Tag Archive: World News – Expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. jeopardy /JEP-er-dee/ [noun] – danger of loss, harm, or failure The rare bird species is in jeopardy because of habitat destruction. phosphate /FOS-feyt/ [noun] – a chemical compound containing phosphorus used in fertilizers and detergents The river became polluted after factories released phosphates from cleaning products. potable /POH-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – safe to drink Engineers worked to provide potable water to communities affected by the drought. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – a limit or restriction that controls what can be done The city faced constraints on water use during the dry season. vitality /vahy-TAL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state…
Read more

©AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emerge /ih-MURJ/ [verb] – to appear or become known New dangers may emerge when the forest becomes too dry. illuminating /ih-LOO-muh-ney-ting/ [adjective] – giving new knowledge or understanding The teacher gave an illuminating explanation about climate change. unequivocal /uhn-i-KWIV-uh-kuhl/ [adjective] – total, clear, or leaving no doubt The evidence gave an unequivocal answer about the cause of the fire. precarious /pri-KAIR-ee-uhs/ [adjective] – in danger, uncertain, or not safe The hikers stood on a precarious path near the cliff. ineluctable /in-i-LUHK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to avoid The ineluctable truth is that summers…
Read more

©(AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contamination /kuhn-tam-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the presence of something harmful, dirty, or unwanted that makes a place or substance unsafe The restaurant faced problems due to contamination in its kitchen water supply. withdraw /with-DRAW/ [verb] – to remove something, or to stop offering it The company decided to withdraw its new product after customers complained. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the state of being in contact with something harmful or dangerous The report warned that long exposure to polluted air may cause health problems. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to create or present a possible danger…
Read more

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. slang /slang/ [noun] – informal language, often used by a particular group of people The teacher explained that many young people use slang on social media. filler /FIL-er/ [noun] – a word or sound used in speech to fill a pause or gap, often without real meaning People sometimes use “um” or “uh” as a filler during conversations. linguistic /ling-GWIS-tik/ [adjective] – related to language or the study of language The country has many linguistic differences between regions. demonstrable /dih-MON-struh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be shown or proved clearly The new rule had a demonstrable effect…
Read more

©AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. existential /eg-zi-STEN-shuhl/ [adjective] – relating to the existence of something. The doctor explained that the disease created an existential threat to health. prescience /PRESH-uhns/ [noun] – the ability to know or guess what will happen in the future The teacher showed prescience when she prepared extra lessons before the storm. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination of something The new law came under close scrutiny from experts. contention /kuhn-TEN-shuhn/ [noun] – strong disagreement expressed in an argument There was contention between the two groups about the decision. ramification /ram-uh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] –…
Read more

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a legal case brought to a court by one person or group against another The company faced a lawsuit after customers complained about unsafe products. unconstitutional /uhn-kon-sti-TOO-shuh-nl/ [adjective] – not allowed or not in agreement with a country’s constitution Critics argued that banning certain newspapers would be unconstitutional. trafficking /TRAF-i-king/ [noun] – the act of buying, selling, or illegally moving people or goods (often refers to humans or drugs) The organization works to rescue victims of human trafficking. governance /GUHV-er-nuhns/ [noun] – the act or process of controlling, directing, or managing something…
Read more

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. delegate /DEL-i-git/ [noun] – a person chosen or elected to represent a group, especially at a meeting or conference Delegates from different schools met to discuss a new sports competition. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the condition of being steady, secure, or not easily changed The company worked hard to keep financial stability during the economic crisis. reform /ri-FAWRM/ [noun] – a change made to improve a system, law, or organization The government introduced education reforms to improve teaching quality. emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] – a gas or substance released into the air, often harmful to the environment…
Read more

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. untenable /uhn-TEN-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to continue, defend, or justify The rising sea levels made living on the island untenable. transnational /trans-NASH-uh-nl/ [adjective] – involving more than one country The company formed a transnational team to manage the new project. concerted /kuhn-SUR-tid/ [adjective] – planned or done together for a shared purpose The rescue required a concerted effort from many volunteers. prolonged /pruh-LAWNGD/ [adjective] – continuing for a long time The country suffered from prolonged dry weather in summer. intractable /in-TRAK-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – very difficult or impossible to deal with The traffic problem in the city…
Read more

©(Nicky Andrews via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. revival /ri-VAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – the act of becoming active, popular, or important again The revival of traditional dances brought excitement to the cultural festival. momentum /moh-MEN-tuhm/ [noun] – the force or speed of movement that keeps something growing or developing The campaign gained momentum after more people joined the protest. aesthetic /es-THET-ik/ [noun] – a set of ideas about beauty or style in art, fashion, or design The minimalist aesthetic of the new café attracted many young visitors. vintage /VIN-tij/ [adjective] – old, high-quality, and often valuable; from the past She wore…
Read more

©Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] – taking action by causing change rather than reacting to events after they happen The school was proactive in adding more safety drills before typhoon season. perilous /PER-uh-luhs/ [adjective] – extremely dangerous Driving on icy roads at night can be perilous. expeditious /ek-spi-DISH-uhs/ [adjective] – quick and effective The team took an expeditious route to finish the repairs before the storm. dissatisfaction /dis-sat-is-FAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a feeling of not being pleased or happy with something The passengers showed dissatisfaction when the train was delayed…
Read more