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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. belief /bih-LEEF/ [noun] – a strong feeling that something is true or real Many people have the belief that the Earth is flat. evidence /EV-i-duhns/ [noun] – facts or signs that show something is true The police found evidence that proved the suspect was guilty. archaeological /ahr-kee-uh-LOJ-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the study of ancient cultures by examining artifacts, buildings, and other remains Archaeological digs help us learn about ancient civilizations. coexist /koh-ig-ZIST/ [verb] – to live together peacefully at the same time or place Different species can coexist in a healthy ecosystem. manipulate /muh-NIP-yuh-leyt/ [verb]…
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©Conservation International/photo by Trond Larsen/Handout via REUTERS Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. partially /PAHR-shuh-lee/ [adverb] – not completely The instructions were partially completed, leaving some steps unclear. spiny /SPAHY-nee/ [adjective] – covered with spines He avoided touching the spiny sea urchin while snorkeling. amphibian /am-FIB-ee-uhn/ [noun] – an animal, such as a frog, that lives both on land and in water but must produce its eggs in water The pond is home to many amphibians, including frogs and salamanders. invaluable /in-VAL-yoo-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – extremely useful The map provided invaluable assistance during the hike. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size…
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©(AP Photo/Peter Dejong) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not easy to find or get During the drought, food scarcity became a major issue for many communities. conserve /kuhn-SURV/ [verb] – to protect something from loss or harm, often referring to resources We need to conserve energy to reduce our carbon footprint. purify /PYOOR-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to remove bad substances from something to make it pure The water was purified before being used for drinking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge or understanding of a particular issue or situation The campaign aims to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to give new life, energy, or strength to something The city government plans to revitalize old parks to attract more visitors. detrimental /de-truh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – causing harm or damage Loud noise can be detrimental to students’ concentration during exams. infusion /in-FYOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – the addition of something that is needed or helpful The new teacher brought an infusion of enthusiasm to the school. subsidence /suhb-SAI-dns/ [noun] – the gradual sinking of land to a lower level The coastal town faced challenges due to land subsidence after years of mining. synergy /SIN-er-jee/ [noun]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocacy /AD-vuh-kuh-see/ [noun] – public support for an idea, plan, or way of doing something The student council’s advocacy for longer lunch breaks gained support from teachers and students. alarming /uh-LAHR-ming/ [adjective] – causing worry or fear The scientist presented alarming data about the rapid loss of rainforests. critical /KRIT-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – extremely important or serious It is critical to address water shortages before they worsen in the summer. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [noun] – refers to something that is of vital importance or an essential action or duty Addressing rising sea levels is an imperative for nations…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. charred /chahrd/ [adjective] – burned on the surface The smell of charred wood lingered in the air after the campfire was extinguished. eroded /ee-ROW-duhd/ [adjective] – worn away or deteriorated The once smooth surface of the statue is now rough and eroded due to exposure to the elements. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful, unpleasant, or bad The company implemented new safety measures to mitigate the risks of workplace accidents. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree / [noun] – the path followed by an object, especially one moving through the air or space The rocket’s trajectory was…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nurse /nurs/ [verb] – to feed (a baby or young animal) with milk from the breast or teats She decided to nurse her baby for six months to ensure he received proper nutrition. elk /elk/ [noun] – a large deer with brownish-red fur and large antlers (horns like branches) that lives in the forests of North America The hikers spotted a majestic elk grazing in the meadow early in the morning. bison /BAHY-suhn/ [noun] – a large wild animal, similar to a cow but having a larger head and shoulders covered in hair, found in North…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corona /kuh-ROH-nuh/ [noun] – the outer layer of the sun’s atmosphere, which is visible during a solar eclipse The bright corona of the sun was visible during the total solar eclipse. ejection /ih-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of something being thrown or pushed out forcefully The volcanic ejection of ash covered the nearby towns in minutes. elliptical /ih-LIP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – having an oval shape; elongated in a way that is curved The orbit of the comet is highly elliptical, taking it close to the sun. trajectory /truh-JEK-tuh-ree/ [noun] – the path followed by an object moving…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condensation /kon-den-SEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process by which a gas turns into a liquid The condensation on the windows showed that it was much warmer inside than outside. parched /pahrcht/ [adjective] – extremely dry, especially due to heat or lack of moisture The parched fields desperately needed rain after weeks of drought. reservoir /REZ-er-vwahr/ [noun] – a natural or artificial place where a large quantity of water is stored or accumulated, particularly underground The underground reservoir holds enough water to support the town for several months. diverge /dih-VURJ/ [verb] – to develop in different directions or…
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