Tag Archive: Science & Technology

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to formally suggest someone for a position or honor She was nominated for the award because of her excellent performance. administrator /ad-MIN-uh-strey-ter/ [noun] – a person responsible for managing and overseeing operations The administrator of the school ensures everything runs smoothly. simultaneously /sahy-muhl-tey-nee-uhs-lee/ [adverb] – happening at the same time The two events were happening simultaneously, so I had to choose one. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance or attention to something The teacher emphasized the importance of studying for the exam. regain /ree-geyn/ [verb] – to get something back…
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©(9NOIRLab)/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to something or someone The cloud formation resembled a dragon flying across the sky. silicate /SIL-i-kit/ [noun] – any of a large number of common minerals formed of silica, oxygen, and one or more other elements Scientists found silicates in the rock collected from the mountain. celestial /suh-LES-chuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the sky or outer space Astronomers study celestial objects such as stars, planets, and comets. anomalous /uh-NOM-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – different from what is usual or expected Engineers studied the anomalous…
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©Takumi Tsutaya via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mysterious /mi-STEER-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – something that is difficult to understand or explain; unknown or secret The forest was dark and mysterious, making me feel uneasy. discovery /dih-SKUHV-uh-ree/ [noun] – the act of finding something that was not known before The scientist made an important discovery about the behavior of the fish. geographical /jee-uh-GRAF-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the physical features of the earth and its environment The map shows the geographical location of all the major cities. emphasize /EM-fuh-sahyz/ [verb] – to give special importance or attention to something The teacher emphasized…
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©João Zilhão via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interbreed /in-ter-BREED/ [verb] – to breed or mate between different species, varieties, or breeds Some animals can interbreed with others in the wild. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence of harmful substances or impurities in something, especially food or water The water was unsafe because of contamination from nearby factories. measure /MEZH-er/ [verb] – to determine the size, amount, or degree of something The measure of the water is important for the recipe. accuracy /AK-yer-uh-see/ [noun] – the quality of being correct, precise, or free from mistakes The scientist checked the accuracy…
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