Tag Archive: Japan News

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plethora /PLETH-er-uh/ [noun] – a very large amount of something, especially a larger amount than you need, want, or can deal with My friend has a plethora of books in his library, ranging from science fiction to history. crave /kreyv/ [verb] – to have a very strong feeling of wanting something My sister often craves chocolate when she’s feeling stressed or anxious, and she says it helps her feel better. exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] – very beautiful and delicate Last night, we went to an exquisite restaurant in the city and had the most delicious meal I’ve…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. endorse / en-DAWRS/ [verb] – to make a public statement of your approval or support for something or someone The famous chef endorsed the new line of kitchen appliances, praising their innovative features and high-quality performance. conceive / kuhn-SEEV/ [verb] – to bring a thought or idea into being; imagine She conceived a brilliant idea for a new smartphone app that could revolutionize how people manage their daily tasks. embody / em-BOD-ee/ [verb] – to represent a quality or an idea exactly The statue of liberty embodies the spirit of freedom and democracy, standing as a…
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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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