Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert

©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipice /PRES-uh-pis/ [noun] – a dangerous or important point before a major change The country reached a precipice during the economic crisis. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a typical model or example of how something is done The manager introduced a different paradigm for team communication. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – an event that interrupts normal activity or movement The flight was delayed due to a weather disturbance. deployment /dih-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of putting something into use in a real situation The city planned the deployment of electric buses. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. algorithm /AL-guh-rith-uhm/ [noun] – a set of rules used by a computer to solve problems The device uses an algorithm to estimate sleep stages. provisional /pruh-VIZH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – temporary and subject to change The report offered provisional conclusions. fixation /fik-SAY-shuhn/ [noun] – excessive focus on one thing Doctors warned about fixation on sleep scores. actionable /AK-shuh-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be acted upon effectively The data provided actionable insights. latent /LAY-tnt/ [adjective] – existing but not yet developed The technology has latent potential. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation…
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©(Ahmed Boug/Communications Earth and Environment via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mummified /MUH-muh-fyd/ [adjective] – preserved by natural drying so decay is slowed The museum displayed a mummified animal found in a frozen mountain area. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before Scientists described the temperature increase as unprecedented for that region. scavenger /SKAV-in-jer/ [noun] – an animal that eats dead or leftover food The vulture is a scavenger that feeds on dead animals in the wild. extensive /ik-STEN-siv/ [adjective] – large in size, amount, or range The study required extensive research before results could be published. arid…
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©(NASA via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. undock /uhn-DOK/ [verb] – to separate a vehicle from a fixed structure The ferry will undock from the pier after all passengers board. protocol /PROH-tuh-kawl/ [noun] – an official procedure The laboratory follows a strict protocol for handling chemical samples. robust /roh-BUHST/ [adjective] – strong and effective The software includes robust security features to protect user data. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce harm or risk The policy aims to mitigate traffic congestion during peak hours. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result Scientists discussed the environmental implication of the new…
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©(AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ubiquitous /yoo-BIK-wi-tuhs/ [adjective] – present or found everywhere Smartphones are ubiquitous in modern offices. delineate /dih-LIN-ee-eyt/ [verb] – to clearly describe or show the difference between things The map helps delineate the borders between the two areas. integrity /in-TEG-ri-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being honest and following strong moral rules Employers value integrity in their workers. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and close examination New safety plans received scrutiny from the public. paradigm /PAR-uh-dahym/ [noun] – a common model or way of thinking about something Remote work created a new paradigm…
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©(AP Photo/John Locher) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – affecting personal space or private life in an unwanted way Some employees felt that daily camera checks at work were invasive. unreliable /uhn-ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – not able to be trusted to work correctly or consistently The new public transport system was described as unreliable during peak hours. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas Online advertising has become pervasive in daily media use. constant /KON-stuhnt/ [adjective] – happening all the time or without stopping The machine required constant power to operate safely. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or large enough to be noticed Scientists reported significant changes in ocean temperatures during the study. cognition /kog-NISH-uhn/ [noun] – the mental process of thinking and understanding Sleep plays an important role in human cognition and memory. passive /PAS-iv/ [adjective] – happening without active effort or direct action Passive learning occurs when information is received without direct participation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action or decision The policy change has serious implications for small businesses. distinctive /dih-STINGK-tiv/ [adjective] – clearly different from others The report…
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©Blue Origin via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having important results or effects The mission was consequential for future lunar planning. unprecedented /un-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened before The finding was unprecedented in modern space research. coordinated /koh-AWR-di-ney-tid/ [adjective] – organized to work together effectively The mission followed a coordinated international plan. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and systematic way Engineers used a methodical approach to testing. granular /GRAN-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – very detailed or precise Sensors provided granular measurements of solar wind. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will…
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©(Blue Origin via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The company reported unprecedented growth during the first year of operation. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate or function without human control The factory uses autonomous machines to increase production speed. accessibility /ak-ses-uh-BIL-uh-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being easy to enter, use, or reach Online services increased accessibility to public information. weightlessness /WAYT-luh-snuhs/ [noun] – the condition of having no apparent weight Scientists studied weightlessness during aircraft research flights. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or action intended to solve…
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©AP Photo/Abbie Parr Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. systemic /si-STEM-ik/ [adjective] – affecting an entire system Systemic change is needed to modernize factories. convergent /kuhn-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – coming together from different directions Wearables show convergent trends in health and computing. calibrated /KAL-uh-bray-tid/ [adjective] – carefully adjusted for accuracy The robots follow calibrated safety protocols. proactive /pro-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – acting before problems appear Companies take proactive steps to manage aging populations. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – path of development over time The technology’s trajectory points toward automation. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. Crowds…
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