Tag Archive: World News – Expert

©(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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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outline /OUT-lahyn/ [verb] – to describe the main ideas of something clearly and briefly The report outlines the major changes needed to improve public transportation in large cities. inefficient /in-i-FISH-uhnt/ [adjective] – not working in a way that uses time, energy, or resources well Many factories still use inefficient machines that waste electricity and slow production. multifaceted /muhl-tee-FAS-i-tid/ [adjective] – having many different parts, sides, or aspects The study shows that climate adaptation is a multifaceted challenge involving science, planning, and community action. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – widely and affecting many people or areas The report…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. invasive /in-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading quickly and often causing harm to the environment or area it enters An invasive mosquito species has begun to appear in parts of southern Europe. infestation /in-fe-STEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a situation where insects or animals enter a place in large numbers and cause damage or disease The farmer noticed an infestation of locusts destroying his rice fields. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention and watchfulness to avoid danger or problems Doctors showed great vigilance during the outbreak to protect patients. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many people or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. magnitude /MAG-ni-tood/ [noun] – the large size or importance of something The magnitude of the problem surprised the local officials. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the situation that exists after an important or unpleasant event People worked together in the aftermath of the disaster. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The government will allocate money for road repairs. imperative /im-PER-uh-tiv/ [adjective] – extremely important or urgent It is imperative to wear a seatbelt when driving. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inevitable /in-EV-i-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – certain to happen and unable to be avoided or prevented Storms are inevitable during the rainy season in tropical countries. formidable /FAWR-mi-duh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing you to have fear or respect for something or someone because they are large, powerful, or difficult Rescuers faced a formidable task after the powerful typhoon. vigilance /VIJ-uh-luhns/ [noun] – careful attention, especially to notice possible danger The police asked for public vigilance during the bad weather. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – an event or person that causes great change The typhoon became a catalyst for improving rescue…
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©(Pairi Daiza via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. primate /PRAHY-meyt/ [noun] – a mammal that includes humans, apes, and monkeys Several primates in the African rainforest are losing their habitats because of deforestation. quarantine /KWAWR-uhn-teen/ [noun] – a period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease The new pets were kept in quarantine for two weeks to ensure they were healthy. welfare /WEL-fair/ [noun] – the state of being healthy, happy, or comfortable The organization works to protect the welfare of stray animals in the city. elevate /EL-uh-veyt/ [verb] – to raise something to a higher level or position…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eminent /EM-uh-nuhnt/ [adjective] – famous, respected, or important The city invited an eminent scientist to speak about new medical discoveries. humility /hyoo-MIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of not being proud and of recognizing your own weaknesses Showing humility after winning a contest makes a person more admirable. perseverance /pur-suh-VEER-uhns/ [noun] – continued effort to do or achieve something, even when it is difficult Success in science often requires perseverance and patience through many failures. rigorous /RIG-er-uhs/ [adjective] – careful to look at or consider every part of something to make sure it is correct or safe…
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©(Craig McKenzie via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cryptic /KRIP-tik/ [adjective] – having a meaning that is mysterious or difficult to understand The old letter contained a cryptic message that no one could easily interpret. electrocution /ih-lek-truh-KYOO-shuhn/ [noun] – death or serious injury caused by electric shock Workers must wear protective gear to avoid electrocution when repairing power lines. meme /meem/ [noun] – an image, video, or piece of text, often humorous, that spreads rapidly online Many students create funny memes about school life and share them on social media. interference /in-ter-FEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of getting involved in…
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