Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elusive /ih-LOO-siv/ [adjective] – difficult to find, define, or achieve Scientists searched for an elusive mushroom species in the forest. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas The organization supports conservation of rare species. biodiversity /bahy-oh-di-VUR-si-tee/ [noun] – the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a place Tropical forests have rich biodiversity. ecosystem /EE-koh-sis-tuhm/ [noun] – all the living things in an area and the way they affect each other Fungi play an important role in the forest ecosystem initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. redesign /ree-di-zahyn/ [noun] – a new design or plan made to improve something that already exists The company introduced a redesign of the product package to make it easier to open. geographic /jee-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – related to the physical features, location, or areas of the Earth The teacher explained the geographic features of different regions during the lesson. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including many details and covering a wide range of information The report gives a comprehensive explanation of the school’s new safety rules. safeguard /SEYF-gahrd/ [noun] – a measure or action that protects something from…
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©JHU/APL, NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. plunge /PLUHNJ/ [verb] – to fall suddenly and quickly from a high position The aircraft plunged into the ocean during a storm. orbit /OR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path that a spacecraft follows around a planet The satellite stayed in orbit for several years. reentry /ree-EN-tree/ [noun] – the act of returning to Earth’s atmosphere from space The capsule made a safe reentry after the mission. radiation /ray-dee-AY-shuhn/ [noun] – energy in the form of waves that can be harmful to living things Scientists study radiation to understand space conditions. eccentric /ik-SEN-trik/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precise /pri-SAHYS/ [adjective] – exact and correct; very accurate in detail The engineer made a precise measurement before building the bridge. cluster /KLUHS-ter/ [noun] – a group of similar things that are close together Scientists studied a cluster of small islands in the Pacific Ocean. observatory /uhb-ZUR-vuh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a place where scientists watch and study space or the sky The observatory opened its telescope to visitors during the meteor shower. complexity /kuhm-PLEK-si-tee/ [noun] – the state of having many connected parts that are difficult to understand The complexity of the human brain still interests many…
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©Gabor Lakos, Budapest History Museum via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unearth /uhn-URTH/ [verb] – to discover something that has been buried in the ground Archaeologists unearthed ancient tools during the excavation. hermetically /hur-MET-ik-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is completely closed so that no air can enter or escape The container was hermetically sealed to protect the contents. artifact /AHR-tuh-fakt/ [noun] – an object made by humans in the past, especially those of historical or cultural interest The museum displayed artifacts from an early civilization. repurpose /ree-PUR-puhs/ [verb] – to use something for a different purpose from the…
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©(OpenAI via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-TEY-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – at the same time Two students started the presentation simultaneously during the class competition. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being correct or exact The teacher checked the accuracy of the answers on the math test. sufficient /suh-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – enough for a particular purpose The team had sufficient time to finish the project before the deadline. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted or believed The journalist gained credibility by reporting facts carefully. evaluation /ih-val-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of judging the value or quality…
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©Taman Safari Indonesia via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. symbolize /SIM-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to represent something such as an idea or quality The white dove symbolizes peace in many cultures. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened Community resilience helped the town recover after the storm. commitment /kuh-MIT-muhnt/ [noun] – a promise or firm decision to do something The organization showed commitment to protecting wildlife. conservation /kon-ser-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the protection of plants and animals, natural areas, and interesting and important structures and buildings Conservation programs help protect…
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©Andy and Sally Wasowski/Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dioecious /dahy-EE-shuhs/ [adjective] – having male and female reproductive organs on separate plants The shrub is dioecious, so both male and female plants are needed for fruit. pollinate /POL-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to take pollen from one plant to another so that seeds can be produced Bees help pollinate flowers in the garden. hardy /HAHR-dee/ [adjective] – able to survive difficult conditions This tree is hardy enough to grow in cold climates. deciduous /dih-SIJ-oo-uhs/ [adjective] – losing leaves in autumn every year A deciduous tree drops its…
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©AP Photo/Tsering Topgyal, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. etiquette /ET-i-kit/ [noun] – the set of rules or customs that control accepted behaviour in particular social groups or social situations Good etiquette helps maintain respect in professional meetings. informality /in-fawr-MAL-i-tee/ [noun] – a relaxed and friendly way of behaving or dressing The informality of the event made guests feel comfortable. implicit /im-PLIS-it/ [adjective] – suggested but not communicated directly The agreement contained implicit expectations about behavior. condolences /kuhn-DOH-luhns-iz/ [noun] – expressions of sympathy, especially on the occasion of a death She sent condolences to the family after the loss. administrator /ad-MIN-uh-strey-ter/…
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©AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. astounding /uh-STOUN-ding/ [adjective] – very surprising and difficult to believe The company reported astounding growth in a slow economy. hyperbole /hahy-PUR-buh-lee/ [noun] – a way of speaking or writing that makes something sound better or worse than it really is Some critics dismissed the excitement as hyperbole. prosperity /pro-SPER-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being successful and having a lot of money Economic prosperity often leads to higher employment. decipher /dih-SAHY-fer/ [verb] – to discover the meaning of something written badly or in a difficult way Investors tried to decipher the complex…
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