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© Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. depict /dih-PIKT/ [verb] – to represent or show something in a picture or story The images released by the media depict the impact of the recent volcanic eruption. blanket /BLANG-kit/ [verb] – to cover something completely with a thick layer The ocean’s visibility is poor. It’s blanketed by a thick mist. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] – broken or torn pieces of something larger The satellite spotted potential debris from the missing plane. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn / [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The storm caused disruption to flight schedules. stranded /STRAN-did/ [adjective] – unable to leave somewhere because of a problem such as not having any transport or money We were left stranded on the third avenue due to the flood. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There was widespread support for the president. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. participant /AP-li-kuhnt/ [noun] – a person who takes part in or becomes involved in a particular activity She has been an active participant in the debate. scan /skan/ [verb] – to look at something carefully, with the eyes or with a machine, in order to get information She scanned the faces of the men getting off the train. notion /NOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea We each have a notion of just what kind of person we’d like to be. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or happening in many places and/or among many people There…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archipelago /ahr-kuh-PEL-uh-goh/ [noun] – a group of islands, or an area of sea where there are many islands There are several huge islands in the Hawaiian archipelago, as well as several very small ones. oceanographer /oh-shuh-NOG-ruh-phur/ [noun] – a person who studies many matters concerned with oceans including marine geology, physics, chemistry, and biology Jacques-Yves Cousteau was a famous French oceanographer. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Tourists are more vulnerable to attacks because they are unfamiliar with the city’s danger zones. drought /drout/ [noun] – a…
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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 morning on Tuesdays and Thursdays, renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The area is renowned for its amazing natural beauty. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to return quickly to a previous good condition after problems The US economy continues to be very resilient. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being able to continue over a period of time Many species have been reduced, and there are a variety of things that need to be done to maintain the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary He was critical of his brother and spoke some harsh words to him. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transportation and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively More funds are required to keep the city’s infrastructure in good working order. renewable /ri-NOO-uh-bl/ [adjective] – Renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as they are used The village obtains all its energy from renewable sources. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the…
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