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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unprecedented /uhn-PRES-i-den-tid/ [adjective] – never having happened or existed in the past The city saw unprecedented rain that flooded every street. acceleration /ak-sel-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of becoming faster or happening more quickly The acceleration of the train made some passengers lose balance. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or suffering The devastating storm destroyed many houses in the village. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – very exciting, interesting, or persuasive The movie had a compelling story that kept everyone watching. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to become strong or healthy again after something bad…
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©AP Photo/Themba Hadebe, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commendable /kuh-MEN-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – deserving praise Her effort to clean the beach was truly commendable. obliteration /uh-blit-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the complete destruction of something The storm caused the obliteration of the old bridge. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or importance of something The magnitude of the flood was worse than expected. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or necessary It is imperative to wear a helmet while biking. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge or understanding of a situation or fact The teacher raised awareness about bullying in school. Article reading:…
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©(AP Photo) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. juvenile /JOO-vuh-nl/ [adjective] – young or not fully grown The zoo recently welcomed a juvenile panda to its animal family. enforcement /en-FAWRS-muhnt/ [noun] – the act of making sure that laws or rules are followed The city increased enforcement of parking regulations near schools. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the health, safety, and well-being of a person, animal, or group The shelter works hard to ensure the welfare of rescued animals. dehydration /dee-hahy-DREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a condition where the body lacks enough water Hikers were warned about the risk of dehydration during the heatwave. initiate…
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©(AP Photo/Matthias Schrader, File) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do better than someone or something Her record was surpassed by a new champion. solidify /suh-LID-uh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more certain The team’s victory solidified its place in the finals. orthodontist /or-thuh-DON-tist/ [noun] – a dentist who fixes teeth and makes them straight My friend wants to become an orthodontist to help people with their teeth. inclusivity /in-kloo-SI-vuh-tee/ [noun] – the idea of including all people, no matter their background or identity The school promotes inclusivity by celebrating different cultures. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. retrieve /ri-TREEV/ [verb] – to get something back after it was lost or misplaced The worker retrieved the tool from the storage room. articulate /ahr-TIK-yuh-leyt/ [verb] – to express an idea or thought clearly in words The manager articulated the project goals in the meeting. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful watch and attention to avoid danger The lifeguard’s vigilance keeps swimmers safe at the beach. defensive /dih-FEN-siv/ [adjective] – used to protect against danger or attack The dog made a defensive bark when a stranger walked by. recurrent /ri-KUR-uhnt/ [adjective] – happening again and again over…
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©(AP Photo/LM Otero) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. federal /FED-er-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to the central government of a country, especially in a system where power is shared between national and local governments A new federal law requires companies to report data breaches within 48 hours. authentication /aw-then-ti-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of proving that something is real, true, or valid, especially in terms of identity or documents Online banking systems use fingerprint authentication to protect accounts. bureaucratic /byoor-uh-KRAT-ik/ [adjective] – related to a system of government or organization with many rules and procedures, often resulting in delays or inefficiency The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acre /EY-ker/ [noun] – a unit for measuring land area, especially in the U.S. (1 acre = about 4,047 square meters) The farmer owns 100 acres of land used for growing wheat. random /RAN-duhm/ [adjective] – done without a specific pattern, plan, or purpose Police conducted random checks on cars at the highway exit. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports or argues for a cause or policy Animal rights advocates protested the opening of the new zoo. non-lethal /non-LE-thal/ [adjective] – not capable of causing death The police used non-lethal weapons like rubber bullets…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rehabilitate /ree-huh-BIL-i-teyt/ [verb] – to return someone or something to a good or healthy condition, state, or way of living The center helps injured birds rehabilitate before returning them to the wild. curator /kyoo-REY-ter/ [noun] – a person in charge of a museum, library, etc. The curator explained the history of the paintings in the art gallery. tranquil /TRANG-kwil/ [adjective] – calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc. The hotel was in a tranquil place surrounded by trees and flowers. avert /uh-VURT/ [verb] – to prevent something bad from happening Wearing a helmet helps…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stabilize /STEY-buh-lahyz/ [verb] – to make something stop changing and become more regular or constant The engineers worked hard to stabilize the damaged bridge. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She showed great resilience after losing her home. vulnerability /vuhl-ner-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being easily hurt or attacked The system’s vulnerability made it a target for hackers. contingency /kuhn-TIN-juhn-see/ [noun] – something that might possibly happen in the future, usually causing problems or making further arrangements necessary The team prepared a…
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