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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tier /teer/ [noun] – one of several levels or layers The second tier of this course is practical training. subscription /suhb-SKRIP-shuhn/ [noun] – an amount of money that you pay regularly to receive a product or service My subscription with Meg Magazine will expire next month. streaming /STREE-ming/ [noun] – the activity of listening to or watching sound or video directly from the internet A new online streaming service called Bixflix will arrive in the market. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the business or trade in a particular product, including financial products Prices continued to fall on…
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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bid /bid/ [noun] – an attempt to achieve or get something Mr. Thompson’s bid for re-election was unsuccessful. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method Professor Lim discussed the latest innovation in architecture. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way He deemed the next step in the project unnecessary. counterpart /KOUN-ter-pahrt/ [noun] – a person or thing that has the same purpose as another one in a different place or organization She found an exact counterpart of the bookcase she lost….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gene /jeen/ [noun] – a part of the DNA in a cell that controls the physical development, behavior, etc. of an individual plant or animal and is passed on from its parents A defective gene is thought to be the source of the sickness. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the act of fighting against something that is attacking you, or refusing to accept something Tobacco lowers the body’s resistance to disease. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official The office will be issuing permits on Thursday. target /TAHR-git/ [verb] – to direct advertising, criticism,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vertical /VUR-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – standing or pointing straight up or at an angle of 90° to a horizontal surface or line Walls are usually vertical. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept, admit, or recognize something, or the truth or existence of something Historians generally acknowledge her as a pioneer in her field. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – relating to tests, especially scientific ones The drug is still at the experimental stage. comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else Our pricing are comparable to those in other stores. fundamental /fuhn-duh-MEN-tl/ [adjective]…
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©BBC via GETTY IMAGES Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – Consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption This is the third consecutive weekend that I’ve spent working on this project. hinder /HIN-der/ [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit the development of something Don’t let obstacles hinder you from achieving your goals. takeover /TEYK-oh-ver/ [noun] – a situation in which a company gets control of another company by buying enough of its shares The shareholders are discussing the takeover next year. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective] – able to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change Our country has experienced peace and stability for a long time. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The best part about the house’s location is its proximity to shops. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get The scarcity of skilled workers made the problem worse. harsh /hahrsh/ [adjective] – too strong, bright, loud, etc. The weather was harsh yesterday. occurrence /uh-KUR-uhns/ [noun] – something…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [noun] – the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold We estimate the potential market for the new laptops to be around two million people. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount used The senator talked about the fuel consumption in the country. panel /PAN-l/ [noun] – a flat, usually rectangular part, or piece of wood, metal, cloth, etc., that fits into or onto something larger Her house has an old door with oak panels. vow /vou/ [verb] – to make a determined decision or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. recondition /ree-kuhn-DISH-uhn/ [verb] – to fix or update something The company has recently reconditioned its rules and regulations. giant /JAHY-uhnt/ [noun] – a very successful and powerful person or organization Their firm merged with an American tech giant. dissident /DIS-uh-duhnt/ [noun] – a person who strongly disagrees with and publicly criticizes a government or the official rulings of a group or organization Several dissidents held a protest in front of the White House. authorized /AW-thuh-rahyzd/ [adjective] – having official permission to do something or for something to happen Only authorized personnel are allowed in this area….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially to buy a house, or the amount of money itself You can choose to have the mortgage in monthly payables. lay off /LEY awf/ [phrasal verb] – discharge a worker temporarily or permanently because of a shortage of work Unfortunately, John is among those who were laid off last week. abrupt /uh-BRUHPT/ [adjective] – sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant The decision was abrupt. It seemed like they didn’t plan the picnic thoroughly. jarring /JAHR-ing/ [adjective] –…
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