Tag Archive: world news – expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. iconic /ahy-KON-ik/ [adjective] – very famous or popular, especially being considered to represent particular opinions or a particular time The Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark that symbolizes the romance and elegance of Paris. completion /kuhm-PLEE-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of finishing something that you are doing or making Upon completion of the project, the team will have successfully engineered an innovative solution to the problem. constraint /kuhn-STREYNT/ [noun] – something that controls what you do by keeping you within particular limits The constraint of limited resources forced the company to re-evaluate its production process and…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. exceed /ik-SEED/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit The company’s profits exceeded expectations for the quarter. viable /VAHY-uh-buhl / [adjective] – able to work as intended or able to succeed After testing the new product, the team determined that it was not a viable option for the market. innovation /in-uh-VEY-shuhn/ [noun] – (the use of) a new idea or method The new technology represents a significant innovation in the field of renewable energy. recruitment /ri-KROOT-muhnt/ [noun] – the process of finding people to work for…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. skepticism /SKEP-tuh-siz-uhm/ [noun] – doubt that something is true or useful The proposals were met with a mix of mistrust and skepticism. negligence /NEG-li-juhns/ [noun] – the fact of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something Medical negligence was alleged against the physician. expel /ik-SPEL/ [verb] – to force someone to leave a school, organization, or country Many students were expelled for cheating during tests. integrate /IN-ti-greyt/ [verb] – to mix with and join society or a group of people, often changing to suit their way of life, habits, and customs Children frequently…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. trader /TREY-der/ [noun] – a person who buys and sells things The trader skillfully navigated the volatile markets to make a profit. motion /MOH-shuhn/ [noun] – the act or process of moving, or a particular action or movement The motion of the boat on the water was soothing as it gently rocked back and forth. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from a dictatorship to a democracy was a slow and difficult process. installation /in-stuh-LEY-shuhn / [noun] – the act…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. attribute /uh-TRIB-yoot/ [verb] – to say or think that something is the result of a particular thing Shirley’s achievement is attributed to three key factors. windfall /WIND-fawl/ [noun] – an amount of money that you win or receive from someone unexpectedly The hospital received a $300,000 windfall. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose rigorous requirements on the bank. subject to something /suhb-JEKT too/ [idiom] – if an action or event is subject to something, it needs something to happen before it can…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spark /spahrk / [noun] – a feeling or quality that causes excitement The spark of ambition was evident in the learners’ determination to succeed. survey /ser-VEY/ [verb] – to ask people questions in order to find out about their opinions or behavior The marketing team will survey potential customers to gather insights on the new product launch. relevance /REL-uh-vuhns/ [noun] – the degree to which something is related or useful to what is happening or being talked about The relevance of the topic lies in its potential to improve the quality of life for people and…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. milestone /MAHYL-stohn/ [noun] – an important event in the development or history of something or in someone’s life Reaching milestones in your career can be a source of great pride and satisfaction. associate /uh-SOH-shee-it/ [adjective] – used in the title of a person whose rank is slightly lower or less complete than the full official position described She is an associate professor at the university. focus /FOH-kuhs/ [verb] – to give your full attention to what you are doing or to what is happening She focused all her energy on completing the project on time. pediatric…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] – a change from one form or type to another, or the process by which this happens The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is essential for decreasing the impacts of climate change. interaction /in-ter-AK-shuhn / [noun] – an occasion when two or more people or things communicate with or react to each other The interaction between the two species of predator and prey in the ecosystem plays a crucial role in maintaining its balance. hostile /HOS-tl/ [adjectve] – unfriendly and not liking something The hostile work environment created by the supervisor’s…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. representation /rep-ri-zen-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of including different types of people, for example in movies, politics, or sports, so that all different groups are represented The NBA has long had a limited representation of players from Latin America. fictional /FIK-shuhn-l/ [adjective] – relating to or occurring in fiction; invented for the purposes of fiction. Holmes is a popular fictional character. uncommon /uhn-KOM-uhn/ [adjective] – not seen, happening, or experienced often Red squirrels are uncommon in England. narrative /NAR-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a story or a description of a series of events It’s difficult to construct a…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. all-time /AWL-tahym/ [adjective] – an all-time high, low, best, etc. is the highest, lowest, best, etc. level that has ever been The price of wheat has now reached an all-time low. comparable /KOM-per-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – similar in size, amount, or quality to something else The European and Asian situations are not directly comparable. deficit /DEF-uh-sit/ [noun] – the amount by which something, especially a sum of money, is too small The last five years have seen a deficit in the trade balance. human-induced /HYOO-muhn-in-DOOST/ [noun] – conditions that have been influenced by human activities Human-induced global…
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