Tag Archive: science & technology – expert
Superhabitable planets could sustain life better than Earth

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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Facebook rolls out newest functionality with Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp

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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Energy-storing bricks: A new renewable energy potential

© The D’Arcy Laboratory in Washington via CNN Vocabulary: embed /em-BED/ [verb] — to fix something firmly into a substance The arrow embedded itself in the tree trunk. advance /ad-VANS/ [verb] — move forward The troop of soldiers advanced to the military camp later that afternoon. porous /PAWR-uhs/ [adjective] — something that is porous has many small holes, so liquid or air can pass through, especially slowly Some rocks are porous; some are not. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] — a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger Water is a mixture of the chemical components hydrogen and oxygen atoms. commercially /kuh-MUR-shuhl-lee/ [adverb] — in a way that relates…
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Google Doodle reminder: Wear masks and save lives

© Google Doodle via independent.co.uk Vocabulary: urge /urj/ [verb] — to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Madison urged her husband to give up smoking. assortment /uh-SAWRT-muhnt/ [noun] — a group of different types of something The shop has a wide assortment of designs to choose from. observe /uhb-ZURV/ [verb] — to obey a law, rule, or custom Observe proper streaming on YouTube for your views to be counted. platform /PLAT-fawrm/ [noun] — a method of communication or entertainment, for example television, radio, or the internet You can use different social media platforms to spread your message across. public service /PUHB-lik SUR-vis/ [noun] —…
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Pittsburgh International Airport tests UV robot cleaners to fight COVID-19

© Photo: Pittsburgh International Airport Vocabulary: intensified /in-TEN-suh-fahyd/ [adjective] something that has become stronger or faster, or more intense The intensified training sessions were made after receiving several bad results from the previous ones. intervention /in-ter-VEN-shuhn/ [noun] the action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation, in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse Kyle’s last intervention for his business proposal was a success. establish /ih-STAB-lish/ [verb] to start something that will last for a long time, or to create or set something in a particular way To establish several professions that will result in good progress is Miya’s great desire. association /uh-soh-see-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the fact…
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Black hole: A celestial body near us

Vocabulary: inconceivable /in-kuhn-SEE-vuh-buh l/ [adjective] impossible to imagine or think of It is inconceivable that the man walked twenty miles without shoes in freezing weather. exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] very beautiful and delicate The painter was known for his exquisite works of art. momentum /moh-MEN-tuh m/ [noun] the force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started As the ball rolled down the hill, its momentum increased. exclude /ik-SKLOOD/ [verb] to intentionally not include something The team decided to exclude him from the game. scattered /SKAT-erd/ [adjective] covering a wide area Broken glass lay scattered over the floor. It is very inconceivable not to express exquisite words…
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Work and safety during the pandemic: What can offices do?

Vocabulary: no-brainer /NOH-BREY-ner/ [noun, informal] something that is very simple to do or to understand The decision was made in an instant since the proposal was a no-brainer. surmise /ser-MAHYZ/ [verb] to decide something is true without having complete information or proof Ethan surmised that the accusation was false and turns out, he was right. hot-desking /hot-desking/ [noun] the practice of using any available desk in an office rather than having your own desk Some employers nowadays use hot-desking as a way to save office space. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] able to work as intended or able to succeed Can you provide us with other viable options for this software to…
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Eleven essential apps when in Japan

Vocabulary: off-the-beaten-path /of th ee beet-n path/ [idiom] not known or popular with many people My adventurous friend asked me to go somewhere off-the-beaten-path. relish /REL-ish/ [verb] to like or enjoy something I don’t relish the idea of working from home despite the convenience it brings us. piece of cake /pees ov keyk/ [idiom] something that is very easy to do The assigned tasks were a piece of cake that I was able to finish in 1 hour. alert /uh-LURT/ [verb] to warn someone of a possibly dangerous situation The police were alerted by someone that there was an ongoing hostage taking on the 7th street. aviation /ey-vee-EY-shuhn/ [noun] the…
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