Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert

©Hirofumi Matsumura via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epochal /EP-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – very important, or having a great influence, especially making the beginning of a new development or period The invention of the internet was an epochal moment in communication. heuristic /hyoo-RIS-tik/ [adjective] – allowing people to learn by discovering things themselves and learning from their own experiences The teacher used a heuristic method to help students find answers. transcendence /tran-SEN-duhns/ [noun] – the state of being greater, better, or going beyond usual limits Music gave her a sense of transcendence beyond daily life. edifying /ED-uh-fahy-ing/ [adjective] – improving someone’s…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tendency /TEN-duhn-see/ [noun] – a natural way of behaving or acting in a certain direction Reports showed a tendency for people to shop online more often during holidays. inclination /in-kluh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling or preference that makes someone want to do something The research showed an inclination of students to use digital textbooks instead of printed ones. methodology /meth-uh-DOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – a system or method used to study or do research The project used a new methodology to test the safety of electric cars. redundancy /ri-DUHN-duhn-see/ [noun] – the state of having extra parts or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous state because of not being safe or steady The animals lived in a precarious place after the forest fire. salutary /SAL-yuh-ter-ee/ [adjective] – causing improvement of behavior or character The warning gave a salutary lesson about driving more carefully. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse Cutting more trees can exacerbate the problem of flooding. galvanize /GAL-vuh-nahyz/ [verb] – to excite or cause someone to act The speech helped galvanize people to join the campaign. inexorable /in-EK-ser-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – continuing without any possibility…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deleterious /del-i-TEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – harmful Too much sugar has a deleterious effect on children’s health. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad worse Lack of clean water can exacerbate health problems in poor areas. perpetuate /per-PECH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to make something such as a bad situation continue for a long time High prices can perpetuate poverty in many communities. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – The salient facts are the most important and noticeable ones. The most salient point in the report was about rising costs. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, or expressed in…
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©AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The sudden drop in temperature was alarming for the farmers. incontrovertible /in-kon-truh-VUR-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to doubt because of being obviously true The teacher gave incontrovertible proof that the student was present in class. meticulous /muh-TIK-yuh-luhs/ [adjective] – very careful and with great attention to every detail The artist was meticulous in painting every leaf on the tree. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city experienced unprecedented snowfall last winter. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing fear or respect…
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©(NASA via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to earthquakes or vibrations of the earth and its crust Researchers used seismic data to study the underground layers of the ocean floor. equator /ih-KWEY-ter/ [noun] – an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, equally distant from the North and South Poles Countries located near the equator usually have hot and humid climates. epicenter /EP-uh-sen-ter/ [noun] – the point on the Earth’s surface directly above where an earthquake originates The city was only a few kilometers from the epicenter of the earthquake. mushy /MUHSH-ee/ [adjective] –…
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©(AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. archery /AHR-chuh-ree/ [noun] – the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow The national park organized a competition where students demonstrated archery skills. spectacle /SPEK-tuh-kuhl/ [noun] – a large, impressive show or event meant to attract attention The fireworks on New Year’s Eve were incredible spectacles that drew thousands of people to the park. dexterity /dek-STER-i-tee/ [noun] – skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands Surgeons must develop great dexterity to perform delicate medical procedures. synergy /SIN-er-jee/ [noun] – the combined power or advantage that results when different groups work…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. python /PAHY-thon/ [noun] – a very large type of snake that kills animals by wrapping around them and squeezing Large pythons were found in villages near the river, causing fear among the farmers. mammal /MAM-uhl/ [noun] – an animal that feeds its young with milk and usually has hair or fur Scientists discovered a new species of small mammals living in the mountains. camouflage /KAM-uh-flahzh/ [noun] – a way of hiding something by making it look like its surroundings Some insects use camouflage to protect themselves from birds and other predators. infancy /IN-fuhn-see/ [noun] – the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rancher /RAN-cher/ [noun] – a farmer who raises animals such as cattle, sheep, or horses on a large area of land Ranchers in Texas are improving their land to produce healthier cattle. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – causing death; deadly The government banned the use of lethal chemicals in farming to protect the environment. deterrence /dih-TUR-uhns/ [noun] – the act of preventing someone from doing something by making it seem difficult or dangerous Stronger security at airports is meant to provide deterrence against illegal activities. habituate /huh-BICH-oo-eyt/ [verb] – to become used to something so that it…
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©Ethan Tweedie/W. M. Keck Observatory via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epochal /EP-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important, because it is likely to have a great influence on the future The discovery of penicillin was an epochal change in medicine. lucid /LOO-sid/ [adjective] – clearly expressed and easy to understand The teacher gave a lucid explanation of the math problem. conundrum /kuh-NUHN-druhm/ [noun] – a problem that is difficult to deal with Deciding which job offer to take is a real conundrum. seminal /SEM-uh-nl/ [adjective] – strongly influencing later developments Her seminal research changed the way scientists study climate change. monumental…
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