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World’s first continual cruise to welcome passengers after Belfast repair delays

2024年10月6日

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. continual /kuhn-TIN-yoo-uhl/ [adjective] – happening often; repeating The continual noise from the construction site made it difficult to concentrate. rudder /RUHD-er/ [noun] – a flat piece of wood or metal at the back of a boat or aircraft, moved from side to side in order to control the direction of travel The captain adjusted the rudder to change the direction of the ship. inaugural /in-AW-gyer-uhl/ [adjective] – marking the beginning of something, especially a formal event or series The inaugural flight of the airline’s new route was fully booked. amenity /uh-MEN-i-tee/ [noun] – desirable or useful…
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Ex-Shell VP Cindy Taff leads geothermal energy expansion

2024年10月5日

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©AP Photo/Eric Gay Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to change from one form, state, or situation to another She plans to transition to a new job next year. unconventional /uhn-kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – different from what is usual or from the way most people do things His unconventional way of solving the problem impressed the entire class. geothermal /jee-oh-THUR-muhl/ [adjective] – related to or using the natural heat produced inside the Earth The country is investing in geothermal energy to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. optimism /OP-tuh-miz-uhm/ [noun] – the belief that good things will happen in…
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Rising food prices drive consumers to grocery stores

2024年10月4日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation / in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money Due to inflation, the cost of living has risen across many countries. contrast /kuhn-TRAST/ [verb] – to compare two things to show their differences The teacher asked the class to contrast the two novels for their themes. price-sensitive /prahys SEN-si-tiv/ [adjective] – easily influenced or affected by changes in prices Price-sensitive customers usually wait for sales before making big purchases. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a marketing activity to encourage sales The store ran a promotion to boost holiday…
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Ribeira Sacra winegrowers embrace steep hills and a rich heritage in Spain

2024年10月3日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this The study of viticulture includes understanding soil types, climate, and grape varieties. devastate /DEV-uh-steyt/ [verb] – to destroy a place or thing completely or cause great damage The hurricane devastated the coastal town, leaving many residents without homes. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The unexpected announcement triggered a wave of excitement among the fans. affluent /AF-loo-uhnt/ [adjective] – having a lot of money or owning a lot of things The affluent neighborhood is known for its luxury…
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Meta unveils advanced virtual reality headset and smart glasses at Menlo Park Event

2024年10月2日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prototype /PROH-tuh-tahyp/ [noun] – a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed The engineer created a prototype of the car before producing the final model. lightweight /LAHYT-weyt/ [adjective] – designed to be easy to carry; not heavy This backpack is lightweight, making it perfect for hiking and traveling. neural interface /NOOR-uhl IN-ter-feys/ [noun phrase] – a system that allows communication between a brain and an external device The neural interface helped the scientist understand how the brain processes information. cutting-edge /KUH-tuhng EJ/ [adjective] – highly advanced; the most…
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Rising wolf population leads EU to consider loosening protections

2024年10月1日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. convention /kuhn-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a large formal meeting of people who do something as a job or have a similar interest The teachers attended a convention to discuss new education strategies. frustration /fruh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the feeling of being upset or annoyed because of the inability to achieve something She felt frustration when the computer crashed before she saved her work. rural /ROOR-uhl/ [adjective] – in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town The small, rural village had only one school and a few shops. lobbyist /LOB-ee-ist/ [noun] – someone who tries…
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Billionaire entrepreneur’s team completes groundbreaking space mission

2024年9月30日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. entrepreneur /ahn-truh-pruh-NUR/ [noun] – someone who starts their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity The young entrepreneur opened a cafe that quickly became popular with locals. groundbreaking /GROUND-brey-king/ [adjective] – if something is groundbreaking, it is very new and a big change from other things of its type The scientist made a groundbreaking discovery that changed the way we understand diseases. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Graduating from university was a major milestone in his life. spacewalk /SPEYS-wawk/ [noun]…
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California enacts law mandating school districts to limit student smartphone use by 2026

2024年9月29日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to give someone the authority to act in a certain way The government will mandate new safety rules for all public buildings. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or fact that affects a situation The athlete continued to compete, despite the difficult circumstances of an injury. enforce /en-FAWRS/ [verb] – to make sure that laws or rules are followed The school will enforce the dress code to maintain a professional environment. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – a rule or law that limits something The city has a restriction on noise levels after 10…
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Weihenstephan’s brewmaster champions alcohol-free beer amid rising demand at Oktoberfest

2024年9月28日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewmaster /BROO-mas-ter/ [noun] – a person who is responsible for brewing beer The brewmaster created a new recipe for a seasonal beer. alcohol-free /AL-kuh-hawl free/ [adjective] – not containing alcohol; free from alcoholic content Many people enjoy alcohol-free drinks at parties. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept or admit the existence or truth of something She will acknowledge the importance of teamwork in her presentation. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] – to keep possession of; to continue to have The library will retain old books for future readers. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a pleasant smell, often associated with…
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Milan Fashion Week 2025: Designers embrace muted tones and nostalgia amid uncertainty

2024年9月27日

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. muted /MYOO-tid/ [adjective] – having a soft or subdued color; not bright or strong The walls were painted in a muted shade of blue that calmed the room. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a sentimental longing for the past, often in a wistful way She felt a sense of nostalgia when looking at old photographs from her childhood. reimagine /ree-i-MAJ-in/ [verb] – to think about something in a new or different way The artist decided to reimagine the famous painting using modern colors and shapes. deconstructed /dee-kuhn-STRUHK-tuhd/ [adjective] – broken down into parts to understand or analyze;…
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