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©BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenal /fi-NOM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – extremely successful or special, especially in a surprising way The response to the new movie has been phenomenal, with audiences praising its captivating story. fearless /FEER-lis / [adjective] – having no fear The fearless firefighter rushed into the burning building to save the trapped residents. legacy /LEG-uh-see/ [noun] – something that is a part of your history or that remains from an earlier time Michael Jordan’s legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all time continues to inspire aspiring athletes around the world. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large…
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©comicbook Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legislation /lej-is-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – a law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament The new legislation aims to regulate online privacy and protect personal data. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing construction work is causing temporary disruptions to traffic in the city. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided Different sectors of the economy, such as agriculture, manufacturing, and services, contribute to the overall development…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. instinct /IN-stingkt/ [noun] – the way people or animals naturally react or behave, without having to think or learn about it Despite being lost in the forest, Sarah’s instinct told her to follow the sound of the river, which eventually led her back to safety. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future As the final exams approached, the students’ anticipation grew, and they eagerly studied and prepared for the upcoming challenges. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a work of art such as a painting, movie, or book that is made with great skill The painting that won first place in the art contest was truly a masterpiece, with its vivid colors and intricate details that left everyone in awe. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy is a classic set of books that tells the story of a hobbit’s journey to destroy a powerful ring and restore…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rival /RAHY-vuhl / [noun] – a person, group, etc. competing with others for the same thing or in the same area She competed with her rival for a prize. jealousy /JEL-uh-see/ [noun] – a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want Jealousy can suffocate any relationship. determine /dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen The investigation will determine what really happened. hostility /ho-STIL-i-tee/ [noun] – an occasion when someone is unfriendly or shows that they do not like something He feels…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. in someone’s stead /in (someone’s) sted/ [noun] – in place of someone Allen can’t attend the meeting, so Anne will go in his stead. lodging /LOJ-ing/ [noun] – a temporary place to stay They all stay in the same lodging. formal /FAWR-muhl/ [adjective] – public or official She lacks any formal music training. Luxembourg /LUHK-suhm-burg/ [noun] – a small European country, surrounded by Belgium, France, and Germany Luxembourg produces white wines with a good reputation and fair prices. customary /KUHS-tuh-mer-ee/ [adjective] – usual It’s not customary to give tips in Japan. Article reading Please read the…
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©Cornelia Parker via BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. steamroller /STEEM-roh-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle that moves forward on a large, heavy wheel in order to make a road surface flat The gravel roadbed was flattened by a steamroller before concrete was placed. filament /FIL-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thin thread or fiber of natural or artificial material Toothbrushes need to be replaced when the filaments start to wear out. ensnare /en-SNAIR/ [verb] – to catch or get control of something or someone The audience was ensnared by the exhibit’s natural beauty. perpetual /per-PECH-oo-uhl/ [adjective] – continuing forever in the same…
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©Alamy via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story It’s hard to believe the first installment of the original trilogy was released 37 years ago. submerge yourself in something /suhb-MERJ in/ [phrasal verb] – to put all your effort into doing a particular activity He would always submerge himself in any role assigned to him. montage /mon-TAHZ/ [noun] – a piece of work produced by combining smaller parts, or the process of making such a work The presentation contains a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conjure /KON-jer/ [verb] – to make something appear by magic, or as if by magic The boy was surprised to see the man conjure a rabbit from his hat. clash /KLASH/ [noun] – a fight or argument between people Everyone was interested in the clash between the two athletes. conquer /KONG-ker/ [verb] – to take control or possession of foreign land, or a group of people, by force They conquered a small village in the West. reprise /ri-PRAHYZ/ [verb] – to repeat a song, performance, or set of actions Sam plans to reprise his role as…
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