Tag Archive: Culture & Travel – Expert

©(AP Photo/Duke Monari) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bouquet /boh-KEY/ [noun] – a group of flowers arranged together A small bouquet was placed on the table for decoration. pragmatic /prag-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way A pragmatic plan helped the team finish the project early. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – a limit or restriction that makes something difficult Budget constraints affected the size of the event. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – clearly representing an idea or quality The building is emblematic of the city’s history. relevant /REL-uh-vuhnt/ [adjective] – closely connected to the topic or situation Only…
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©(AP Photo/Kristin M. Hall) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical records are stored and kept safe The city keeps old maps in a public archive for researchers. correspondence /kawr-uh-SPON-duhns/ [noun] – written communication between people The company saved all email correspondence for legal reasons. segregation /seg-ri-GEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the separation of people into different groups, often by law or rule The law ended segregation in public transportation. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including many parts or details The report gives a comprehensive review of the safety rules. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily broken…
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©(AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person who manages and cares for a collection in a museum or library A curator checks each painting before it is displayed to the public. petition /puh-TISH-uhn/ [noun] – a formal written request to an authority A petition was signed to protect the old park from closing. poignant /POIN-yuhnt/ [adjective] – causing strong feelings of sadness or emotion A poignant story about family loss was shared in the news report. abdication /ab-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of giving up a position of power The sudden abdication surprised many…
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©Angie Moser/Voracious via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deliberate /dih-LIB-er-it/ [adjective] – done intentionally and with careful thought The chef made a deliberate choice to highlight traditional greens. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – an increase after a period of little activity There has been a resurgence of interest in Southern cooking. instrumental /in-struh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very important in making something happen Food festivals were instrumental in promoting traditional dishes. noteworthy /NOHT-wur-thee/ [adjective] – deserving attention because of importance The chef’s influence is noteworthy across the industry. sustained /suh-STAYND/ [adjective] – continuing over a long time The movement shows sustained public interest…
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©(AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. livestreamed /LAHYV-streemd/ [adjective] – broadcast in real time over the internet The school offered a livestreamed graduation ceremony for families abroad. wearable /WAIR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be worn on the body The doctor tested a wearable device that tracks heart rate during exercise. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily damaged or broken The bridge is fragile and requires careful inspection after storms. fresco /FRES-koh/ [noun] – a wall painting made on fresh plaster The museum restored a fresco found inside an old church. mosaic /moh-ZEY-ik/ [noun] – an artwork made from small pieces…
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©AP Photo/Leo Correa Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. systematic /sis-tuh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – done according to a fixed plan or method The excavation followed a systematic research design. congruent /KONG-groo-uhnt/ [adjective] – consistent or matching with something else The findings were congruent with historical writings. sovereignty /SOV-rin-tee/ [noun] – supreme authority or power The palace symbolized political sovereignty. fortification /Pronunciation: /for-tuh-fi-KAY-shuhn// [noun] – Meaning: a defensive wall or structure The fortification protected the ancient city. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The length of the wall was unprecedented. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check…
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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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