Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert

©AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landmark /LAM-mark/ [noun] – an important stage or discovery The research team celebrated a landmark achievement in medical testing. discernable /dih-SUR-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen, recognized, or understood There was a discernible change in climate patterns last year. reconstruct /ree-kon-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to build or form something again Engineers worked to reconstruct the collapsed bridge. assertion /uh-SUR-shun/ [noun] – a confident and usually firm statement The scientist made an assertion about the new procedure’s safety. subsequent /SUB-si-kwent/ [adjective] – happening after something else The team revised its plan after the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Certain health concerns become prevalent during seasonal changes. multifaceted /muhl-TEE-fas-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts or sides Climate issues require multifaceted strategies across sectors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention The project achieved notable success within one year. divergent /dahy-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – different or developing in separate directions Two teams offered divergent solutions to the same issue. unrelenting /uhn-ri-LEN-ting/ [adjective] – continuing strongly without becoming weaker The region faced unrelenting heat during the summer. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – very important or noticeable The report showed a salient change in climate data. adjacent /uh-JEY-suhnt/ [adjective] – very near or next to something The market stands adjacent to the main road. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The team faced prolonged delays during testing. discern /dih-SURN/ [verb] – to recognize something that is not clear Scientists could discern faint marks on the stone. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – stopping and starting repeatedly The area experienced intermittent rainfall yesterday. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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©(NASA via AP, file) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – an event or fact that can be observed, especially one that is unusual or difficult to understand Scientists studied the strange phenomenon of glowing waves appearing along the coastline. buildup /BILD-uhp/ [noun] – a gradual increase or collection of something over time A buildup of dust inside the computer made it run slowly. burst /burst/ [noun] – a short and sudden increase of activity, sound, or energy The fireworks released bright bursts of color across the night sky. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – showing great attention to detail; very…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. arcane /ahr-KEYN/ [adjective] – mysterious and difficult to understand The old map had many arcane symbols that explorers tried to understand. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad Doctors tried to mitigate the pain with a new type of medicine. revelatory /ri-VEL-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – showing something that was not known before The report was revelatory, giving surprising facts about the environment. consolidate /kuhn-SOL-i-deyt/ [verb] – to bring things together so they become stronger or easier to manage The company plans to consolidate its offices into one building. discerning /dih-SUR-ning/ [adjective] –…
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©AP Photo/Federica Narancio, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – the most noticeable or important part of something The most salient idea in her report helped everyone understand the problem quickly. precipitate /pri-SIP-i-teyt/ [adjective] – happening suddenly or sooner than expected The company faced a precipitate drop in sales after the sudden announcemen untenable /uhn-TEN-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – cannot be supported or defended; impossible to continue The plan became untenable because the team lacked enough time and tools. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible result of an action, especially one that is not obvious The new rule had a…
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©AP Photo/Mikhail Metzel, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or having great significance The new bridge was a monumental project that took many years to finish. proficiency /pruh-FISH-uhn-see/ [noun] – the ability to do something well because of training or experience Her proficiency in English helped her study abroad successfully. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – something or someone that is so useful or important that it is impossible to manage without it or them Water is indispensable for all living things. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The team’s…
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©(Kotaro Ueda/Kyodo News via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unmanned /uhn-MAND/ [adjective] – without a person to operate or control it The unmanned drone surveyed the forest to check for signs of wildfire. liftoff /LIFT-awf/ [noun] – the moment when a spacecraft or rocket leaves the ground and begins to fly Engineers monitored every detail of the satellite’s liftoff to ensure a smooth flight. freighter /FREY-ter/ [noun] – a large vehicle, ship, or aircraft used for carrying goods The cargo freighter delivered thousands of tons of supplies to the island port. precision /pri-SIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the quality of being exact,…
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©Tyler Keillor, The University of Chicago via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. profound /pruh-FOUND/ [adjective] – felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way The scientist felt a profound sense of wonder after the discovery. intricate /IN-tri-kit/ [adjective] – having many small parts that are arranged in a complicated or detailed way The fossil showed intricate patterns that amazed the researchers. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The scientist was meticulous when examining the tiny fossil marks. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful or important The new fossils provided invaluable information…
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