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©Olivier Douliery/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anchor /ANG-ker/ [noun] – a person who is the main reader of the news on a television or radio news program Jessica Soho is one of the respected news anchors in the Philippines. moderate /MOD-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to manage a public discussion The local TV anchorman is going to moderate the presidential debate. flagship /FLAG-ship/ [noun] – the best or most important product, idea, building, etc. that an organization owns or produces The new Mustang is the flagship of the new Ford range. high-profile /hahy-PROH-fahyl/ [adjective] – attracting a lot of attention and…
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©Ringer Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awe-inspiring /AW-in-spahyuhr-ing/ [adjective] – causing you to feel great respect or admiration The Boracay Island is truly an awe-inspiring sight. marathon /MAR-uh-thon/ [noun] – an activity that continues for a long time My brother’s dance troupe won in a dance marathon. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events The novel tells the narrative of an old wartime adventure. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honor Rachel Weisz was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in the Academy Award for “The Favourite.”…
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©BBC via SQUARE ENIX Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protagonist /proh-TAG-uh-nist/ [noun] – one of the main characters in a story or a play Light Yagami is the protagonist of the anime Death Note niche /neesh/ [adjective] – interesting to, aimed at, or affecting only a small number of people Paul thinks judo is a niche sport. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs / [adjective] – very dangerous The city’s roads are hazardous during winter. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem Many youth groups presented their peace initiatives. legacy /LEG-uh-see / [noun] – something that…
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©BBC via Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biographical /bahy-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – about someone’s life You shoud read the biographical note about the author on the back of the book. acclaimed /uh-KLEYM/ [adjective] – attracting public approval and praise He has published eight highly acclaimed novels. portray /pawr-TREY/ [verb] – to represent or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work Actor Kento Yamazaki has portrayed many different characters. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl / [adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something I met some influential artists at the museum’s opening event. franchise /FRAN-chayz/…
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©Marvel Studios, Sony, Columbia Pictures Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. installment /in-STAWL-muhnt/ [noun] – one of the parts of something, such as a show or movie, that is experienced as part of a series over a period of time “High School Musical 3: Senior Year” is the third and last installment of Disney’s popular musical film. trilogy /TRIL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a series of three books, plays, movies, etc. written about the same situation or characters, forming a continuous story My brother is a solid fan of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy. prior /PRAHY-er/ [adjective] – existing or happening before something…
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© BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective ] – very famous and admired or spoken about I read a book about Odysseus, the legendary Greek hero. overtake /oh-ver-TEYK/ [verb] – to go past something by being a greater amount or degree Netflix is overtaking Disney in popularity. jury /JOOR-ee/ [noun] – a group of people chosen to decide the winner of a competition The discussion of the juries was quite serious. establish /ih-STAB-lish / [verb] – to cause something or someone to be accepted in or familiar with a place, position, etc My uncle’s company has established itself…
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©Neon, Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flurry /FLUR-ee/ [noun] – a sudden, short period of activity, excitement, or interest The actor’s arrival caused a flurry of excitement. biopic /BAHY-oh-pik/ [noun] – a film about the life of a real person “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a biopic of Queen’s frontman, Freddie Mercury. a long time coming /uh-LAWNG-tahym-KUHM-ing/ [idiom] – arriving or happening after a lot of time has passed His promotion was a long time coming This promotion has been a long time coming but better late than never. mainstream /MEYN-streem/ [adjective] – considered normal, and having or using ideas, beliefs,…
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©Marvel Studios Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominate /DOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to be the largest, most important, or most noticeable part of something Taylor Swift dominates the Apple Music charts with her album, “Red (Taylor’s Version)”. box office /BOKS-aw-fis/ [noun] – the financial success or failure of a movie or play measured by ticket sales Jurassic Park had broken all box office records. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting Bangkok is notable for its busy open-air markets. benchmark /BENCH-mahrk/ [noun] – a level of quality that can be used as a standard…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. charity /CHAR-i-tee/ [noun] – an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit We are donating some of our old clothes to charity. arduous /AHR-joo-uhs/ [adjective] – difficult, needing a lot of effort and energy Alice finds solving math problems to be arduous. norm /NAWRM/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with Leaving a tip for the…
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