Tag Archive: World News – Expert

©(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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©(AP Photo/Petros Karadjias) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading into an area where it does not naturally belong and causing harm An invasive plant can damage local gardens and farms. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a problem or situation worse Heavy traffic can exacerbate air pollution in large cities. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to reduce the negative effects of a problem New safety rules were introduced to mitigate workplace accidents. resilient /ri-ZIL-yuhnt/ [adjective] – able to recover or stay strong after difficulty Small coastal businesses remain resilient despite repeated storm damage. sustainable /suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able…
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©(AP Photo/James Brooks) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The company worked hard to improve financial stability after a difficult year. scrutinize /SKROOT-n-ahyz/ [verb] – to examine something very carefully The manager will scrutinize the report before making a final decision. proliferation /pruh-lif-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – a rapid increase in number The proliferation of online shops has changed how people buy clothes. implication /im-pli-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a possible effect or result of an action The new law has serious implications for small businesses. autonomous /aw-TON-uh-muhs/ [adjective] – able to operate…
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©AP Photo/Richard Drew, File Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. implementation /im-pluh-men-TAY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of putting a plan into action The implementation of new rules changed store operations nationwide. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of changing or differing Price variability can confuse shoppers during online purchases. corrective /kuh-REK-tiv/ [adjective] – intended to fix a problem The policy shift was described as a corrective action. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being trusted Transparency helped restore the company’s credibility. recalibration /ree-kal-uh-BRAY-shuhn/ [noun] – an adjustment to improve balance or accuracy The firm announced a recalibration of its pricing strategy….
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©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal Retailers made strategic investments to attract younger shoppers. paradigm shift /PAIR-uh-dime shift/ [noun] – a major change in the way people think about or do something Online shopping caused a paradigm shift in how people buy beauty products. iterative /IT-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving repeated improvement over time The retailer used an iterative process to refine customer experience. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – Meaning: the quality of being trusted or believed Expert reviews helped build credibility for new brands. viability /vahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – ability…
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©(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resurface /ree-SUR-fis/ [verb] – to appear again after being forgotten or hidden Old safety concerns resurfaced after a recent factory accident. dismissive /dis-MIS-iv/ [adjective] – showing a lack of respect or interest The manager gave a dismissive response to the employee’s suggestion. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small when compared to something else The issue gained disproportionate attention after being shared online. artisanal /AHR-tuh-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – made in a traditional or handmade way The market is known for artisanal cheese produced by local farmers. gentrification /jen-truh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reckoning /REK-uh-ning/ [noun] – a moment of facing consequences or truth Institutions faced a public reckoning after the report. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – something that causes change The book became a catalyst for renewed discussion. enduring /enduring /en-DUR-ing// [adjective] – lasting for a long time The issue has enduring relevance worldwide. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – quality of being trusted The case raised questions about institutional credibility. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The memoir holds historical significance. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. A newly released memoir reached…
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