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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unsustainable fishing methods should not continue. sector /SEK-ter / [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The banking sector has lost a lot of money. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption decreased during the winter. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use. She was wearing a disposable diaper. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outlaw /OUT-law/ [verb] – to make something illegal or unacceptable The new law will outlaw smoking in public areas. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food The newlywed couple received a whole set of silver cutlery as a gift. legislative /LEJ-is-ley-tiv/ [adjective] – relating to laws and the process of making laws There has been no legislative action on either suggestion. polystyrene /pol-ee-STAHY-reen/ [noun] – a light, usually white plastic used especially for putting around delicate objects inside containers to protect them from damage, or for putting around something to prevent…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. knowledgeable /NOL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – knowing a lot She’s very knowledgeable about art. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting A rainbow is a natural phenomenon. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – an idea or belief that is not true They were under the illusion that the company was doing well. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk The toddler tried to walk but kept falling down. exaggerate /ig-ZAJ-uh-reyt / [verb] – to make something seem…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. norm /nawrm/ [noun ] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with In a decade, it may be the norm. downside /DOUN-sahyd/ [noun] – a disadvantage of a situation The downside to living here, of course, is that it is expensive. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time that something lasts The course is three years in duration. technically /TEK-nik-lee / [adverb] – according to an exact understanding of rules, facts, etc. Even if it were technically possible, we do not have the money to do…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Many people advocate expanding the number of gyms for improved health. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which the beauty or quality of something is destroyed or spoiled Weak nutrients and drought are two of the main causes of soil degradation. plow /plou/ [noun] – a large farming tool with blades that dig into the earth, or a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle that moves snow or sand The soil had been turned…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dump /duhmp/ [verb] – to put down or drop something in a careless way He dumped the bags on the table. agenda /uh-JEN-duh/ [noun] – a list of aims or possible future achievements Let’s proceed to the next item on the agenda. elimination /ih-lim-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of removing something The elimination of unemployment is still our goal. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger Our software is becoming a standard component of many computer systems. subsequently /SUHB-si-kwuhnt-lee / [adverb] – after something else The original interview…
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