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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult A tree trunk on the road was the biggest obstacle in our path. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating Many elderly people will be affected by the library closures. spokesman /SPOHKS-muhn/ [noun] – someone who is chosen by a group or organization to speak officially to the public for them Whenever the president is in difficulties, the press faces his spokesman. indicator /IN-di-key-ter/ [noun] – something that shows…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES/ [noun] – the act of making something public or available for use A press release was provided by the organization confirming the appointment of a new CEO. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to pass a disease from one person or animal to another When an infected person coughs or sneezes, COVID-19 is transmitted by droplets of saliva or nasal discharge. transmission /trans-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – the process of passing something from one person or place to another To prevent the transmission of the virus from mother to child, this drug is used. declaration /dek-luh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deluge /DEL-yooj/ [noun] – a very large amount of rain or water There’s a typhoon today. Be careful not to get caught in the deluge. on the lookout /on thuh LOOK-out/ [phrasal noun] – to search for something or someone Richard is constantly on the lookout for a new recipe to try. torrent /TAWR-uhnt/ [noun] – a large stream of water that moves very fast Due to the incident, the river became a raging torrent. stand with /stand with/ [idiom] – to be or remain united (in support of or opposition to something) They promised to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. uncertainty /uhn-SUR-tn-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not known, or something that is not known or certain Life is loaded with uncertainties. declaration /dek-luh-REY-shuhn / [noun] – an announcement, often one that is written and official A statement of their commercial interests must be made by members of Congress. spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization An airline spokesperson said that flights will operate as planned. modification /mod-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change to something, usually to improve it It is reasonably straightforward to…
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