt/ [noun] – the ability to judge people and things well Her…
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Genetic study identifies four distinct giraffe species after decades of research

2025年9月20日

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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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FDA orders recall of Walmart shrimp linked to radioactive isotope

2025年9月19日

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©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence of something harmful, dirty, or unwanted that makes a place or substance unsafe The restaurant faced problems due to contamination in its kitchen water supply. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to remove something, or to stop offering it The company decided to withdraw its new product after customers complained. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the state of being in contact with something harmful or dangerous The report warned that long exposure to polluted air may cause health problems. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to create or present a possible danger…
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Mexico’s iconic axolotl faces precipitous decline

2025年9月18日

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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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Cambridge Dictionary adds 6,000 new words in 2025 update

2025年9月17日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slang /slang/ [noun] – informal language, often used by a particular group of people The teacher explained that many young people use slang on social media. filler /FIL-er/ [noun] – a word or sound used in speech to fill a pause or gap, often without real meaning People sometimes use “um” or “uh” as a filler during conversations. linguistic /ling-GWIS-tik/ [adjective] – related to language or the study of language The country has many linguistic differences between regions. demonstrable /dih-MON-struh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be shown or proved clearly The new rule had a demonstrable effect…
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Osprey numbers drop as food source dwindles in bay

2025年9月16日

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©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the existence of something. The doctor explained that the disease created an existential threat to health. prescience /PRESH-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to know or guess what will happen in the future The teacher showed prescience when she prepared extra lessons before the storm. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination of something The new law came under close scrutiny from experts. contention /kuhn-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement expressed in an argument There was contention between the two groups about the decision. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Supreme Court allows Mississippi social media law for minors to proceed

2025年9月15日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by one person or group against another The company faced a lawsuit after customers complained about unsafe products. unconstitutional /uhn-kon-sti-TOO-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – not allowed or not in agreement with a country’s constitution Critics argued that banning certain newspapers would be unconstitutional. trafficking /TRAF-i-king/ [noun] – the act of buying, selling, or illegally moving people or goods (often refers to humans or drugs) The organization works to rescue victims of human trafficking. governance /GUHV-er-nuhns/ [noun] – the act or process of controlling, directing, or managing something…
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