Tag Archive: World News – Expert

©Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MILE-stohn/ [noun] – Meaning (Cambridge): An important event in the development of something. The research team marked a major milestone in its study. facilitate /fuh-SIL-uh-teyt/ [verb] – to make something possible or easier New tools can facilitate faster medical procedures. safeguard /SAYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Extra steps were taken to safeguard the animals. monitoring /MON-i-ter-ing/ [noun] – the act of watching something carefully Continuous monitoring ensured stable results. coordination /koh-awr-duh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – organizing people or activities so they work well together Good coordination improved…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – weak and easily harmed The coral reef became more vulnerable to bleaching after pollution reduced the water’s natural balance. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful or serious The city added more trees to mitigate the high temperatures during summer. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount The company invested a substantial amount of money in new equipment. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The school upgraded its computers, and the subsequent software updates made the system run faster. adherence /ad-HEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of following a…
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©(Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. divert /dih-VURT/ [verb] – to change direction or to make something go to a different place The train was diverted to another station because of heavy flooding on the tracks. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The new city budget came under scrutiny after residents questioned several spending choices. interval /IN-ter-vuhl/ [noun] – a period of time between events Buses arrived at regular intervals throughout the afternoon to manage the holiday crowds. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties The company demonstrated resilience by continuing…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a place where eggs are kept warm and cared for until the young animals are born After the storm damaged the building, the hatchery reduced its production for several weeks. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of changing or being different in amount, level, or form Farmers worried about the variability of crop prices throughout the year. wholesale /HOHL-seyl/ [adjective] – relating to the sale of goods in large amounts, usually to stores and businesses Wholesale vegetable prices increased after bad weather affected farms in the region. drought /drout/ [noun] – a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas The influence of social media has become pervasive, shaping trends in almost every country. exploitation /ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using something or someone unfairly for benefit A new investigation revealed the exploitation of workers in several overseas factories. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – advanced, complex, or well-developed The museum installed a sophisticated climate-control system to protect valuable paintings. irreversible /ir-i-VUR-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change back or restore Scientists warned that the melting of major ice sheets could cause irreversible changes to global sea levels….
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©(San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. euthanasia /yoo-thuh-NEY-zhuh/ [noun] – the act of ending the life of an animal or person to stop severe pain or suffering The shelter explained that euthanasia is used only when an animal cannot recover and is suffering deeply. emblematic /em-bluh-MAT-ik/ [adjective] – representing or symbolizing an important idea or quality The old lighthouse became emblematic of the town’s long history by the sea. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – long life or the ability to live for a long time Scientists study the longevity of certain trees that can live for…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contentious /kuhn-TEN-shuhs/ [adjective] – causing or likely to cause disagreement The proposal to close the old city library created a contentious argument among local residents. legislation /lej-is-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – laws or a set of laws made by a government New legislation was introduced to regulate the use of electric scooters in crowded areas. exploitation /ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of treating someone unfairly in order to benefit from them Labor officials investigated the exploitation of migrant workers at several construction sites. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely throughout an area or group Concerns about data privacy…
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©(AP Photo/Seth Wenig) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – relating to the medical care of animals The new wildlife center opened a veterinary lab to treat rescued birds. accredited /uh-KRED-i-tid/ [adjective] – officially recognized or approved Only accredited labs were allowed to test the water samples after the chemical spill. transparency /trans-PAIR-uhn-see/ [noun] – openness; the quality of allowing others to see how decisions or actions are made The museum increased transparency by explaining how artifacts were selected for display. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the health, safety, and general well-being of a person, group, or animal The shelter…
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©AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. deplorable /dih-PLAWR-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – very bad and unacceptable The shelter had deplorable conditions that made the staff very worried. monumental /mon-yuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – very big, important, or difficult The group faced a monumental task when they rescued many injured animals. methodical /muh-THOD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – done in a careful and organized way The doctor followed a methodical process to check the sick animals. gravity /GRAV-i-tee/ [noun] – the seriousness of a situation The report showed the gravity of leaving animals in small cages. transformative /trans-FAWR-muh-tiv/ [adjective] – causing a big change The project had…
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©(AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. ornamental /awr-nuh-MEN-tl/ [adjective] – decorative; used to make something look more attractive Several ornamental birds were released into the park after growing too large for indoor cages. livelihood /LAHYV-lee-hood/ [noun] – a way of earning money for daily needs The closing of the factory affected the livelihoods of many families in the town. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being steady and not changing suddenly The rapid growth of new buildings raised concerns about the long-term stability of the old neighborhood. salted /SAWL-tid/ [adjective] – preserved or flavored with salt Local vendors…
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