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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overexploitation /oh-ver-ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using too much of something, especially a natural resource Overexploitation of groundwater quickly decreased the water table and runoff. extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – not now existing A few bird species are already extinct. treaty /TREE-tee/ [noun] – a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders The peace treaty will be signed by both parties, as agreed. ratify /RAT-uh-fahy/ [verb] – (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official The climate convention has not yet been ratified by more than 60…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cricket /KRIK-it/ [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together The only sound was a cricket chirping. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating It was the only edible thing in the pantry. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition Fiber has no calories or nutritional value. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time The company is committed to environmental sustainability. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. canine /KEY-nahyn/ [adjective] – of or like an animal of the dog family My mother is a specialist in canine care. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect He violated the terms of his agreement. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision Her lawyer filed a lawsuit against the company she’s working for. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – connected with taking care of the health…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. veterinarian /vet-er-uh-NAIR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a person trained in the medical treatment of animals The chief veterinarian treats all kinds and sizes of animals. prey /prey/ [noun] – an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal The eagle had a strong grip on its prey. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must utilize all available resources. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the study of how to produce machines that have some of the qualities that the human mind has, such as the ability to understand language,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. one-sided /WUHN-SAHY-did/ [adjective] – not balanced or fair The material shows a one-sided point of view of history. compassionate /kuhm-PASH-uh-nit/ [adjective] – feeling or showing sympathy and sadness for the suffering or bad luck of others, and wanting to help them How can we become compassionate and go out of our way to help them? prior /PRAHY-er/ [adjective] – existing or happening before something else, or before a particular time The contract will be signed prior to the ceremony. reason /REE-zuhn/ [verb] – to argue with and try to persuade someone I kept my voice gentle…
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