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©Reuters/KIM KYUNG-HOON Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. experimental /ik-sper-uh-MEN-tl / [adjective] – using new methods, ideas, substances, etc. that have not been tried before, usually in order to find out what effect they have The artist’s experimental approach to painting surprised and delighted the art community. merge /murj/ [verb] – to combine or join together, or to cause things to do this The software allows users to seamlessly merge multiple files into a single document. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – something that is not really what it seems to be The magician created the illusion of a disappearing act that left the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing a lot of damage or destruction The hurricane brought devastating winds and rain, leaving entire neighborhoods in ruins. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start The loud noise from the fireworks can sometimes trigger anxiety in pets. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention The hiker proceeded with caution as she navigated the steep and rocky terrain. hazard /HAZ-erd/ [noun] – something that is dangerous and likely to cause damage The construction site was marked with warning signs to alert workers of potential hazards. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. amid /uh-MID/ [preposition] – in the middle of or surrounded by The negotiations took place amid the bustling atmosphere of the city’s financial district. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage The excessive use of pesticides can be detrimental to the health of both humans and the environment. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the fact of a large number of people or things arriving at the same time The opening of the new shopping mall led to a significant influx of shoppers into the area. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a place where someone lives or resides After years of traveling, she finally found a peaceful residence in a quaint cottage by the lake. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to assign or credit a certain quality or characteristic to a particular cause or source Her success in the competition was attributed to her rigorous training regimen and unwavering determination. prompt /prompt/ [verb] – to cause or stimulate a particular action or response Her impassioned speech on climate change prompted many in the audience to join environmental initiatives. scenario /si-NAIR-ee-oh/ [noun] – a specific…
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