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Midwest corn farmers struggle with 2025 weather shifts as record harvest forecast

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – very powerful or difficult, causing fear or respect The team faced a formidable opponent in the championship game. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid or prevent Climate change is an ineluctable challenge for modern farmers. capricious /kuh-PRISH-uhs/ [adjective] – changing mood or behavior suddenly and without reason The teacher was kind but sometimes capricious in grading papers. judicious /joo-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – showing good judgment Parents should be judicious when choosing food for children. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in a dangerous or uncertain position He stood on a precarious ladder to fix…
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Scientists report success in efforts to restore red-legged frogs

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©(AP Photo/Gregory Bull) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. distinct /dih-STINGKT/ [adjective] – clear and easy to recognize The teacher heard a distinct sound of laughter coming from the classroom next door. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – existing in large amounts The market had an abundant supply of fresh fruit after the harvest. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading quickly and causing harm to an area The forest was damaged by an invasive insect that killed many healthy trees. binational /bahy-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving two nations The two governments created a binational program to improve trade. herpetologist /hur-pi-TAHL-uhj-ist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies…
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Genetic study identifies four distinct giraffe species after decades of research

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©Michael Brown/IUCN via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elucidate /ih-LOO-si-deyt/ [verb] – to explain something or make something clear The teacher will elucidate the math problem for the students. dichotomy /dahy-KOT-uh-mee/ [noun] – a difference between two completely opposite ideas or things There is a clear dichotomy between city life and country life. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the possible result of a decision or action Not studying had serious ramifications for his exam results. paramount /PAR-uh-mount/ [adjective] – more important than anything else Safety is paramount when riding a bicycle on busy roads. tenuous /TEN-yoo-uhs/ [adjective] – weak, uncertain, or…
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Mexico’s iconic axolotl faces precipitous decline

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©AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening very quickly or suddenly, or very steep The company faced a precipitous decline in sales last year. fortuitous /fawr-TOO-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – happening by chance, often in a lucky way. It was fortuitous that the bus arrived just on time. irrevocable /ih-REV-uh-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change or stop The company made an irrevocable decision to close the store. tenacious /tuh-NEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – holding tightly or continuing to do something strongly The team made a tenacious effort to finish the project. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb] – to grow, develop,…
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Antarctic krill fishing nears seasonal limit, raising climate and wildlife concerns

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. bulwark /BOOL-werk/ [noun] – a strong defense or protection Forests act as a bulwark against climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. precipitous /pri-SIP-i-tuhs/ [adjective] – very fast or sudden The team faced a precipitous fall in sales last year. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The contentious meeting ended without a clear decision. multilateral /muhl-ti-LAT-er-uhl/ [adjective] – involving more than two groups or countries Nations signed a multilateral agreement on climate change. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to save money for emergencies. Article…
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Early humans at the Nyayanga site show selective toolmaking behavior

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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. assumption /uh-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – a belief or idea that is accepted as true without proof The teacher’s assumption that all students had read the book was incorrect. indication /in-di-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a sign or piece of evidence that shows something is true or likely The doctor said the results showed no indication of serious illness. sophistication /suh-fis-ti-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the quality of being advanced, complex, or showing a high level of knowledge and skill The new smartphone showed great sophistication in its design and features. aptitude /AP-ti-tood/ [noun] – a natural ability or skill to do…
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Study highlights gaps in public awareness of effective climate actions

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©AP Photo/Noah Berger, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison to something else, or not deserving its importance or influence The punishment was disproportionate to the small mistake he made. predominantly /pruh-DAA-muh-nuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – mostly or mainly The town is predominantly known for its fishing industry. tangible /TAN-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – real and not imaginary; able to be shown, touched, or experienced The museum displayed tangible evidence of ancient life. efficacious /ef-i-KEY-shuhs/ [adjective] – able to produce the intended result The new medicine proved efficacious in treating the disease. participant /pahr-TIS-uh-puhnt/ [noun]…
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YouTube unveils AI age-verification system to enhance safety for minors in U.S.

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. apprehension /ap-ri-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of worry or fear that something bad may happen She felt apprehension before speaking to a large audience. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The plan became contentious because not everyone agreed with it. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens The teacher was proactive in helping students before they failed. paradigm shift /PAR-uh-dahym shift/ [noun] – a total change in the way people think about or do something Online learning created a paradigm shift…
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FAA proposal could accelerate expansion of drone deliveries in the U.S.

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©(AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. constrain /kuhn-STREYN/ [verb] – to limit or restrict something Strict school rules can constrain students’ freedom to choose their activities. retractable /ri-TRAKT-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be pulled back or drawn in The stadium has a retractable roof for use during bad weather. proponent /pruh-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a person who supports an idea, plan, or cause Proponents of renewable energy believe it will help reduce pollution. impediment /im-PED-uh-muhnt/ [noun] – a thing that makes it difficult to do or complete something Lack of funding is one of the main impediments to building the…
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Spain faces octopus shortage amid climate and fishing pressures

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©(AP Photo by Annika Hammerschlag) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a lack of something; a situation where there is not enough of something There was a scarcity of clean water in the village after the long drought. fluctuation /fluhk-choo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – change in amount, level, or condition, often from high to low or low to high Experts linked the fluctuation in fish numbers to changes in water temperature. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something steady or unlikely to change suddenly The government tried to stabilize food prices after they rose quickly. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a…
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