Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Expert

Pre-Incan tombs unearthed in Lima during gas line work

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©AP Photo/Guadalupe Pardo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. antiquity /an-TIK-wi-tee/ [noun] – the distant past, especially before the sixth century Many old buildings in the city come from antiquity. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully in order to discover information Scientists scrutinize the bones to learn about the past. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – not happening regularly or continuously; stopping and starting repeatedly or with periods in between Rain was intermittent during the whole week. palpable /PAL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – so obvious that it can easily be seen or known; noticeable The excitement at the site was palpable. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/…
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Japan shows cultural and scientific appreciation for insects

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fondness /FOND-nis/ [noun] – a strong liking for something or someone She has a fondness for painting nature scenes in her free time. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to describe or show someone or something in a certain way The book portrayed the city as full of life and color. melodic /muh-LOD-ik/ [adjective] – having a pleasant and musical sound We listened to the melodic singing of the choir during the festival. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small and complicated details The artist created an intricate design on the vase. metamorphosis /met-uh-MAWR-fuh-sis/ [noun] – a process…
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New Yorker documents every museum across the city

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. log /log/ [noun] – written or recorded account of events, activities, or experiences kept regularly The traveler kept a log of each city visited during the trip. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience or go through a process or change The old building will undergo repairs after the storm. licensed /LAI-snst/ [adjective] – having official permission or certification to do something She is a licensed driver who passed her road test last month. chronological /kron-l-OJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – arranged in the order in which events happened The teacher asked the students to put the story events in…
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Hungarian abbey launches major effort to save historic books from beetles

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©(Pannonhalma Archabbey via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely sealed, especially against the entry or escape of air The chef keeps the rare spices hermetically sealed to preserve their freshness. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse The heavy rains exacerbated the city’s flooding problem last month. venerable /VEN-er-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – highly respected and valued because of great age, history, or importance The museum installed new security systems to protect its venerable collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. monastic /muh-NAS-tik/ [adjective] – relating to monks, monasteries, or the…
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Traditional Japanese preserved dish continues in historic Tokyo district

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©(AP Photo/Yuri Kageyama) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things The chef created a special blend of herbs for the new pasta dish. seasoning /SEE-zuh-ning/ [noun] – a spice or flavoring added to food The soup tasted better after she added some seasonings like pepper and garlic. vat /vat/ [noun] – a large container used for storing or cooking liquids Large vats of soup were prepared for the festival. modernization /mod-er-nahy-ZEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of making something more modern or up to date Some towns worry that modernization will harm their historical identity….
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China’s unprecedented visa-free policy draws surge of foreign tourists

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team won the game with unprecedented energy and speed. accessible /ak-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be reached or easily got The museum is accessible to people in wheelchairs. overwhelmed /oh-ver-HWELMD/ [adjective] – feeling like you have so much to do that you cannot deal with it She felt overwhelmed by the amount of homework she had. beneficial /ben-uh-FISH-uhl/ [adjective] – helpful, useful, or good Regular exercise is beneficial to your health. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become…
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New direct flight connects U.S. and Greenland, aims to boost tourism

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. semiautonomous /SEM-ee aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – having limited self-government but still under the control of a larger authority The region became a semiautonomous zone after the peace agreement, allowing it to manage local laws. unregulated /UN-reg-yuh-lay-tid/ [adjective] – not controlled or supervised by rules or laws Experts say that unregulated tourism in national parks may damage wildlife habitats. commodify /kuh-MOD-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to treat something as a product that can be bought and sold Some historians believe that mass tourism can commodify traditional festivals and weaken their original meaning. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to maintain…
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Casa Pedro in Madrid challenges Guinness title for oldest restaurant

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©(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rustic /RUHS-tik/ [adjective] – simple and old-fashioned in a way that is attractive; typical of the countryside The couple stayed in a rustic cabin during their mountain vacation. tavern /TAV-ern/ [noun] – a place where people can eat and drink, especially in the past They discovered an old tavern while hiking through the countryside. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – very strict, careful, and thorough The students went through a rigorous training program before the competition. conclusive /kuhn-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – proving that something is true and ending doubt The scientist presented conclusive data to support…
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London’s hidden wartime tunnels set to open in 2028 as historic attraction

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©(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. geopolitical /jee-ow-puh-LI-tuh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the political and geographic factors that influence countries and international relations The oil crisis caused major geopolitical changes in the Middle East. espionage /ES-pee-uh-nahzh/ [noun] – the practice of spying to get secret information, usually by governments He was arrested for espionage after stealing government secrets for a foreign power. covert /KOH-vert/ [adjective] – done secretly or not openly shown The agency carried out a covert investigation into the illegal trade network. commemorative /kuh-MEM-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to honor and remember a person, group, or event A…
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Three new Kingdom tombs unearthed in Luxor ahead of the Grand Egyptian Museum opening

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©Egypt Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The eminent scientist shared her knowledge of ancient history. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time The museum protects the legacy of past civilizations. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big or important, often in historical or cultural terms The pyramids are a monumental part of Egypt’s history. stimulate /STIM-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to encourage something to grow, develop, or become active The new exhibit will stimulate interest in ancient…
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