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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. botulism /BOCH-uh-liz-uhm/ [noun] – a serious illness caused by toxins from certain bacteria Doctors treated a rare case of botulism linked to homemade fermented fish. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The new airport project faced public scrutiny because of concerns about cost and safety. surge /surj/ [noun] – a sudden and large increase Hospitals reported a surge in flu cases after winter temperatures dropped sharply. debilitating /duh-BI-luh-tay-tuhng/ [adjective] – causing weakness or reducing the ability to function A debilitating virus spread through the community and left many people too weak to work. consequential…
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©(AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. volatility /vahl-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation that changes quickly and unpredictably The economic volatility made it difficult for small businesses to plan for the future. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – an interruption that stops something from working normally Internet disruptions in the area made it hard for students to join online classes. dependence /dih-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of needing or relying on something or someone The town’s dependence on one factory made the community vulnerable when it closed. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a result or consequence, especially one that is not obvious…
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©AP Photo/Patrick Sison Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to drink clean water during hot weather. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – seeming to be everywhere Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern life. ameliorate /uh-MEEL-yuh-reyt/ [verb] – to make a bad or unpleasant situation better Exercise can ameliorate stress after a long day at work. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous when painting each small flower. substantiate /suhb-STAN-shee-eyt/ [verb] – to show something to be true, or to support a claim with…
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©(Andrew Hawkins/Montclair Bike Bus via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHL-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to develop or improve something through effort or care The school project aims to cultivate teamwork and responsibility among students. consciousness /KON-shuhs-nis/ [noun] – awareness or understanding of something The campaign increased public consciousness about the dangers of smoking. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [noun] – a person who publicly supports or recommends a cause or policy Animal rights advocates continue to push for stronger protection laws. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures, such as roads, bridges, or power supplies, that a country or community needs…
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©(AP Photo/Javier Arciga) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. complementary /kom-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – completing or enhancing something Some schools offer art classes as a complementary activity to academic subjects. chronic /KRON-ik/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time and often difficult to cure Many office workers suffer from chronic back pain because of long hours of sitting. relieve /ri-LEEV/ [verb] – to reduce pain, stress, or discomfort Drinking warm tea can help relieve a sore throat during a cold. genre /ZHAHN-ruh/ [noun] – a category or type of art, especially music, literature, or film Students in the film club discussed different movie…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of damaging or making something worse, especially the environment or condition of something The government introduced new laws to stop the degradation of coastal areas caused by pollution. feasible /FEE-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – possible or practical to do or achieve The city council is studying whether building a new subway line is feasible with the current budget. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, value, or strength of something Adding soft background music enhances the atmosphere in restaurants. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a major change or improvement in someone…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unavoidable /uhn-uh-VOI-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and not possible to prevent The traffic jam was unavoidable because of the heavy rain. grain /greyn/ [noun] – the seed of a plant such as wheat, rice, or corn that is used for food Many countries export grains such as rice and corn to other regions. disproportionately /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is too large or too small in relation to something else Pollution levels are disproportionately higher in industrial areas compared to rural regions. boundary /BOUN-duh-ree/ [noun] – a limit that marks the edge of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. herbalist /HUR-buh-list/ [noun] – a person who studies or uses plants for medicine and healing The herbalist in the village prepared natural remedies using mint and chamomile. gastronomic /gas-tro-NOM-ic/ [adjective] – related to the art or practice of cooking and eating good food The city is famous for its gastronomic festival that celebrates traditional dishes. abundance /uh-BUHN-duhns/ [noun] – a very large quantity of something The garden showed an abundance of colorful flowers during spring. cohesion /koh-HEE-zhuhn/ [noun] – the state of working or sticking together as a united whole Community cohesion grew stronger after neighbors…
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©(CDC via AP, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. electromagnet /ih-lek-troh-MAG-nit/ [noun] – a device made of wire and metal that becomes magnetic when electricity passes through it Engineers tested electromagnets in the lab to design a faster train system. concoction /kon-KOK-shuhn/ [noun] – a mixture of different ingredients, often unusual or strange The market was full of traditional concoctions that people believed could help with common illnesses. intravenous /in-truh-VEE-nuhs/ [adjective] – put directly into a vein, usually by a tube or injection The hospital gave patients intravenous fluids after the long surgery. disconcerting /dis-kuhn-SUR-ting/ [adjective] – making someone feel worried,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to officially order or require something The school decided to mandate that all students wear uniforms starting next year. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start or happen suddenly Eating too much sugar may trigger headaches in some people. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – a change or improvement to a system, law, or practice The government introduced a reform to improve the education system. exempt /ig-ZEMPT/ [adjective] – not required to do something that others must do Students with good attendance are exempt from taking the final exam. burdensome /BUR-dn-suhm/ [adjective]…
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