Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intangible /in-TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – unable to be touched or physically measured The museum’s award recognized the intangible value of traditional storytelling in small communities. intergenerational /in-ter-jen-uh-REY-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – involving or affecting people from different generations The festival promoted intergenerational activities to help preserve family traditions. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize The mountain village had a distinctive architecture shaped by its long history. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm, loss, or damage The organization safeguarded historical documents by storing them in climate-controlled rooms. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/…
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©AP Photo/George Walker IV Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precursor /pri-KUR-ser/ [noun] – something that happens before another event and may influence it Analysts viewed the early sale as a precursor to a larger promotional campaign. scrutiny /SKROO-tuh-nee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The offer drew scrutiny from experts who questioned its conditions. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Airfare remained volatile due to fluctuating demand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the harmful effects of something Comparing prices can mitigate unexpected travel costs. authenticate /aw-THEN-ti-keyt/ [verb] – to prove that something is real or true The platform…
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©(AP Photo/Virginia Mayo) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornament /AWR-nuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a decorative object used for beauty The museum displayed a rare ornament made of glass in its new exhibit. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical documents or items are stored and protected The university kept old research papers in a digital archive for future studies. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or great importance of something Scientists realized the magnitude of the problem after they saw the rapid increase in ocean temperatures. nostalgia /no-STAL-juh/ [noun] – a warm, sometimes sad feeling when remembering the past The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – something that is easy to recognize because it is different from other things The singer’s distinctive voice made her easy to recognize on the radio. adaptation /ad-uhp-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the way that something is done or used to fit a new situation Learning new technology requires adaptation to modern ways of working. melancholic /mel-uhn-KOL-ik/ [adjective] – expressing feelings of sadness, often in a gentle or thoughtful way The movie’s melancholic music made the ending feel emotional. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing a particular idea, belief, or situation The flag…
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©AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flourishing /FLUR-i-shing/ [adjective] – growing or developing successfully The art festival is flourishing with new talents from many countries. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – showing a clear and deep understanding of serious matters The film had a profound effect on how people think about their families. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving you new information about a subject or making it easier to understand The lecture on ancient art was illuminating and full of interesting facts. continuity /kon-tn-OO-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact of something continuing for a long period of time without being changed or…
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©(C Loberg/National Park Service via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. showcase /SHOH-keys/ [verb] – to present or display something in a way that attracts attention The art festival was organized to showcase the creativity of young painters. resiliency /ruh-ZI-lee-uhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenges Farmers demonstrated resiliency when they adapted to sudden changes in weather. maternal /muh-TUR-nl/ [adjective] – related to a mother or motherly behavior The bird displayed maternal instincts by protecting its chicks from danger. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state of being stronger, more powerful, or more important than…
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©(Blaine Griffin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain or hill The team reached the summit of Mount Fuji just before sunrise. whimsical /HWIM-zi-kuhl/ [adjective] – unusual and playful in a way that is amusing Children laughed at the whimsical play that included talking trees and flying chairs. novelty /NOV-uhl-tee/ [noun] – something new, unusual, or different Tourists enjoyed the novelty of staying in an ice hotel for the first time. endurance /en-DOOR-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to continue doing something difficult for a long time Running a marathon requires great…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – having a special quality that makes something easy to recognize The hospital added services for the distinctive needs of elderly patients. tutorial /too-TAWR-ee-uhl/ [noun] – a lesson or set of instructions about a subject The website offers tutorials on the safe use of laboratory equipment. centerpiece /SEN-ter-pees/ [noun] – the most important or attractive part of something The peace agreement became the centerpiece of the government’s foreign policy. stigmatize /STIG-muh-tahyz/ [verb] – to treat someone or something as shameful or socially unacceptable In the past, certain jobs were stigmatized as low-class work….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – very great or intense The new law had a profound effect on how schools managed student safety. mobility /moh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to move or be moved easily The city designed new buses to support the mobility of elderly residents. complicate /KOM-pli-keyt/ [verb] – to make something more difficult or complex New parking rules could complicate life for shop owners in the city center. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse Poor waste management can exacerbate environmental pollution in large cities. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing disagreement…
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©AP Photo/Sunday Alamba Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestige /pre-STEEZH/ [noun] – respect and admiration given to someone or something, usually because of a reputation for high quality or success Winning the award gave the school great prestige in the community. resonance /REZ-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being special and important to someone The teacher’s story had strong resonance with many of her students. prowess /PROU-is/ [noun] – great ability or skill The athlete showed his prowess by winning three gold medals. tenacity /tuh-NAS-i-tee/ [noun] – the determination to continue what you are doing His tenacity helped him finish the…
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