Tag Archive: world news – expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. postal /POHS-tl/ [adjective] – relating to mail or to the public service that collects and delivers the mail I received a postal package from my friend who lives in another city, and it contained a birthday present for me. trace /treys/ [verb] – to find someone or something that was lost I tried to trace my steps back to the store where I bought my wallet, but I couldn’t remember the exact route I took. empire /EM-pahyuhr/ [noun] – a group of countries ruled by a single person, government, or country The ancient Roman Empire was…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. simplicity /sim-PLIS-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being simple The simplicity of the design made it easy for even the most inexperienced users to operate the software. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – made to be thrown away after use It’s important to reduce the amount of disposable plastic that we use, as it takes hundreds of years to decompose and can harm the environment. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of being stable The company’s success can be attributed to the stability of its management team, which has remained largely unchanged for many years. bland /bland/ [adjective]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz/ [verb] – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount To be successful in their studies, students should try to minimize distractions such as social media and video games while they are studying. redistribute /ree-di-STRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to share something out differently from before, especially in a fairer way After the teacher noticed that some students had more supplies than others, they decided to redistribute the materials so that everyone had an equal amount to use during the lesson. upcycling /UHP-sahy-kling/ [noun] – the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl/ [noun] – someone who lives in the area you are talking about I asked the local if he knew where the post office was, and he pointed me in the right direction. elite /ih-LEET/ [noun] – people who are the best, richest, most powerful, etc. The club was expensive to join, so it was only open to the elite members of society who could afford the high fees. blend /blend/ [noun] – two or more things that are put together I love the blend of different spices in this curry; it gives it a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overwhelming /oh-ver-HWEL-ming/ [adjective] – very great or very large The amount of homework my teacher assigned this week is overwhelming, and I’m not sure how I’ll manage to complete it all on time. focus /FOH-kuhs / [verb] – to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening To improve my grades, I need to focus more on my studies and spend less time on my phone. outcome /OUT-kuhm/ [noun] – a result or effect of an action, situation, etc. I studied hard for my final exams, and the outcome was…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience It is important to raise awareness about climate change so that people understand the impact their actions have on the environment. workforce /wurk-FAWRS/ [noun] – the group of people who work in a company, industry, country, etc. The company is investing in training programs to develop the skills of its workforce and prepare them for the challenges of the future. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. stable /STEY-buhl / [adjectvive] – firmly fixed or not likely to move or change After completing the repair work, the engineer checked to ensure that the structure was stable enough to withstand strong winds and earthquakes. core /kawr/ [noun] – the basic and most important part of something The lack of funding is at the core of the problem. advocate /AD-vuh-kit/ [noun] – someone who publicly supports something As an advocate for human rights, the lawyer has spent countless hours fighting for the rights of marginalized communities. compelling /kuhm-PEL-ing/ [adjective] – If a reason, argument, etc….
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – used only for one particular purpose or job The non-profit organization is dedicated to improving the lives of underprivileged children by providing access to education and resources. Gen Z /JEN ZEE/ [noun] – a way of referring to the group of people who were born in the late 1990s and early 2000s Gen Z is the group of people born after 1997, and they use a lot of technology and social media. self-care /self-kair / [noun] – the practice of caring for yourself when you are sick or to stop yourself from…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. persistent /per-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – lasting for a long time or difficult to get rid of His cough stayed persistent and eventually never subsided. impede /im-PEED/ [verb] – to make it more difficult for something to happen or more difficult for someone to do something The lack of a torch did not impede him from moving further. aftershock /AF-ter-shok/ [noun] – a sudden movement of the earth’s surface that often follows an earthquake and is less violent than the first main movement A 5.4 magnitude aftershock shook the region many hours after the first earthquake. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn/ [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the different species in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining the balance of nature. caution /KAW-shuhn/ [noun] – great care and attention With caution, the chemist slowly added the new compound to the reaction mixture, carefully observing any changes. broaden /BRAWD-n/ [verb] – to increase the range of something Traveling to different countries can broaden one’s horizons and provide new perspectives on the world. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way…
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