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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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©REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/File Photo Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coastline /KOHST-lahyn/ [noun] – the part of the land that is adjacent to the sea or ocean, marking the boundary between the land and the water The coastline of the tropical island was adorned with palm trees and golden sand, creating a picturesque view of the meeting point between land and sea. vegetation /vej-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – plants and plant life that grow naturally in a particular area After the wildfire, the recovery of the native vegetation was slow, but the area gradually began to regain its former greenery. sequestration /see-kwes-TREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the…
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©REUTERS/Anton Bridge Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-RUHP-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected The sudden power outage caused a disruption in the manufacturing process, halting production for several hours. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – consecutive events, numbers, etc. follow one after another without an interruption She scored five consecutive goals in the game, showcasing remarkable skill and consistency throughout. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a government or company receives regularly The company’s new marketing strategy significantly increased its annual revenue, exceeding all previous financial…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover quickly from challenges or setbacks Despite facing financial difficulties, the company remained resilient and quickly adapted to the changing market demands. imminent /IM-uh-nuhnt / [adjective] – coming or likely to happen very soon The storm’s imminent arrival prompted residents to evacuate the coastal areas for safety. embody /em-BOD-ee/ [verb] – to represent a quality or an idea exactly The sculpture beautifully embodies the spirit of freedom and resilience. pinpoint /PIN-point/ [adjective] – very exact The detective used a pinpoint flashlight to carefully examine the crime scene, illuminating small details…
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©Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly or to show something that was hidden The company has not yet disclosed the details of its new product. devise /dih-VAHYZ/ [verb] – to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination The team will devise a plan to improve the project’s efficiency. curbing /KUR-bing / [gerund] – act of restraining, controlling, or limiting something Curbing the air pollution is the city’s ultimate goal. deceased /dih-SEEST/ [adjective] – an individual or organism that has recently died The deceased soldier will be honored…
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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 quality of being more important, strong, or successful than anything else of the same type The lion’s dominance over the savannah was evident as it roamed freely, asserting its position as the king of the jungle. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without an interruption Mary completed her consecutive marathons, showcasing remarkable endurance and dedication to her fitness goals. anticipation /an-tis-uh-PEY-shuhn / [noun] – a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future The children’s anticipation for the upcoming birthday party…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or develop, or happening at the present moment The ongoing construction of the new library is expected to be completed by the end of the year. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official The company will issue a statement regarding the product recall later today. sustain /suh-STEYN/ [verb] – to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time Efforts to sustain the local wildlife population through conservation programs have been successful. echo /EK-oh/ [verb] – to repeat details that are similar to, and…
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