Tag Archive: World News – Expert

©AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. strategic /struh-TEE-jik/ [adjective] – carefully planned to achieve a specific goal Retailers made strategic investments to attract younger shoppers. paradigm shift /PAIR-uh-dime shift/ [noun] – a major change in the way people think about or do something Online shopping caused a paradigm shift in how people buy beauty products. iterative /IT-uh-rey-tiv/ [adjective] – involving repeated improvement over time The retailer used an iterative process to refine customer experience. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – Meaning: the quality of being trusted or believed Expert reviews helped build credibility for new brands. viability /vahy-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – ability…
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©(AP Photo/Marco Ugarte) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resurface /ree-SUR-fis/ [verb] – to appear again after being forgotten or hidden Old safety concerns resurfaced after a recent factory accident. dismissive /dis-MIS-iv/ [adjective] – showing a lack of respect or interest The manager gave a dismissive response to the employee’s suggestion. disproportionate /dis-pruh-PAWR-shuh-nit/ [adjective] – too large or too small when compared to something else The issue gained disproportionate attention after being shared online. artisanal /AHR-tuh-zuh-nl/ [adjective] – made in a traditional or handmade way The market is known for artisanal cheese produced by local farmers. gentrification /jen-truh-fi-KEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reckoning /REK-uh-ning/ [noun] – a moment of facing consequences or truth Institutions faced a public reckoning after the report. catalyst /KAT-l-ist/ [noun] – something that causes change The book became a catalyst for renewed discussion. enduring /enduring /en-DUR-ing// [adjective] – lasting for a long time The issue has enduring relevance worldwide. credibility /kred-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – quality of being trusted The case raised questions about institutional credibility. significance /sig-NIF-i-kuhns/ [noun] – importance The memoir holds historical significance. Article Reading: Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation. A newly released memoir reached…
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©John Dowling via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paradigm shift //PAIR-uh-dime SHIFT// [noun phrase] – a significant change in ideas, methods, or systems The sanctuary represents a paradigm shift in how wildlife conservation is managed. innovative /IN-uh-vay-tiv/ [adjective] – introducing new ideas or methods The sanctuary used an innovative feeding strategy for elephants. integral /IN-ti-gruhl/ [adjective] – necessary and important as part of a whole Elephants are integral to the region’s ecosystem. sustainable /suh-STAY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to continue without harming resources Sustainable tourism supports long-term development. replicable /REP-li-kuh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be repeated or copied successfully Experts believe…
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©(Four Paws via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unlawful /un-LAW-ful/ [adjective] – not allowed by law The company stopped an unlawful practice after a government inspection. unsuitable /un-SOO-tuh-bul/ [adjective] – not appropriate or safe for a specific purpose The building was closed because it was unsuitable for public use. rehabilitation /ree-ha-bih-lih-TAY-shun/ [noun] – the process of restoring health or normal condition The center focuses on rehabilitation for patients recovering from surgery. mane /meyn/ [noun] – the long hair on the neck of a lion or horse The horse’s mane was carefully brushed before the competition. stringent /STRIN-jent/ [adjective] – very…
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©Amanda Carberry/Columbus Zoo and Aquarium via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MILE-stohn/ [noun] – Meaning (Cambridge): An important event in the development of something. The research team marked a major milestone in its study. facilitate /fuh-SIL-uh-teyt/ [verb] – to make something possible or easier New tools can facilitate faster medical procedures. safeguard /SAYF-gahrd/ [verb] – to protect something from harm Extra steps were taken to safeguard the animals. monitoring /MON-i-ter-ing/ [noun] – the act of watching something carefully Continuous monitoring ensured stable results. coordination /koh-awr-duh-NAY-shuhn/ [noun] – organizing people or activities so they work well together Good coordination improved…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – weak and easily harmed The coral reef became more vulnerable to bleaching after pollution reduced the water’s natural balance. mitigate /MIT-i-geyt/ [verb] – to make something less harmful or serious The city added more trees to mitigate the high temperatures during summer. substantial /suhb-STAN-shuhl/ [adjective] – large in amount The company invested a substantial amount of money in new equipment. subsequent /SUHB-si-kwuhnt/ [adjective] – happening after something else The school upgraded its computers, and the subsequent software updates made the system run faster. adherence /ad-HEER-uhns/ [noun] – the act of following a…
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©(Takahiko Kanbara/Kyodo News via AP) Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. divert /dih-VURT/ [verb] – to change direction or to make something go to a different place The train was diverted to another station because of heavy flooding on the tracks. scrutiny /SKROOT-n-ee/ [noun] – careful and detailed examination The new city budget came under scrutiny after residents questioned several spending choices. interval /IN-ter-vuhl/ [noun] – a period of time between events Buses arrived at regular intervals throughout the afternoon to manage the holiday crowds. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to recover quickly from difficulties The company demonstrated resilience by continuing…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hatchery /HACH-uh-ree/ [noun] – a place where eggs are kept warm and cared for until the young animals are born After the storm damaged the building, the hatchery reduced its production for several weeks. variability /vair-ee-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the state of changing or being different in amount, level, or form Farmers worried about the variability of crop prices throughout the year. wholesale /HOHL-seyl/ [adjective] – relating to the sale of goods in large amounts, usually to stores and businesses Wholesale vegetable prices increased after bad weather affected farms in the region. drought /drout/ [noun] – a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. pervasive /per-VEY-siv/ [adjective] – spreading widely and affecting many areas The influence of social media has become pervasive, shaping trends in almost every country. exploitation /ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using something or someone unfairly for benefit A new investigation revealed the exploitation of workers in several overseas factories. sophisticated /suh-FIS-ti-key-tid/ [adjective] – advanced, complex, or well-developed The museum installed a sophisticated climate-control system to protect valuable paintings. irreversible /ir-i-VUR-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – impossible to change back or restore Scientists warned that the melting of major ice sheets could cause irreversible changes to global sea levels….
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