Tag Archive: Science & Technology

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. fascination /fas-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a strong interest or attraction to something The artist’s fascination with ancient cultures is clear in his sculptures. venomous /VEN-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – producing poison, especially in animals like snakes or spiders The hiker was warned to stay away from venomous insects in the rainforest. antibody /AN-ti-bod-ee/ [noun] – a protein produced in the blood that fights diseases by attacking and killing harmful bacteria, viruses, etc. Scientists studied the antibodies found in survivors of the disease. neutralize /NOO-truh-lahyz/ [verb] – to stop something from having an effect or being harmful A special solution…
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©ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. submersible /suhb-MUR-suh-buhl/ [noun] – a type of ship that can travel underwater, especially one used for research The team explored the ocean floor using a small submersible. invertebrate /in-VUR-tuh-brit/ [noun] – an animal with no spine, such as an insect, a worm, or an octopus Jellyfish are invertebrates and have no bones inside their bodies. transparent /trans-PAIR-uhnt/ [adjective] – if a substance or object is transparent, you can see through it very clearly The glass walls are transparent so visitors can watch the animals. delicate /DEL-i-kit/ [adjective] – needing to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. neurologist /NOO-rol-uh-jist/ [noun] – a doctor who treats diseases of the brain and nervous system The neurologist checked the patient’s brain activity with special tools. partnership /PAHRT-ner-ship/ [noun] – related to the complete set of genes in a person, animal, or plant The team used genomic research to study rare illnesses. mutation /myoo-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a change in the structure of a gene that may cause disease Scientists found a mutation in the gene that caused muscle problems. equitable /EK-wi-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – fair and treating everyone in the same way The doctor said everyone should get…
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