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 in which something is damaged or worsens in quality, condition, or level The degradation of the forest due to illegal logging has become a serious issue. livelihood /lAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – the way someone earns the money they need to pay for food, a place to live, etc. Many farmers depend on the land for their livelihood. aquaculture /AK-wuh-kuhl-cher/ [noun] – the cultivation of aquatic organisms such as fish or plants for food The growth of aquaculture has helped reduce pressure on wild fish populations. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inflation / in-FLEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money Due to inflation, the cost of living has risen across many countries. contrast /kuhn-TRAST/ [verb] – to compare two things to show their differences The teacher asked the class to contrast the two novels for their themes. price-sensitive /prahys SEN-si-tiv/ [adjective] – easily influenced or affected by changes in prices Price-sensitive customers usually wait for sales before making big purchases. promotion /pruh-MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – a marketing activity to encourage sales The store ran a promotion to boost holiday…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. brewmaster /BROO-mas-ter/ [noun] – a person who is responsible for brewing beer The brewmaster created a new recipe for a seasonal beer. alcohol-free /AL-kuh-hawl free/ [adjective] – not containing alcohol; free from alcoholic content Many people enjoy alcohol-free drinks at parties. acknowledge /ak-NOL-ij/ [verb] – to accept or admit the existence or truth of something She will acknowledge the importance of teamwork in her presentation. retain /ri-TEYN/ [verb] – to keep possession of; to continue to have The library will retain old books for future readers. aroma /uh-ROH-muh/ [noun] – a pleasant smell, often associated with…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The news of the wildfire was alarming to everyone in the town. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the central point of something, especially a problem or situation The town became the epicenter of the debate over the new school policy. dramatically /druh-MAT-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is sudden and noticeable The temperature dropped dramatically as the storm approached. allocation /al-uh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of distributing resources or duties for a specific purpose The allocation of funds to the new project was completed last week. uninformed /uh-nuhn-FORMD/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. itchy /ICH-ee/ [adjective] – causing a sensation that makes you want to scratch After playing in the grass, she felt an itchy rash on her arms. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The loud noise can trigger a migraine in some people. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – an outbreak of a disease that occurs over a wide geographic area and affects a high proportion of the population The pandemic led to widespread changes in how people work and socialize. immunotherapy /im-yuh-noh-THER-uh-pee/ [noun] – a type of treatment that uses the body’s immune system to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deficiency /dih-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – a lack or shortage of something that is needed The diet had a deficiency of important vitamins. discharge /DIS-chahrj/ [noun] – the act of releasing or sending out something The discharge from the factory polluted the river. oversight /OH-ver-sahyt/ [noun] – refers to the process of monitoring and supervising to ensure that activities or operations are conducted properly and in compliance with regulations The new company policy introduced a system of oversight to ensure that all safety procedures were strictly followed on the factory floor. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to correct…
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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 new policy significantly impacted employee satisfaction. udder /UHD-er/ [noun] – the organ of a cow, sheep, or other animal, that produces milk and hangs like a bag between the legs The farmer checked the cow’s udder to make sure it was healthy before milking. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring area, equal to 4,047 square meters or 4,840 square yards They bought a five-acre plot of land to build their new home. officially /uh-FI-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a formal or authorized manner The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse The condition of the old house began to deteriorate after the severe storm. palpable /PAL-puh-buhl/ [adjective] – clearly noticeable or able to be perceived; evident The excitement among the crowd was palpable as the concert’s opening act took the stage. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something being reduced in quality or value The degradation of the park’s facilities was evident after years of neglect. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] – soft and having no firm shape The overcooked potatoes turned mushy and unappetizing. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. menopause /MEN-uh-pawz/ [noun] – the time in a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, typically occurring around age 50 The doctor explained that menopause is a natural part of aging for women. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens Regular exercise is a preventive measure that helps maintain good health. elevated /EL-uh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – raised or increased, typically referring to levels of something in the context of health The doctor was concerned about the patient’s elevated blood pressure. therapeutic /ther-uh-PYOO-tik/ [adjective] – relating to the treatment of disease or injury…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dengue /DENG-gey/ [noun] – a serious tropical disease that is caused by a virus carried by mosquitoes The health department issued warnings after an increase in dengue cases during the rainy season. sterilize /STER-uh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms The surgical tools were carefully sterilized before the procedure. pupa /PYOO-puh/ [noun] – an insect in the stage of development after it has been a larva and before it becomes an adult, during which it is contained in and protected by a hard covering and does not move The caterpillar…
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