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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain Many sheep died due to the drought that year. deficit /DEF-uh-sit/ [noun] – the amount by which something, especially an amount of money, is smaller than it should be There is a significant food supply deficit in many nations. extreme /ik-STREEM/ [noun] – the greatest possible amount or degree of something Exercise extreme caution whenever driving through fog. famine /FAM-in/ [noun] – a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death, or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withhold /with-HOHLD/ [verb ] – to refuse to give something or to keep back something The dam can withhold the pressure of the water. hectic /HEK-tik/ [adjective] – full of activity, or very busy and fast The last few days have been hectic and exhausting. annoyance /uh-NOI-uhns/ [noun ] – the feeling or state of being annoyed There was a look of annoyance on his face. dread /dred/ [verb ] – to feel extremely worried or frightened about something that is going to happen or that might happen I’m dreading it because I have to meet…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time His voice sounded almost weary. nursing /NURS-ing / [noun] – the job of being a nurse Nursing is a highly skilled job. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Children are the most vulnerable members of society . drained /dreynd/ [adjective] – very tired She went to bed early because she is drained. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job I don’t like to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The pesticide is lethal to all insect life. severity /suh-VER-i-tee / [noun] – seriousness It has the potential to reduce the frequency and severity of colds.  disorder /dis-AWR-der/ [noun] – an illness of the mind or body Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological disorder. openness /OH-puhn-nis/ [noun] – honesty He demonstrated an openness to change. trauma /TROU-muh/ [noun] – severe and lasting emotional shock and pain caused by an extremely upsetting experience, or a case of such shock happening The patient suffered severe brain trauma….
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©BBC, David Perry Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. witch /wich/ [noun] – a woman who is believed to have magical powers and who uses them to harm or help other people The witch turned the Prince into a frog. similarly /SIM-uh-ler-lee/ [adverb] – in a similar way The two boys dress similarly. historian /hi-STAWR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – someone who writes about or studies history She was an art historian named Linda Nochlin. timber /TIM-BER/ [noun] – trees that are grown so that the wood from them can be used for building The trees in that area are being grown for timber. isolated…
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© BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prolong /pruh-LAWNG/ [verb] – to make something last a longer time He chose to prolong his stay into the weekend. exacerbate /ig-ZAS-er-beyt/ [verb] – to make something that is already bad even worse Don’t interfere. It might exacerbate the situation. thaw /thaw/ [noun] – a period of warmer weather when snow and ice begin to melt The thaw frequently causes the river to overflow. off the charts /of thuh chahrts/ [idiom] – quite a lot more or better than is usual or was expected It came as no surprise that their asking price…
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© BBC News Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. contaminate /kuhn-TAM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to make something less pure or make it poisonous Lead in pipes can contaminate water. abundantly /uh-BUHN-duhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in large quantities or amounts This plant grows abundantly in wooded areas. lethal /LEE-thuhl/ [adjective] – able to cause or causing death; extremely dangerous The bite hurts but is not lethal to humans. marina /muh-REE-nuh/ [noun] – a small port that is used for pleasure rather than trade, often with hotels, restaurants, and bars We docked our sailboat at the marina. dilute /dahy-LOOT/ [verb] – to make a liquid weaker…
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©BBC News, Tarang Mohnot Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. local /LOH-kuhl / [noun] – a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about The restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a home The emperor was in residence at his summer palace. astounded /uh-STOUND/ [adjective] – very surprised or shocked I was astounded by the beauty of the building. exquisite /ik-SKWIZ-it/ [adjective] – very beautiful and delicate Her wedding dress was absolutely exquisite. hand down /hand down/ [phrasal verb] – to give something to someone younger than you in the family…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. scarce /skairs/ [adjective] – not easy to find or get The scarcity of fresh food has caused prices to increase. soar /sawr/ [verb] – to rise very quickly to a high level Soon, air pollution will soar above safe levels. fraction /FRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a small part of something, or a small amount They can create it for a fraction of the price of traditional techniques. fertilizer /FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well Using natural fertilizer can help crops…
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