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©(Coca-Cola via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. nostalgic /no-STAL-jik/ [adjective] – sentimental longing or affection for the past The music festival featured nostalgic songs from the 1980s to appeal to older audiences. revitalize /ree-VAHYT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to make something active, healthy, or energetic again The company introduced a new logo and slogan to revitalize its brand image. agility /uh-JIL-i-tee/ [noun] – ability to think and adapt quickly The agility of small businesses allows them to adapt to changes in market trends quickly. pivot /PIV-uht/ [noun] – a shift in strategy or direction The company made a major pivot to focus…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. comprehensive /kom-pri-HEN-siv/ [adjective] – complete and including everything that is necessary The teacher gave a comprehensive explanation of the new topic, so everyone understood it. transparency /trans-PAIR-uhn-see/ [noun] – the quality of being done in an open way without secrets The company promised transparency in all its financial reports to gain trust. accountability /uh-koun-tuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the fact of being responsible for your actions and willing to explain them Teachers have accountability for their students’ success in the classroom. erosion /ih-ROH-zhuhn/ [noun] – the gradual reduction or destruction of something The heavy rain caused the erosion…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. validity /vuh-LID-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of being valid, sound, or legally acceptable The validity of the research findings was questioned after inconsistencies were discovered. defy /dih-FAHY/ [verb] – to openly resist or challenge something or someone The new technology aims to defy traditional methods by introducing an innovative approach to learning. stable /STEY-buhl/ [adjective] – not likely to change or fail; steady and secure Her condition became stable after receiving the prescribed treatment from the doctor. longevity /lon-JEV-i-tee/ [noun] – the length or duration of life Advances in healthcare have significantly contributed to human longevity…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consecutive /kuhn-SEK-yuh-tiv/ [adjective] – following one after another without interruption This is her third consecutive win in the competition. demographic /dem-uh-GRAF-ik/ [adjective] – relating to the structure of populations The demographic trends show an aging population in many countries. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make a bad situation or problem worse The heavy rainfall will exacerbate the flood situation in the area. subsidy /SUHB-si-dee/ [noun] – money given by a government to reduce the cost of goods or services Farmers receive a subsidy to help them during the drought season. stagnation /stag-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. threshold /THRESH-ohld/ [noun] – the level or point at which something starts to happen or change The temperature dropped below the critical threshold for manatee survival. sentinel /SEN-tn-l/ [adjective] – refers to a person or thing that watches over and signals potential danger Coral reefs are sentinel ecosystems, providing early warnings of climate change through bleaching events. restoration /res-tuh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of returning something to its original state or condition Habitat restoration projects are helping manatees survive environmental changes. conservationist /kon-ser-VEY-shuh-nist/ [noun] – a person who works to protect the environment and wildlife Conservationists…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exposure /ik-SPOH-zher/ [noun] – the state of being subjected to something, especially something harmful or dangerous The workers wore protective gear to minimize their exposure to toxic chemicals at the construction site. contaminated /kuhn-TA-muh-nay-tuhd/ [adjective] – made impure or harmful by the addition of something unclean or harmful The restaurant had to close temporarily after it was found that their food was contaminated with bacteria. official /uh-FISH-uhl/ [noun] – a person who has a position of responsibility in an organization Local officials met to discuss the impact of the recent storm on the community. compensation /kom-puhn-SEY-shuhn/…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastation /dev-uh-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – great destruction or damage over a large area The storm caused massive devastation, leaving many people without homes. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse The lack of clean water exacerbated the spread of disease in the village. manuscript /MAN-yuh-skript/ [noun] – a writer’s original copy of a book, article, or document before it is published The author submitted the final manuscript of his novel to the publisher. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to make something stronger or more extreme The government plans to intensify efforts to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. devastating /DEV-uh-stey-ting/ [adjective] – causing great damage or destruction The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city, leaving many homeless. erupt /ih-RUHPT/ [verb] – to suddenly and forcefully break out or occur A conflict erupted during the meeting, and everyone had to calm down. evacuation /ih-vak-yoo-EY-shuhn/ [noun] – the action of moving people from a dangerous place to The government issued an evacuation order for the entire town after the storm worsened. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – widely recognized and well-established as a symbol or representation of something The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hazardous /HAZ-er-duhs/ [adjective] – dangerous or risky, especially to health or safety Be careful when walking on icy roads, as they can be hazardous. disrupt /dis-RUHPT/ [verb] – to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems The loud construction noise disrupted the class during the important lecture. prioritize /prahy-AWR-i-tahyz/ [verb] – to decide which tasks or activities are most important and do them first You should prioritize your assignments to meet the deadlines without stress. intensify /in-TEN-suh-fahy/ [verb] – to become stronger or more extreme, or to make something do this The…
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