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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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©BBC via REUTERS 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 We will have a meeting with the board of directors next week. accusation /ak-yoo-ZEY-shuhn / [noun] – a statement saying that someone has done something morally wrong, illegal, or unkind, or the fact of accusing someone He immediately denied the accusation. bias /BAHY-uhs / [noun] – the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment I believe all employers…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. call /kawl/ [noun] – a demand for something to happen The government needs to address the calls for better education. mortgage /MAWR-gij/ [noun] – an agreement that allows you to borrow money from a bank or similar organization, especially in order to buy a house, or the amount of money itself The couple is having a hard time getting a mortgage. inclination /in-kluh-NEY-shuhn / [noun] – a feeling that you want to do a particular thing, or the fact that you prefer or are more likely to do a particular thing Lana has shown an inclination…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commodity /kuh-MOD-i-tee/ [noun] – a substance or product that can be traded, bought, or sold The country’s most valuable commodities include wheat and coffee. index /IN-dex/ [noun] – a system of numbers used for comparing values of things that change according to each other or a fixed standard The housing index in the US increased by 123 points in July from 120 points in May. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn / [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected Several strikes are causing severe disruption to all…
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