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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trigger /TRIG-er/ [verb] – to cause something to start Stress triggers headaches. commence /kuh-MENS/ [verb] – to begin something We will commence the building’s construction in August of next year. innovative /in-uh-vey-tiv/ [adjective] – new and different Stephen introduced a number of innovative solutions. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which you start to experience something, or at which something starts to happen I have a high boredom threshold. circuit /SUR-kit/ [noun] – a closed system of wires or pipes through which electricity or liquid can flow A defect was found in the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. market /MAHR-kit/ [verb] – to offer products for sale to buyers Our new marketing strategy is working flawlessly. automate /AW-tuh-meyt/ [verb] – to make something operate automatically by using machines or computers Several banks have begun to automate processes. defect /DEE-fekt/ [noun] – something that is lacking or that is not exactly right in someone or something Were the quality checkers able to find any defect in the products? vicinity /vi-SIN-i-tee/ [noun] – the area immediately surrounding something According to witnesses, the stolen car was found in the vicinity of the station. discrimination /pruh-nuhn-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frustrating/FRUHS-treyt/ [adjective] –making you feel annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want ,em>It is frustrating to go on vacation on a rainy day. attain /uh-TEYN/ [verb] –to reach or succeed in getting something We have to talk about how to attain our goals. ultimately /UHL-tuh-mit-li/ [adverb] –finally, after a series of things have happened Everyone will ultimately see how you worked hard to get this social status. innovation>/in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The latest innovations in computer technology are helpful to our society today. launch /lawnch/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. journal /JUR-nl/ [noun] – a serious magazine or newspaper that is published regularly about a particular subject My favorite author had several discussions about space in that journal. overlook /oh-ver-LOOK/ [verb] – to fail to notice or consider something or someone His movie was awarded for an Oscar, but Maricar herself was overlooked as best actress. suited /SOO-tid/ [adjective] – right for someone or something With the information about his work experience, he would be ideally suited for the job. classify /KLAS-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to divide things or people into groups according to their type, or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. integrate /IN-ti-greyt/ [verb] – to combine two or more things in order to become more effective The management is planning to integrate the new software into their work system. seamlessly /SEEM-lis-lee/ [adverb] – without any sudden changes, interruptions, or problems The program was able to carry on seamlessly despite the last minute changes. move /moov/ [noun] – an action taken to achieve something Buying that property ten years ago was really a good move. cross- /kros/ [prefix] – across Cross-party discussions have already started. elaborate /ih-LAB-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to add more information to or explain something…
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