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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city faced unprecedented flooding, leaving residents in shock and in need of immediate help. bolster /BOHL-ster/ [verb] – to support or improve something or make it stronger The government introduced new policies to bolster economic growth. mandatory /MAN-duh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – required by law or rule; compulsory Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory for all employees. endorse /en-DAWRS/ [verb] – to publicly or officially say that you support or approve of something The famous athlete decided to endorse the new fitness brand. revitalization…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refering to the activity of flying aircraft, or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. peninsula /puh-NIN-suh-luh/ [noun] – a long, narrow piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides The Florida peninsula is famous for its beautiful beaches and warm weather. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – refers to the activity of flying aircraft or of designing, producing, and maintaining them He is studying aviation safety protocols to become a certified pilot. ash /ash/ [noun] – the soft gray powder that remains after something has been burned After the fire, the ground was covered in a thick layer of ash. volcanology /vol-kuh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific study of volcanoes…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. enigmatic /en-ig-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – mysterious and impossible to understand completely The disappearance of the ancient city remains an enigmatic puzzle for historians. geological /jee-uh-LO-juh-kl/ [adjective] – related to the study of the earth’s physical structure and substance The geological survey revealed new information about the region’s mineral deposits. excavation /eks-kuh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of digging up or uncovering artifacts or structures from the ground The team conducted excavations at the ancient site to uncover buried artifacts. sedimentary /sed-uh-MEN-tuh-ree/ [adjective] – relating to sedimentary rock, which is formed by the accumulation and compression of mineral and…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. equivalent /ih-KWIV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – having the same amount, value, purpose, qualities, etc. The two job offers were equivalent in terms of salary and benefits. genome /JEE-nohm/ [noun] – the complete set of genes or genetic material present in a cell or organism Scientists are working to map the genome of various plants to improve crop yields. chromosome /KROH-muh-sohm/ [noun] – structures within cells that contain DNA and carry genetic information Human cells typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes. gill /gil/ [noun] – organs that fish and some amphibians use to extract oxygen from water Fish use…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. aboard /uh-BAWRD/ [preposition] – on or onto (a ship, aircraft, or train) The astronauts are staying aboard the space station. resolve /ri-ZOLV/ [verb] – to find a solution to a problem We need to resolve the problem with the computer. uncrewed /uhn-KROOD/ [adjective] – not having any crew or people on board The uncrewed spacecraft flew to the moon. complication /kom-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a problem or difficulty that makes a situation more difficult The new plan had many complications that made it hard to follow. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of moving people or goods…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. technical difficulty /TEK-ni-kuhl DIF-i-kuhl-tee/ [noun phrase] – a problem or issue that makes something difficult to do or operate The car had a technical difficulty, so it stopped working on the road. unforeseen /uhn-for-SEEN/ [adjective] – not expected or anticipated The rain was an unforeseen event during the outdoor party. propulsion /pruh-PUHL-shuhn/ [noun ] – the action of driving or pushing something forward The boat’s propulsion comes from its powerful engine. malfunction /mal-FUHNGK-shuhn/ [verb] – to fail to work properly The machine may malfunction if not used correctly. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – close and careful examination…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat/ [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives Forests and wetlands are vital habitats for many species of birds. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The new law poses a challenge for small businesses. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization, especially a government organization Local officials are working hard to improve public transportation. migration /mahy-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of animals moving from one place to another at different times of the year The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. speculate /SPEK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain. Many people speculated about the cause of the strange noise. astronomy /uh-STRON-uh-mee/ [noun] – the scientific study of the universe and the objects that exist naturally in space, such as the moon, the sun, planets, and stars He developed an interest in astronomy after watching a documentary about stars. proximity /prok-SIM-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being near in space or time The proximity of the school to his house made it easy for him…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time Our vacation coincided with the festival, making our trip even more exciting. host /hohst/ [verb] – to organize and provide the space and other things necessary for a special event She hosted a wonderful dinner party for all her friends last weekend. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention because of being very good or interesting The scientist made a notable discovery that could change the future of medicine. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot…
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