Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Expert

Experts highlight key steps to protect jewelry investments

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. educator /EJ-oo-key-ter/ [noun] – a person who teaches or is involved in education The educator gave a talk on new ways to support student learning. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [adjective] – related to beauty or how something looks The museum changed its layout to improve the aesthetic experience for visitors. monetary /MON-i-ter-ee/ [adjective] – related to money or financial value The artist’s work had little monetary value but was emotionally important. tarnish /TAHR-nish/ [verb] – to lose shine or become dirty or discolored, especially for metal The silver spoon began to tarnish after being left out for days….
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Asparagus becomes a long-term choice for home gardeners

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. horticultural /hor-tuh-KUHL-chr-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the science or practice of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants The city opened a new center offering horticultural training for urban farming. perennial /puh-REN-ee-uhl/ [adjective] – a plant that lives for more than two years and produces flowers or fruit every year Lavender is a perennial herb that returns each spring with fragrant blooms. dormant /DAWR-muhnt/ [adjective] – not active or growing but able to become active later The seeds stayed dormant through the winter until warmer temperatures arrived. manure /muh-NOOR/ [noun] – animal waste used to fertilize…
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Illustrator publishes books to teach animal behavior

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause someone to do something Her teacher’s question prompted her to think more deeply about the story. interpret /in-TUR-prit/ [verb] – to explain the meaning of something The guide helped interpret the signs found in the ancient temple. dispel /dih-SPEL/ [verb] – to remove or make a belief or feeling go away The teacher helped dispel the students’ fears before the test. aesthetically /es-THET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is visually pleasing or beautiful The room was aesthetically arranged with simple, clean colors. whimsical /HWIM-zi-kuhl/ [adjective] – playful, light, or…
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Snails offer hope amid Tunisia’s economic struggles

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©(AP Photo/Ons Abid) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. traction /TRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – the support, interest, or popularity something gains over time The idea of growing vegetables on rooftops has started to gain traction in many urban communities. delicacy /DEL-i-kuh-see/ [noun] – a rare or expensive food item that is considered highly desirable Truffles are a highly prized delicacy in many parts of Europe. persistently /per-SIS-tent-ly/ [adverb] – in a continuous and determined way, often for a long time The region has been experiencing persistently dry weather, leading to water shortages. magnesium /mag-NEE-zee-uhm/ [noun] – a mineral that is important for the…
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Genetic Study reveals promising findings for endangered Asian elephants in northern Cambodia

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. genetic /juh-NET-ik/ [adjective] – relating to genes or heredity The study showed that genetic diversity is important for species survival. viability /BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to live, grow, or develop The viability of the elephant population depends on habitat preservation. diversity /dih-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many different types or elements The forest has a great diversity of plants and animals. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of becoming extinct The Asian elephant is an endangered species in Cambodia. decline /dih-KLAYN/ [noun] – a reduction or decrease in something There has been a…
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Experts highlight how home cooking develops children’s skills and encourages healthy habits

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. workshop /WURK-shop/ [noun] – a class or series of classes where a small group of people learn about a specific subject or activity by doing practical work The school organized workshops on digital photography for interested students. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – related to the mental process of learning, understanding, and remembering Playing chess is believed to improve cognitive abilities in both children and adults. therapist /THER-uh-pist/ [noun] – a person trained to help others through therapy, especially related to mental, physical, or speech conditions A speech therapist helped the student improve pronunciation and speaking fluency. intimidated…
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NIH finds processed foods drive overeating

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sodium /SOH-dee-uhm/ [noun] – a mineral found in salt that is essential for the body but harmful in large amounts Many canned soups contain high levels of sodium, which can raise blood pressure. calorie /KAL-uh-ree/ [noun] – a unit of energy, often used as a measurement of the amount of energy that food provides People who walk regularly can burn extra calories throughout the day. obesity /oh-BEE-si-tee/ [noun] – the condition of having too much body fat, often leading to health problems Doctors are concerned about the rise of obesity in young children due to lack…
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Experimental treatment shows promise in delaying Alzheimer’s symptoms

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. onset /ON-set/ [noun] – the beginning or start of something Doctors closely monitored the onset of flu symptoms in the school community. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the genetic structure that can be passed to future generations Genetic mutations in certain crops have improved their resistance to pests. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [verb] – to move from one state, stage, or place to another The company transitioned from in-person meetings to virtual conferences during the pandemic. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to stop or pause something Construction workers had to halt their progress due to heavy rain….
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Utah becomes first state to ban fluoride in public water

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rank /rangk/ [verb] – to have a particular position in a list or hierarchy The university ranks among the top institutions for medical research in the country. caution /CAW-shuhn/ [verb] – to warn someone to be careful The weather service cautioned residents to stay indoors due to the approaching storm. minimal /MIN-uh-muhl/ [adjective] – very small in amount, level, or degree The damage from the earthquake was minimal due to strong building structures. precedent /PRES-i-duhnt/ [noun] – an action, situation, or decision that can be used as an example for future cases The court’s ruling set…
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Measles outbreak in West Texas exceeds 150 cases

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a sudden start or increase of something, especially a disease or something dangerous The outbreak of food poisoning forced the restaurant to close for inspection. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to go beyond a particular number, amount, or limit The temperature will exceed 40 degrees Celsius during the heatwave. infected /in-FECT-ed/ [adjective] – contaminated with harmful bacteria, viruses, or other pathogens She cleaned the infected cut with antiseptic to stop the spread of bacteria. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to pass a disease or infection from one person to another, usually through direct or…
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