Tag Archive: Health & Lifestyle – Expert

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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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – not regular, certain, or expected His driving became erratic after the sudden rainstorm began. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount in any construction project. logistical /luh-JI-stuh-kl/ [adjective] – relating to the careful organization of a complicated activity The event faced logistical problems due to bad weather. indisputable /in-di-SPYOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – true, and impossible to doubt The evidence was indisputable and proved the suspect’s guilt. steadfast /STED-fast/ [adjective] – staying the same for a long time and not changing quickly He remained steadfast in his beliefs despite…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – average in amount, level, or degree; not extreme or excessive The chef used a moderate amount of salt to balance the flavors in the soup. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – the way something is understood, interpreted, or seen by people Her perception of the school improved after meeting the friendly teachers. adverse /ad-VURS/ [adjective] – having a harmful or negative effect The medication was stopped because of its adverse effects on the patient’s liver. consensus /kuhn-SEN-suhs/ [noun] – a general agreement among a group of people There was a consensus among the committee…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hyperpalatable /hy-per-PA-luh-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – (of food) extremely tasty and hard to resist, often because of sugar, salt, or fat The snack was so hyperpalatable that it was hard to stop eating. catalyze /KA-tuh-lahyz/ [verb] – to cause or speed up a change or action The new program may catalyze a shift in eating habits. conscientious /kon-shee-EN-shuhs/ [adjective] – always doing work carefully and correctly He is very conscientious about choosing healthy food. transformative /trans-FOR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing important and lasting change A balanced diet can have a transformative effect on health. uniform /YOO-nuh-fawrm/ [adjective] – the…
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©(AP Photo/Mary Conlon) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. biodegradable /bahy-oh-di-GREY-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to break down naturally and safely in the environment The restaurant now uses biodegradable straws made from paper. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by people using chemicals, not from natural things These shoes are made with synthetic rubber to last longer. polyester /POL-ee-es-ter/ [noun] – a man-made material used in clothing and fabric His shirt is made of polyester, so it dries very quickly. mycelium /mahy-SEE-lee-uhm/ [noun] – the root-like part of a fungus (used to make eco-friendly materials) Some companies use mycelium to make packaging instead of…
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©AP Photo/Sophie Bates Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns,/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc., again after something difficult or bad has happened After the storm, the town showed resilience by rebuilding quickly. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something He advocates for animal safety in his school. harmonious /hahr-MOH-nee-uhs/ [adjective] – having a pleasant tune or part; friendly and peaceful Their team has a harmonious relationship. restorative /ri-STAWR-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – making someone feel better or stronger again A walk in the forest was restorative. rehabilitation /ree-uh-bi-luh-TAY-shn/…
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