Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primate /PRAHY-meyt/ [noun] – a mammal with a highly developed brain, such as a monkey or ape Scientists study the primate to better understand animal behavior. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – existing from birth, not learned or taught The child showed an innate ability to solve puzzles quickly. pretense /pri-TENS/ [noun] – an act of pretending that something is true when it is not He spoke with confidence, but it was a pretense to cover his fear. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including all important parts or details Students must complete a comprehensive exam at the end of…
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©NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. illuminate /ih-LOO-muh-neyt/ [verb] – to make something clearer or easier to understand The new telescope images illuminate complex galaxy movements. objective /uhb-JEK-tiv/ [noun] – something that researchers are trying to achieve The main objective is to explain dark matter behavior. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The telescope captured unprecedented cosmic detail. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – very convincing or believable The images provided compelling scientific evidence. collaborative /kuh-LAB-uh-ruh-tiv/ [adjective] – involving several people working together The collaborative project involved many space agencies. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then,…
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©Sam Lott/NASA via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exasperating /ig-ZAS-puh-ray-ting/ [adjective] – causing intense frustration Repeated delays created an exasperating situation for mission planners. volatility /vol-uh-TIL-i-tee/ [noun] – tendency to change rapidly or dangerously Hydrogen volatility requires strict safety controls during fueling. pivotal /PIV-uh-tl/ [adjective] – extremely important The rehearsal was pivotal for confirming launch readiness. consequential /kon-si-KWEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – producing important effects The delay had consequential impacts on mission planning. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – ability to recover quickly System resilience was tested during repeated shutdowns. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and…
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©New England Wildlife Center via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. anomalous /uh-NOM-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – different from what is normal or expected The rescue was considered anomalous due to winter conditions. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-RAY-shuhn/ [noun] – rapid increase or spread The proliferation of exotic pets raised regulatory concerns. physiological /fiz-ee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to body functions in living organisms Cold exposure caused physiological stress in the reptile. ecological /ee-kuh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to environments and living systems Ecological balance may be affected by invasive species. accountability /uh-koun-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – responsibility for actions and consequences Accountability remains central to exotic pet ownership. Article…
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©(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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