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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – Relating to the central government, and not to the government of a region, of some countries such as the U.S They were charged with violating federal law. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] – a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not harmful, given to a person or animal to prevent them from getting the disease that the virus or bacterium causes This vaccine protects against some kinds of the bacteria. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The decision to cancel…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. odds/odz / [noun] – the probability (= how likely it is) that a particular thing will or will not happen The odds are heavily against him . cycle /SAHY-kuhl/ [noun] – a regular period of time during which an activity, job, etc. is done The team worked to shorten product-development cycles and boost productivity. sedentary/SED-n-ter-ee/ [adjective] – involving little exercise or physical activity The doctor said that he should start playing sports because his lifestyle is too sedentary. cognitive/KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – connected with thinking or conscious mental processes Her patient’s cognitive functions have been impaired. detrimental/de-truh-MEN-tl/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pioneer /pahy-uh-NEER/ [noun] – a person who is one of the first people to do something He is one of the pioneers of modern biology. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – belonging or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) received by each animal or plant from its parents The illness is a genetic inheritance. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important Vietnam is a prominent member of the ASEAN. vaccine /vak-SEEN/ [noun] –a substance containing a virus or bacterium in a form that is not harmful, given to a person or animal…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. determine/dih-TUR-min/ [verb] – to control or influence something directly, or to decide what will happen Physical characteristics are genetically determined. mortality /mawr-TAL-i-tee / [noun] – the way that people do not live forever The pandemic made him more aware of his own mortality. associate/uh-SOH-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else I am truly proud to be associated with this wonderful project. conclude/kuh n-KLOOD/ [verb] – to have a particular opinion about something after thinking carefully about it We can conclude that it has significantly affected our sales performance…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interim /IN-ter-uhm/ [adjective] – temporary and intended to be used or accepted until something permanent exists The local government is taking interim measures to help those affected by the typhoon. immune /ih-MYOON/ [adjective] – protected against a particular disease or illness by particular substances in the blood Sera’s already immune to smallpox as a result of vaccination she received as a child. trial /TRAHY-uhl/ [noun] – a test, usually over a limited period of time, to discover how effective or suitable something or someone is The clinical trial for the new vaccine will be held tomorrow…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. impact /im-PAKT/ [verb] – to have an influence on something The situation impacted the status of the economy. sensitivity /sen-si-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – having a strong physical reaction to something You have to use this toothpaste whenever dental trauma results in tooth sensitivity to hot or cold. uncover /uhn-KUHV-er/ [verb] – to discover something secret or hidden or remove something covering something else The police uncovered the mystery behind the crime that happened a week ago. proportion /pruh-PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – the number or amount of a group or part of something when compared to the whole Women…
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Vocabulary: scrumptious /SKRUHMP-shuhs/ [adjective] – tasting extremely good The children haven’t had scrumptious food in a long time. lie /lahy/ [verb] – if responsibility, blame, a decision, a choice, etc. lies with someone, they have responsibility, must make the decision, etc. The responsibility to keep the community clean lies within its residents. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage Working in construction is full of hazards so always be careful. cross-contamination /kros kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process by which a substance that is harmful or dirty spreads from one area to another They make sure to do every step carefully to avoid cross-contamination. opt…
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