Tag Archive: science & technology – expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. challenging /CHAL-in-jing/ [adjective] – difficult and requiring a lot of effort or skill The project was challenging because we had to meet tight deadlines. encounter /en-KOUN-ter/ [verb] – to experience or come upon something, especially unexpectedly He encountered many problems during his first week at work. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation or condition that makes something more difficult or confusing The meeting had some complications due to technical issues. malfunctioning /mal-FUHNGK-shuh-nuhng/ [adjective] – not working properly The equipment was malfunctioning, so the team had to stop the experiment. highlight /HAHY-lahyt/ [verb] – to emphasize or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interface /IN-ter-feys/ [noun] – a point where two systems, subjects, or organizations meet and interact The new smartphone has a user-friendly interface that helps seniors navigate apps easily. intent /in-TENT/ [noun] – the purpose or goal that someone wants to achieve The company’s intent was to reduce waste through improved packaging. electrode /ih-LEK-trohd/ [noun] – a small device that conducts electricity and is used to detect or deliver electrical signals Doctors placed electrodes on the patient’s chest to monitor heart activity during the test. synthesizer /SIN-thuh-sahy-zer/ [noun] – an electronic device or software that generates sound,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. repercussion /ree-per-KUHSH-uhn/ [noun] – an unintended negative consequence or effect The deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may have severe repercussions on global climate patterns. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North Pole and the South Pole Countries near the equator typically experience higher temperatures throughout the year. erratic /ih-RAT-ik/ [adjective] – unpredictable or irregular Farmers struggled due to the erratic rainfall during the planting season. precipitation /pri-sip-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – moisture falling from the atmosphere, such as rain or snow Increased precipitation during the rainy season…
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©(Qiong Wu via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abdomen /AB-duh-muhn/ [noun] – the part of the body between the chest and the pelvis that contains the stomach and other organs The snake’s abdomen expanded after swallowing its prey whole. anatomical /an-uh-TOM-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of the body The bird used its anatomical features to catch insects hidden under tree bark. morphology /mawr-FOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the form and structure of organisms or their parts The study compared the morphology of different bird beaks to understand their diets. appendage /uh-PEN-dij/ [noun] – a body part that is attached to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. evolve /ih-VOLV/ [verb] – to develop gradually, especially from a simple to a more complex form The company’s business model continues to evolve as it grows and learns from customer feedback. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – worthy of attention or notice; remarkable The scientist made a notable discovery that could change medical treatments. extension /ik-STEN-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of increasing the length of something We applied for an extension on our project deadline to finish the remaining work. percentage /per-SEN-tij/ [noun] – a part or share of a whole, expressed as a fraction of 100 The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. feedlot /FEED-lot/ [noun] – a confined area where animals are fed intensively with special feed to gain weight quickly before slaughter Pigs in a feedlot are kept in pens and given special feed to gain weight faster. conclusion /kuhn-KLOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – a judgment or decision reached after consideration After months of research, scientists reached the conclusion that solar power was the most efficient energy source for the region. deforestation /dee-fawr-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of clearing a wide area of trees Rising levels of deforestation in Southeast Asia have raised concerns about wildlife preservation. slaughter /SLAW-ter/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. atmosphere /at-MUHS-feer/ [noun] – the mixture of gases that surrounds a planet The Earth’s atmosphere protects us from harmful solar radiation. greenhouse gas /GREEN-hous gas/ [noun] – gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas that causes global warming. satellite /SAT-l-ahyt/ [noun] – a small object that orbits a planet or another celestial body Communication satellites allow people to talk to each other across long distances. orbit /AWR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path that something follows as it moves around a planet or star Satellites…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. raft /raft/ [noun] – a flat structure made of materials such as wood or other floating substances, used for traveling across water or carrying loads Fishermen built wooden rafts to cross the river during the flood. vertebrate /VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal that has a backbone or spinal column Scientists examined the bones of a prehistoric vertebrate to understand its evolution. drift /drift/ [verb] – to move slowly, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over direction The boat drifted away from the dock due to the strong current. statistical /stuh-TIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of something becoming worse in condition or quality The degradation of air quality in urban areas has raised concerns among health officials. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties or adapt to challenging situations The resilience of local businesses during the economic downturn impressed many experts. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – an action or strategy intended to solve a problem or improve a situation The government introduced new initiatives to reduce plastic waste in coastal areas. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a state of being unpredictable or unbalanced,…
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©(Maria D. Guillén/IPHES-CERCA, Elena Santos/CENIEH via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skull /skuhl/ [noun] – the bony structure that forms the head and protects the brain Archaeologists found a skull belonging to a prehistoric animal in the cave. venture /VEN-cher/ [verb] – to go somewhere that is unknown, dangerous, or risky The explorers ventured deep into the Amazon rainforest to study rare plants. fragment /FRAG-muhnt/ [noun] – a small part or piece that has broken off or been separated from something A fragment of the ancient vase was discovered near the temple ruins. arduous /AHR-joo-uhs/ [adjective] – requiring a lot…
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