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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gadget /GAJ-it/ [noun] – a small device or machine with a particular purpose Have you seen this cool tiny device? unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl / [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unless population growth is controlled, life on Earth will become unsustainable. undertake /uhn-der-TEYK/ [verb] – to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult We could undertake the work for the time being. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or…
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© REUTERS via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crimson /KRIM-zuhn/ [adjective] – having a dark, deep red color Leaves turn crimson in the fall season. engulf /en-GUHLF/ [verb] – to surround and cover something or someone completely According to the reports, the fire engulfed nearly the entire neighborhood. orbit /AWR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star The spaceship will enter orbit around the Earth once it has reached space. congregate /KONG-gri-geyt/ [verb] – to gather together into a large group Many cats congregate in the park near my house. connotation…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prehistoric /pree-hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – describing the period before there were written records Painting dates back to the prehistoric times. megalodon /me-ga-luh-duhn/ [noun] – a very large shark that existed millions of years ago The teeth of certain megalodons were almost 7 inches long. broadcaster /BRAWD-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programs He was a famous broadcaster in the 1950s. biologist /bahy-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies biology As a biologist, my main interest has been human genetics. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt / [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Although the technology originated in the United Kingdom, it was developed in the United States. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little The rent has increased over time, but only modestly. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions In the Philippine Sea, the…
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©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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