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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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©(AP Photo/Mark Baker) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount, size, or importance The project required a substantial amount of time to complete safely. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily damaged or harmed The museum protects fragile artifacts by limiting visitor access. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be prevented Experts warned that flooding was inevitable unless stronger protection measures were put in place. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily harmed or affected by danger or problems Coastal communities are vulnerable to rising sea levels due to their low elevation. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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©AP Photo/Markus Schreiber, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. landmark /LAM-mark/ [noun] – an important stage or discovery The research team celebrated a landmark achievement in medical testing. discernable /dih-SUR-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be seen, recognized, or understood There was a discernible change in climate patterns last year. reconstruct /ree-kon-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to build or form something again Engineers worked to reconstruct the collapsed bridge. assertion /uh-SUR-shun/ [noun] – a confident and usually firm statement The scientist made an assertion about the new procedure’s safety. subsequent /SUB-si-kwent/ [adjective] – happening after something else The team revised its plan after the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prevalent /PREV-uh-luhnt/ [adjective] – existing very commonly or happening often Certain health concerns become prevalent during seasonal changes. multifaceted /muhl-TEE-fas-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts or sides Climate issues require multifaceted strategies across sectors. notable /NOH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – important and deserving attention The project achieved notable success within one year. divergent /dahy-VUR-juhnt/ [adjective] – different or developing in separate directions Two teams offered divergent solutions to the same issue. unrelenting /uhn-ri-LEN-ting/ [adjective] – continuing strongly without becoming weaker The region faced unrelenting heat during the summer. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I…
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©Tamara Thomsen/Wisconsin Historical Society via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. salient /SEY-lee-uhnt/ [adjective] – very important or noticeable The report showed a salient change in climate data. adjacent /uh-JEY-suhnt/ [adjective] – very near or next to something The market stands adjacent to the main road. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The team faced prolonged delays during testing. discern /dih-SURN/ [verb] – to recognize something that is not clear Scientists could discern faint marks on the stone. intermittent /in-ter-MIT-nt/ [adjective] – stopping and starting repeatedly The area experienced intermittent rainfall yesterday. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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