Tag Archive: World News – Expert

©AP Photo/Jennifer McDermott Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to organizing details of complex activities The logistical planning ensured that equipment arrived on time. camaraderie /kam-uh-RAH-duh-ree/ [noun] – a feeling of trust and friendship among people who spend time together Athletes developed camaraderie after training together for months. apprehension /ap-rih-HEN-shuhn/ [noun] – anxiety or worry about something that may happen There was apprehension about the new training system. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and structures that support a country or organization Modern cities invest heavily in infrastructure to support growing populations. immersive /ih-MUR-siv/ [adjective] –…
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©(AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surveillance /ser-VEY-luhns/ [noun] – the act of watching or monitoring people or places The company increased surveillance to prevent theft in the building. predictive /pri-DIK-tiv/ [adjective] – able to say what may happen in the future based on information The weather app uses predictive data to show possible storms. suspicious /suh-SPISH-uhs/ [adjective] – causing doubt or concern that something may be wrong The guard noticed suspicious activity near the closed store. intrusive /in-TROO-siv/ [adjective] – entering personal space or life in an unwanted way Many people find loud phone notifications intrusive….
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©(AP Photo/Misper Apawu) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. elite /ih-LEET/ [adjective] – belonging to the highest level or best group The company hired elite workers with strong technical skills. dimension /dih-MEN-shuhn/ [noun] – one important part or aspect of something The project added a new dimension to the company’s marketing plan. volatile /VOL-uh-tl/ [adjective] – likely to change quickly and unpredictably The weather in the region is volatile during the rainy season. reconcile /REK-uhn-sahyl/ [verb] – to restore friendly relations after a disagreement The teacher helped the students reconcile during group work. tactical /TAK-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to careful planning to…
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©(AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – respected and admired as very high quality Winning this prestigious award is a great honor for any professional dog trainer. resemble /ri-ZEM-buhl/ [verb] – to look like or be similar to another person or thing The two brothers resemble each other so much that people often think they are twins. impeccably /im-PEK-uh-blee/ [adverb] – in a way that is perfect or has no mistakes The young pianist played the difficult music impeccably. delight /dih-LAHYT/ [verb] – to give someone great pleasure or joy The beautiful fireworks in the park…
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©AP Photo/Javier Torres Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acute /uh-KYOOT/ [adjective] – very serious or severe The region faced an acute shortage of emergency supplies. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – relating to planning and organization Logistical delays slowed equipment delivery. suppression /suh-PRESH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of stopping or controlling something Firefighters relied on aerial suppression to slow the spread of the flames. preventive /pri-VEN-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to stop something before it happens Curfews served as a preventive safety measure. volatile /VOL-uh-til/ [adjective] – likely to change suddenly Volatile weather patterns alarmed scientists. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then,…
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©(Ahdi Agus Oktaviana/Maxime Aubert via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. limestone /LAHYM-stohn/ [noun] – a type of rock formed from sea materials The old building was made from limestone blocks near the river. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – having advanced design or careful planning The machine uses a sophisticated system to save energy. significant /sig-NIF-i-kuhnt/ [adjective] – important or having a strong effect The test results had a significant effect on the final decision. exploration /ek-spluh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of searching a place to learn more about it Space exploration helps scientists learn more about the universe. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective]…
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©AP Photo/Mark Baker, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never done or known before The speed of environmental change was unprecedented in the region. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – including all or nearly all elements Researchers conducted a comprehensive review of breeding data. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shush-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small in comparison Gentoo penguins gained a disproportionate advantage. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being exposed to harm Climate shifts increased the vulnerability of specialists. monitoring /MON-i-ter-ing/ [noun] – observing and checking over time Monitoring helped identify long-term trends. Article Reading: Please read the whole…
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©(AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. counterfeit /KOUN-ter-fit/ [adjective] – not genuine; made to look like the real thing in order to deceive She realized the designer bag was counterfeit after the strap broke easily. authentic /aw-THEN-tik/ [adjective] – real; not fake or copied He bought an authentic painting after checking the artist’s signature. fraudulent /FRAW-juh-luhnt/ [adjective] – involving cheating or dishonesty The bank closed the account after detecting fraudulent activity. deceptive /dih-SEP-tiv/ [adjective] – causing someone to believe something that is not true The website’s layout was deceptive and hid important fees. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – advanced…
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