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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. confront /kuhn-FRUHNT/ [verb] – to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person The team must confront the challenges of a tight deadline and limited resources to complete the project. pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty The icy road conditions pose a danger to drivers. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing The success of the project was largely attributed to the dedication and hard work of the team members. ongoing /ON-goh-ing/ [adjective] – continuing to exist or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – an innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned Every human possesses innate abilities and talents that are waiting to be discovered and nurtured through learning and experience. intuition /in-too-ISH-uhn/ [noun] – (knowledge from) an ability to understand or know something immediately based on your feelings rather than facts Even without concrete evidence, sometimes our intuition can guide us to make the right decisions in uncertain situations. strive /strahyv/ [verb] – to try very hard to do something or to make something happen, especially…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reign /reyn/ [verb] – to be the main feeling or quality in a situation or person After winning the championship, the team’s star player will reign as the best in the league. stability /stuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – a situation in which something is not likely to move or change The government’s efforts to promote economic stability resulted in lower unemployment rates and increased investor confidence. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl / [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time Every year, on New Year’s Eve, my family and…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. utter /UHT-er / [verb] – to say something or to make a sound with your voice The man’s throat had gone so dry that he could not utter a sound. deem /deem/ [verb] – to consider or judge something in a particular way The judge will deem the evidence admissible in court. portrayal /pawr-TREY-uhl/ [noun] – the way that someone or something is described or represented in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work The actor’s powerful portrayal of the character moved the audience to tears. indefinitely /uhn-DEH-fuh-nuht-lee/ [adverb] – for a period of time…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. protein-rich /PROH-teen rich/ [adjective] – refers to a food or diet that contains a relatively high amount of protein When planning a balanced diet, it’s important to include protein-rich foods such as lean meats, eggs, and legumes to support muscle growth and repair. nutritional /nyoo-TRI-shuh-nuhl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is essential for maintaining a healthy and nutritional diet, as they provide vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for our overall well-being. antioxidant /an-tee-OK-si-duhnt/ [noun] – a substance that slows down the rate at which something decays because of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. coral /KAWR-uhl/ [noun] – a substance like rock, formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal, often used in jewellery The diver photographed the exotic fish swimming among the coral formations. incorporate /in-KAWR-puh-reyt/ [verb] – to include something as part of something larger The artist chose to incorporate abstract elements into the painting, adding depth and complexity. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time The city installed solar panels on public buildings as part of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. starvation /stahr-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the state of having no food for a long period, often causing death The documentary sheds light on the devastating effects of starvation in poverty-stricken areas. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain The farmers struggled to irrigate their fields during the prolonged drought. prey /prey/ [noun] – an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal The hawk circled in the sky, searching for its next prey. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. immense /ih-MENS/ [adjective] – extremely large in size or degree The library was filled with an immense collection of books, spanning various genres and subjects providing students with endless opportunities for learning and exploration. mundane /muhn-DEYN/ [adjective] – very ordinary and therefore not interesting As students, we often find ourselves daydreaming during mundane tasks like copying notes or organizing our binders. integration /in-ti-GREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action or process of combining two or more things in an effective way Our science project involved the integration of various disciplines, such as biology, chemistry, and physics, to investigate…
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