Tag Archive: Science & Technology – Expert

©(Grant Callegari/Hakai Institute via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. epidemic /ep-i-DEM-ik/ [noun] – a sudden and widespread occurrence of a disease that affects many individuals at the same time Health officials are working to stop the epidemic from spreading to nearby towns. lesion /LEE-zhuhn/ [noun] – a damaged area of tissue on the body, often caused by injury or disease The doctor found a small lesion on the patient’s skin during the check-up. bacterium /bak-TEER-ee-uhm/ [noun] – a single microscopic organism that can cause disease or aid processes in living beings The bacterium was found in the water supply and…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. notify /NOH-tuh-fahy/ [verb] – to tell someone officially about something The system will notify customers if their order is delayed due to weather. subtle /SUHT-l/ [adjective] – not easy to see, hear, or notice There was a subtle difference in taste between the two kinds of chocolate. synthetic /sin-THET-ik/ [adjective] – made by people, not natural The program can detect synthetic images created by AI. recurring /ri-KUR-ing/ [adjective] – happening again and again He has a recurring dream about flying over mountains. obsolete /ob-suh-LEET/ [adjective] – no longer used or useful The company stopped using obsolete…
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©(Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mate /meyt/ [noun] – a partner, especially for reproduction Many birds sing in spring to attract mates in their natural habitat. jeopardize /JEP-er-dahyz/ [verb] – to put something in danger or at risk Poor safety practices can jeopardize the health of factory workers. obscure /uhb-SKYOOR/ [verb] – to make something difficult to see, hear, or understand Heavy fog can obscure road signs, making driving more dangerous. resurgence /ri-SUR-juhns/ [noun] – the return or increase of something after a period of little or no activity The resurgence of street…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. potent /POHT-nt/ [adjective] – very strong or powerful The scientist warned that the chemical was a potent substance that could harm plants quickly. resistance /ri-ZIS-tuhns/ [noun] – the ability to not be affected by something harmful or difficult Some insects have developed resistance to chemical pesticides used in farming. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period of time with very little or no rain Farmers had difficulty growing crops due to severe droughts in the region. curbside /KURB-sahyd/ [adjective] – located or happening at the side of the street The city started a curbside recycling program…
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©(Institute of Deep-sea Science and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – very strong or extreme in degree The desert is known for its intense heat during the summer months. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a small vehicle or device designed to operate underwater The scientists used a submersible to examine coral reefs in the Atlantic Ocean. inaccessible /in-uhk-SES-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – difficult or impossible to reach or enter The mountain village becomes inaccessible during heavy snow. microbe /MAHY-krohb/ [noun] – a very small living thing, especially one that causes disease, that can only…
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©(AP Photo by Ariel Schalit) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. burial /BER-ee-uhl/ [noun] – the act or ceremony of placing a dead body into the ground The ancient tribe had a special burial ground near the mountains. pose /pohz/ [noun] – a specific position of the body, especially when arranged deliberately The model sat in a relaxed pose for the painting session. ochre /OH-ker/ [noun] – a natural earth pigment containing iron, used for coloring in art and decoration Artists in ancient Rome often used ochre to paint walls and pottery. emergence /ih-MUR-juhns/ [noun] – the process of becoming visible, known,…
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©(Wessex Archaeology via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. frigate /FRIG-it/ [noun] – a type of fast and medium-sized warship, especially used by the navy The navy deployed a frigate to patrol the area after several pirate attacks. dendrochronology /den-droh-kruh-NOL-uh-jee/ [noun] – the scientific method of dating trees or wooden objects by analyzing their growth rings Scientists applied dendrochronology to determine the age of the temple’s roof structure. timber /TIM-ber/ [noun] – wood that has been prepared for building or construction The cabin was built using timber from the nearby forest. trailer /TREY-ler/ [noun] – a vehicle without an engine that…
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©(Newcastle Fertility Centre, Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mitochondrial /mahy-tuh-KAHN-dree-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to mitochondria (the parts of a cell that produce energy) Scientists are developing treatments for mitochondrial conditions that affect the heart. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or suffering The new vaccine protects people from devastating infectious diseases. seizure /SEE-zher/ [noun] – sudden, uncontrolled electrical activity in the brain that causes changes in behavior, movement, or consciousness The child was taken to the hospital after having seizures during the night. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a great victory or achievement The…
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©(Meredith MacQueeney / Shark Bay Dolphin Research Project via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cantaloupe /KAN-tl-ohp/ [noun] – a round fruit with orange flesh and a hard, net-like skin The farmer picked a cantaloupe from the field and placed it in a basket. barred /bahrd/ [adjective] – blocked or covered by a barrier; having stripes or lines (in this context, refers to a fish with stripes) The zoo has a barred cage to keep the tigers safe from visitors. echolocation /ek-oh-loh-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the use of sound waves and echoes to find objects and navigate Scientists study whales to understand…
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©AP Photo/Manish Swarup, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. abundant /uh-BUHN-duhnt/ [adjective] – more than enough; a lot of something The garden has abundant flowers in the spring. concern /kuhn-SURN/ [noun] – a worried or nervous feeling about something The loud noise caused concern among the neighbors. reliable /ri-LAHY-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – someone or something that can be trusted or depended on He is a reliable friend who always helps. remarkable /ri-MAHR-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – unusual or special and therefore surprising and worth mentioning The singer has a remarkable voice that everyone loves. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or noticeable The team made…
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