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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The significance of the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming in 1928 revolutionized the field of medicine and saved countless lives. glimpse /glimps / [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time When the curtains fluttered in the breeze, I caught a glimpse of the breathtaking view of the mountains in the distance. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement The soccer team’s success can be attributed to its strong sense of unity, as each player worked together…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cultivate /KUHLl-tuh-veyt/ [verb] – to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop The people cultivate mainly rice and beans. legendary /LEJ-uhn-der-ee/ [adjective] – of or relating to an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person The hill is the legendary home of King Arthur. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Sunday lunch with the in-laws has become something of a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vaccination /vak-suh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process or an act of giving someone a vaccine (= a substance put into a person’s body to prevent them getting a disease) Smallpox can be contained by vaccination. disclose /dih-SKLOHZ/ [verb] – to make something known publicly, or to show something that was hidden She refused to disclose any details about the plan. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something The company operates a share incentive scheme for its workers. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve…
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© PR Times via Live Japan Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. take (something) by storm /take bahy stawrm/ [idiom] – to quickly become very successful or popular in (a particular place) or among (a particular group) Jewelry shops have been taking the online market by storm. delectable /dih-LEK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – looking or tasting extremely good He devoured every delicious bite of the dinner’s delectable stew. savor /SEY-ver/ [verb] – to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible Savor the sweetness of the sauce. turquoise /TUR-koiz/ [adjective] – bluish-green in color Like the ocean,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. greenery /GREE-nuh-ree/ [noun] – green plants, or branches that have been cut off from plants If you do desire greenery, it is best to use large plastic plants. dedicate to /DED-i-keyt/ [verb] – to give completely your energy, time, etc. to something He dedicated his entire life to helping the needy. scorching /SKAWR-ching / [adjective] – very hot It was scorching hot outside. gathering /GATH-er-ing / [noun] – a party or a meeting when many people come together as a group There will be a gathering of world leaders in Los Angeles next month. afforestation /uh-FAWR-ist/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. draft /draft/ [verb] – to write the first version of a document such as a letter, essay, or law, which may have details added, changed, or corrected later She assisted me to draft a complaint letter. amend /uh-MEND/ [verb] – to change the words of a text, especially a law or a legal document Congress may amend the proposed tax bill. unity /YOO-ni-tee/ [noun] – the state of being joined together or in agreement Despite its public display of unity, the royal family, like any other, had its share of conflicts. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emperor /EM-per-er/ [noun] – a male ruler of an empire This type of porcelain was created only for the Chinese emperor and his family. reign /reyn/ [noun] – the period of time when a king or queen rules a country We discussed his successful reign as a king. spark /spahrk/ [verb] – to cause the start of something, especially an argument or fighting This idea will almost surely spark a new immigration debate across the country. commemorate /kuh-MEM-uh-reyt / [verb] – to remember officially and give respect to a great person or event, especially by a…
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