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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. short-haul /SHAWRT-HAWL/ [adjective] – travelling a short distance The airline offers short-haul flights to nearby cities, perfect for weekend getaways. sentiment /SEN-tuh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something The sentiment on social media was mixed, with some expressing support while others voiced their concerns. symbolic /sim-BOL-ik/ [adjective] – representing something else The national flag is a symbolic representation of a country’s identity and values. hinder /HIN-der / [verb] – to limit the ability of someone to do something, or to limit…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unrelenting /uhn-ri-LEN-ting / [adjective] – extremely determined; never becoming weaker or admitting defeat Unrelenting inclement weather has impeded the relief efforts. shale /sheyl/ [noun] – a type of soft, gray rock, usually formed from clay that has become hard, that breaks easily into thin layers Mud and sand changed into shale and sandstone, while the buried trees evolved into coal seams. prosperous /PROS-per-uhs/ [adjective] – successful, usually by earning a lot of money In the south of the nation, farmers are more prosperous. turbine /TUR-bin/ [noun] – a type of machine through which liquid or gas…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urn /urn/ [noun] – a large, cylinder-shaped metal container with a lid, used for holding a large amount of a drink such as tea or coffee and keeping it hot This Victorian tea urn costs about £170. modification /mod-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change to something, usually to improve it Only a few little modifications were necessary. diaspora /dahy-AS-per-uh/ [noun] – a group of people who spread from one original country to other countries, or the act of spreading in this way The Latin diaspora accounts for over two-fifths of all foreign inhabitants in Spain, primarily from…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devoid /dih-VOID/ [adjective] – to lack or be without something that is necessary or usual The house is compact, barely lit, and devoid of any decorations. serrated /SER-ey-tid/ [adjective] – having a row of sharp points along the edge For cutting bread, you need a knife with a serrated edge. karst /kahrst/ [noun] – an area of land formed of rock such as limestone that is worn away by water to make caves and other formations Sea caves and secret lagoons can be found in some of the rocky karsts. metaphor /MET-uh-fawr/ [noun] – an expression,…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. viticulture /VIT-i-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the growing of grapes, or the science or study of this Our skilled crew and Suzuki’s background in viticulture guarantee the fine quality of our wine. utopian /yoo-TOH-pee-uhn/ [adjective] – relating to or aiming for a perfect society in which everyone works well with each other and is happy He was striving to realize his utopian vision of world peace. crank out something /krangk out/ [phrasal verb] – to produce something in large amounts, like a machine does The author cranks out three novels per year. opulent /OP-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – expensive and…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brine /brahyn/ [verb] – soak or preserve in salty water Brine the walnuts for four to five days. plethora /PLETH-er-uh/ [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with The market will be open to a plethora of new operators. the next level /thuh nekst LEV-uhl/ [idiom] – a better, more advanced, or more successful situation than before The use of fresh herbs takes the dish to the next level. tinker /TING-ker/ [verb] – to make small changes to something, especially in an attempt to…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a public ceremony or by making a statue or special building: We have a public holiday to commemorate the establishment of our country. subdued /suhb-DOOD/ [adjective] – an event that is quiet and without a great show of excitement The wedding was a subdued event with fewer than 30 guests. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – traditional Giving gifts to people on their birthdays is customary. lavish /LAV-ish/ [adjective] – large in quantity and expensive or impressive She received lavish…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ace /eys/ [verb] – to do very well in an exam I aced my math finals. All that studying was worth it. embroider /em-BROI-der/ [verb] – to decorate cloth or clothing with patterns or pictures consisting of stitches that are sewn directly onto the material The dress she wore was embroidered with flowers and gems. matchmaking /MACH-mey-ker/ [noun] – the activity of arranging marriages or romantic relationships between people Maybe we should do some matchmaking to introduce them to one another a little bit. dazzling /DA-zuh-luhng/ [adjective] – extremely attractive or exciting Her dazzling performance was…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. more than you can shake a stick at /mohr thuhn yoo kan sheyk uh stik at/ [idiom] – a lot; more than anyone can count It may not look like it, but she has more problems than you can shake a stick at. effervescent /ef-er-VES-uhnt/ [adjective] – an effervescent liquid produces bubbles of gas Give effervescent powders and tablets right away after they have dissolved.  reminiscent /rem-uh-NIS-uhnt/ [adjective] – making you remember a particular person, event, or thing His painting technique is reminiscent of Picasso’s. clink /klingk/ [verb] – to (cause something to) make a short…
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