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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. simulation /sim-yuh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a model of a real activity, created for training or testing purposes The pilot used a flight simulation to practice emergency landings. distribute /dih-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to give something out to several people, or to spread or supply something The teacher will distribute the papers to the class. assumption /uh-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – something that is accepted as true without proof Her answer was based on a wrong assumption. empirical /em-PIR-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – based on what is experienced or seen rather than theory The team used empirical data to support the idea. resilience…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. document /DOK-yuh-ment/ [verb] – to record the details of something The teacher documented the students’ progress during the project. cognitive /KOG-ni-tiv/ [adjective] – connected with thinking or conscious mental processes The puzzle improves children’s cognitive development. flexibility /flek-suh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to change or be changed easily Flexibility is needed when working in a busy restaurant. hypothesis /hahy-POTH-uh-sis/ [noun] – an idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved The class tested the hypothesis in the science experiment. distinguished /dih-STING-gwisht/ [adjective] – used to describe a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. particulate /per-TIK-yuh-lit/ [adjective] – consisting of or relating to minute separate particles, often referring to pollutants in the air The factory installed new filters to reduce particulate emissions from its smokestacks. hypothetical /hahy-puh-THET-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – based on a suggested idea or theory; not real, but imagined as a possibility The scientist created a hypothetical model to predict how the virus might evolve in the next year. burden /BUR-dn/ [noun] – something difficult or unpleasant that one has to deal with or carry Rising fuel prices placed a financial burden on low-income families in the region. hazardous…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascination /fas-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a strong interest or attraction to something The artist’s fascination with ancient cultures is clear in his sculptures. venomous /VEN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – producing poison, especially in animals like snakes or spiders The hiker was warned to stay away from venomous insects in the rainforest. antibody /AN-ti-bod-ee/ [noun] – a protein produced in the blood that fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. Scientists studied the antibodies found in survivors of the disease. neutralize /NOO-truh-lahyz/ [verb] – to stop something from having an effect or being harmful A special solution…
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©ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a type of ship that can travel underwater, especially one used for research The team explored the ocean floor using a small submersible. invertebrate /in-VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal with no spine, such as an insect, a worm, or an octopus Jellyfish are invertebrates and have no bones inside their bodies. transparent /trans-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – if a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly The glass walls are transparent so visitors can watch the animals. delicate /DEL-i-kit/ [adjective] – needing to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. neurologist /NOO-rol-uh-jist/ [noun] – a doctor who treats diseases of the brain and nervous system The neurologist checked the patient’s brain activity with special tools. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – related to the complete set of genes in a person, animal, or plant The team used genomic research to study rare illnesses. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the structure of a gene that may cause disease Scientists found a mutation in the gene that caused muscle problems. equitable /EK-wi-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – fair and treating everyone in the same way The doctor said everyone should get…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coalition /koh-uh-LISH-uhn/ [noun] – a temporary alliance or group formed by individuals to work together for a common goal Several animal groups created a coalition to protect food sources. solidarity /sol-i-DAR-i-tee/ [noun] – agreement between and support for the members of a group, especially in difficult situations Female animals showed strong solidarity during hard times. dominance /DOM-uh-nuhns/ [noun] – the quality of being more important, strong, or successful than others The group gained dominance after working together. collaboration /kuh-lab-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the situation of two or more people working together to create or achieve the same…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reproduction /ree-pruh-DUHK-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of having babies or producing young animals Scientists are studying whale shark reproduction to learn how they give birth. endangered /en-DEYN-jerd/ [adjective] – at risk of no longer existing in the future Whale sharks are endangered because their numbers are getting smaller. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist/ [noun] – a person who works to protect animals, plants, and natural areas A conservationist helps protect whale sharks by studying their behavior. ecological /ee-kuh-LAA-juh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the natural world and how living things affect each other Whale sharks face many ecological problems, like…
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©(Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. camouflage /KAM-uh-flahzh/ [noun] – a way of hiding or blending in with the surroundings to avoid being seen The snow leopard’s fur provides perfect camouflage in the snowy mountains. rarity /RAIR-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being uncommon or unusual A total solar eclipse is a rarity that many people wait years to see. lichen /LAHY-kuhn/ [noun] – a small plant-like organism made of fungi and algae, often found on rocks or trees The old tree was covered in green lichen, giving it a soft texture. entomologist /en-tuh-MOL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – likely to be harmed or affected negatively; not well protected from danger or attack Young coral reefs are especially vulnerable to changes in ocean temperature. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or believe that something is the result of a particular thing or person Many people attributed the city’s improved air quality to the new transportation policy. bycatch /BAI-kach/ [noun] – fish or other sea creatures that are caught unintentionally by people who are trying to catch other types of fish Shrimp trawling often results in a high amount of bycatch, including…
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