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Italy recovers 750 stolen artifacts

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protracted /proh-TRAK-tid/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or made to last longer than necessary The protracted construction project caused inconvenience to the residents, as the noise and disruptions continued for an extended time. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a home The government provided temporary residences for the displaced families affected by the natural disaster. notorious /noh-TAWR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – famous for something bad The politician gained a notorious reputation for his involvement in various scandals and corruption cases. proceeding /pruh-SEE-dings/ [noun] – legal action The criminal proceedings involved presenting evidence and arguments to the court to…
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Experts: US must rely on Japan’s, South Korea’s naval power to keep up with China’s fleet

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. naval /NEY-vuhl / [adjective] – belonging to a country’s navy, or relating to military ships The country invested heavily in its naval capabilities to protect its coastlines and maritime interests. ally /uh-LAHY/ [noun] – a country that has agreed officially to give help and support to another one, especially during a war The soldier felt reassured knowing that they had strong allies on the battlefield, fighting alongside them for a shared cause. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed The renewable energy project proved to be economically viable, attracting investors…
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American Museum of Natural History’s $465M Science Center Takes Flight

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. refined /ri-FAHYND/ [adjective] – improved because of many small changes that have been made The chef prepared a refined and elegant meal for the guests. specimen /SPES-uh-muhn/ [noun] – something shown or examined as an example; a typical example The biologist carefully examined the specimen under the microscope. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The children played happily amid the colorful balloons. awe / aw / [noun] – a feeling of great respect sometimes mixed with fear or surprise The majestic waterfall filled me with awe as I stood at its…
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From photobomb to forever

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mishap /MIS-hap/ [noun] – bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident During the hiking trip, John’s mishap with his backpack caused him to stumble and spill his water bottle. bond /bond/ [verb] – to develop a close connection or strong relationship with someone, or to make someone do this The mother and baby bonded immediately after the birth, forming an instant connection. leap /leep / [noun] – a large jump or sudden movement The cat made a graceful leap from the windowsill to the nearby tree branch. parting /PAHR-ting/ [noun] – a time when you…
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Europe cuts down on short-haul flights, revives rail travel

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. short-haul /SHAWRT-HAWL/ [adjective] – travelling a short distance The airline offers short-haul flights to nearby cities, perfect for weekend getaways. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something The sentiment on social media was mixed, with some expressing support while others voiced their concerns. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something else The national flag is a symbolic representation of a country’s identity and values. hinder /HIN-der / [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit…
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Australia takes bold steps to ban e-cigarettes

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reform /ri-FAWRM / [noun] – an improvement or set of improvements made to a system, law, organization, etc. in order to make it more modern or effective The proposed healthcare reform aims to make medical services more accessible to all citizens. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use I bought a pack of disposable diapers for my baby’s convenience. addictive /uh-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – An addictive activity or food is one that you cannot stop doing or eating once you have started Many people find online shopping addictive, often…
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Sick restaurant workers linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, CDC study reveals

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant Health officials are closely monitoring the outbreak of food poisoning in the area. vomiting /VO-mi-ting/ [gerund] – to pass the contents of your stomach out through your mouth Vomiting is a common symptom of the stomach flu or food poisoning. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The comprehensive insurance plan covered not only car accidents but also theft and natural disasters. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to make smaller or less significant To…
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Activists push to free bears from bile farms

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing negotiations between the two governments aim to resolve the territorial dispute. surrender /suh-REN-der/ [verb] – to give something to somebody in authority The traveler had to surrender their liquids and gels at the airport security checkpoint. legitimate /li-JIT-uh-mit/ [adjective] – approved or legally allowed The website displayed a legitimate security certificate, indicating that it was safe to enter personal information. medication /med-i-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a medicine, or a set of medicines or drugs, used to improve a particular condition…
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Early morning wake-up tips to beat your alarm clock

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. insomnia /in-SOM-nee-uh/ [noun] – the condition of being unable to sleep, over a period of time She suffered from insomnia due to working overtime. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something within something else She improved her sleep quality by incorporating relaxation techniques into her bedtime routine. persist / per-SIST/ [verb] – If an unpleasant feeling or situation persists, it continues to exist Despite trying multiple remedies, her headache persisted throughout the day. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from…
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Professional Tennis Athlete Disqualified from Match due to Unsportsmanlike Conduct

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inspect /in-SPEKT/ [verb] – to look at something or someone carefully in order to discover information, especially about their quality or condition The mechanic will inspect the car’s engine to identify any potential issues. subsequently /SUHB-si-kwuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – after something else She missed her flight and subsequently had to reschedule her entire itinerary. ranked /rangkt/ [adjective] – describes the position or status of someone or something As a top-ranked university, they attract students from all over the world. disqualify /dis-KWOL-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to stop someone from being in a competition or doing something because they are…
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