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©REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inventory /IN-vuhn-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a complete list of items such as goods in stock or resources available The store manager checked the inventories to ensure all products were accounted for. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to resist or endure something successfully without giving in The building was designed to withstand powerful earthquakes. ministry /MIN-uh-stree/ [noun] – a government department headed by a minister responsible for a specific area of public administration The health ministry announced new guidelines to improve public health and safety. premium /PREE-mee-uhm/ [adjective] – of superior quality or higher price; something that…
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©REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the state or condition of being in control or having the most influence The team’s dominance over their rivals was clear after they won every game of the season. tally /TAL-ee/ [noun] – a count or record of the number of items, points, or votes The tally of votes was completed by the end of the evening. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and accurate The scientist provided precise measurements for the experiment. pin /pin/ [verb] – to hold someone or something firmly in place, often used in a sports context The…
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©AP Photo/Frank Franklin Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [verb] – to achieve a great victory or success The team triumphed in the final game, winning the championship. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having a lot of small parts or details that are arranged in a complicated way and are therefore sometimes difficult to understand, solve, or produce The artist’s painting was filled with intricate patterns that took hours to create. spontaneity /spon-tuh-NEY-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being spontaneous and natural rather than planned or forced Her spontaneity made the trip more fun as she planned activities on the spot….
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©REUTERS/Maye-E Wong Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bronze /bronz/ [noun] – a brown metal made of copper and tin The artist created a beautiful statue using bronze. intensely /in-TENS-lee/ [adverb] – extremely or strongly The researchers worked intensely on the project to meet the critical deadline. contest /kuhn-TEST/ [adjective] – to compete for something The debate was fiercely contested, with both sides presenting strong arguments. flawless /FLAW-lis/ [adjective] – perfect or without mistakes Her performance was flawless, earning her a standing ovation. epee /EP-ey/ [noun] – a type of sword used in fencing, where points are scored by hitting the opponent…
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©REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prominent /PROM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – very well known and important The historic monument is located in a prominent place in the city center. victory /VIK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – the act of winning or overcoming a challenge The team celebrated their victory with a big party. steady /STED-ee/ [adjective] – firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly; regular and consistent She had a steady hand while performing the delicate surgery. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the fact of being exact or correct The pilot’s accuracy in landing the plane was crucial for ensuring the safety of the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tank /tangk/ [noun] – a large container for storing liquid or gas The firefighter filled the water tank before heading out to the wildfire. modified /MO-duh-fide/ [adjective] – changed or altered, usually to improve something or make it more suitable The engineer presented the modified design of the bridge to the committee. machinery /muh-SHEE-nuh-ree/ [noun] – machines collectively or the components of a machine The factory’s new machinery increased production efficiency significantly. ergonomic /ur-guh-NOM-ik/ [adjective] – designed for efficiency and comfort in the working environment The ergonomic chair helped reduce back pain for the office workers….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alert /uh-LURT/ [noun] – warnings or notifications about a particular situation or danger Weather alerts were issued for the approaching hurricane. fatality /noun/ [fey-TAL-i-tee] – deaths resulting from a particular event, situation, or condition The accident resulted in several fatalities and prompted a review of safety procedures. output /OUT-poot/ [noun] – the amount of something produced by a person, machine, or industry The factory’s output of smartphones increased significantly after upgrading its assembly line. restart /ree-START/ [verb] – to start again or resume operation after stopping The computer system was restarted to apply the latest software…
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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perception /per-SEP-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or opinion, often held by many people and based on how things seem Her perception of the city was shaped by the stories she had heard from friends who lived there. applause /uh-PLAWZ/ [noun] – the sound of people clapping their hands repeatedly to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech When the students finished their presentation, they received loud applause from the audience. feat /feet/ [noun] – something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it The mountaineer’s…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. authority /uh-THAWR-i-tee/ [noun] – a group of people with official responsibility for a particular area of activity: The local government’s authority includes overseeing public safety and managing infrastructure projects. encourage /en-KUR-ij/ [verb] – to give someone the courage or confidence to do something My teacher always encourages me to do my best in school. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Adding colorful illustrations can enhance the attractiveness of the book. littering /LIT-er-ing/ [noun] – the act of leaving rubbish in a public place Littering in the park is not…
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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. majestic /muh-JES-tik/ [adjective] – grand or impressive in beauty and scale The majestic building was so tall and beautiful that everyone stopped to look at it. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage The broken glass on the sidewalk presented a hazard to pedestrians, as it was sharp and could cause injury if stepped on. depreciation /dih-pree-shee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the amount by which a currency loses value in comparison with other currencies Due to the rapid depreciation of the local currency, imported goods became much more costly, affecting…
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