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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. permit /PUR-mit/ [noun] – an official document that allows you to do something or go somewhere The work permit is not renewable. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The demonstrations were part of a campaign to stop a proposed building project in the region. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Huge carbon emissions into the biosphere pose a risk of catastrophes. reconsider /ree-kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think again about a decision…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commission /kuh-MISH-uhn/ [verb] – to choose someone to do a piece of work, or to have a piece of work done He commissioned a well-known artist to paint his family. bogus /BOH-guhs/ [adjective] – (of something) not what it appears or claims to be; false but made to look real Upon investigation, the ID card he presented was bogus. solicit /suh-LIS-it/ [verb] – to ask for something in a persuasive and determined way Public officials are forbidden from soliciting gifts or money in exchange for favor. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion, often held…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemoration /kuh-mem-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is done to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event We gave out stamps during the commemoration of Children’s Day. inaugurate /in-AW-gyuh-reyt/ [verb] – to mark the beginning of a new period, style, or activity The board of directors inaugurated the new museum. march /mahrch/ [verb] – to walk through a public place as part of a public event to express support for something, or disagreement with or disapproval of something People from all walks of life marched for civil rights. lobby /LOB-ee/ [verb] – to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptocurrency /KRIP-toh-kur-uhn-see/ [noun] – a digital currency produced by a public network, rather than any government, that uses cryptography to make sure payments are sent and received safely A group of young entrepreneurs plans to debut the new cryptocurrency next month. start-up /STAHRT-uhp/ [noun] – a small business that has just been started The start-up costs were estimated to be too high. tether /TETH-er/ [verb] – to connect or relate someone or something to another thing The development of green car technologies has been tethered to long-term improvements for the automotive industry. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – (especially of a disease or something bad) continuing for a long time There is a chronic shortage of teachers. reliant /ri-LAHY-uhnt/ [adjective] – needing a particular thing or person in order to continue, to work correctly, or to succeed The project’s success is reliant on success. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get There is a scarcity of skilled workers in the company. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – forming the base, from which everything else develops We must make a big fundamental approach to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. board /bawrd/ [noun] – the group of people who are responsible for controlling and organizing a company or organization The proposal needs to be approved by the board first before implementation. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The company’s takeover could mean additional job losses. unsolicited /uhn-suh-LIS-i-tid/ [adjective] – not asked for There are no records for the demo tape requests. These are unsolicited. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone The government has passed a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. liable /LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – having (legal) responsibility for something or someone If a child does not attend school, the law holds the parents liable. take effect /teyk ih-FECT/ [phrasal verb] – start to apply The medicine started to take effect after a few minutes. deputy /DEP-yuh-tee/ [noun] – a person who is given the power to do something instead of another person, or the person whose rank is immediately below that of the leader of an organization I’m acting as deputy while the boss is not yet here. landmark /LAND-mahrk/ [noun] – an important stage in…
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