Tag Archive: World News – Expert

©(AP Photo/Emilie Megnien) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. disruption /dis-ruhp-shuhn/ [noun] – a problem that interrupts an activity or process Flight disruptions caused long waits at the airport. strain /streyn/ [noun] – pressure or difficulty caused by too much demand The system faced strain during the busy season. convergence /kuhn-VUR-juhns/ [noun] – the situation in which things come together The convergence of events created major problems. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [noun] – an official order or instruction The agency issued a mandate for safety checks. deteriorate /dih-TEER-ee-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to become worse Conditions began to deteriorate after the storm. Article Reading: Please read…
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©(AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. compassionate /kuhm-PASH-uh-nit/ [adjective] – showing kindness and care for others The teacher gave a compassionate response to a student who felt nervous before the test. instability /in-stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a condition of being unstable or not steady Economic instability can affect prices in the market. circumstance /SUR-kuhm-stans/ [noun] – a condition or situation that affects an event Each student has a different circumstance that affects learning. endure /en-DOOR/ [verb] – to continue through a difficult situation Workers endure heavy traffic during rush hour every day. inclusive /in-KLOO-siv/ [adjective] – including all people or…
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©AP Photo/Hiro Komae Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. orphan /OR-fuhn/ [noun] – a child whose parents are dead The organization supports orphan children after disasters. rejection /ri-JEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of refusing to accept someone or something The rejection of the proposal surprised many officials. abandon /uh-BAN-duhn/ [verb] – to leave a person or place permanently The puppy was abandoned near the park. groom /GROOM/ [verb] – cleaned or cared for the fur of another animal The monkeys groomed each other in the afternoon sun. independence /in-di-PEN-duhns/ [noun] – the ability to live or exist without help from others Learning…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. condemned /kuhn-DEMD/ [adjective] – officially declared not safe to use The family moved out of the condemned building after inspectors found serious damage. domesticated /duh-MES-ti-kay-tid/ [adjective] – trained to live with people The domesticated animal stayed calm around humans. parasite /PAR-uh-sahyt/ [noun] – a small living thing that lives on or inside another animal and causes harm The doctor found a parasite during a health check. coordination /koh-awr-dn-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of organizing people or actions to work together The event needed coordination between staff and volunteers. logistical /luh-JIS-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – related to planning and…
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©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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