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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. hectare /HEK-tair/ [noun] – a unit of measurement of an area of land (10,000 m2) Each hectare of farmland in this area used to bring in roughly 420 dollars annually. forestry /FAWR-uh-stree/ [noun] – the science of planting and taking care of large areas of trees Forestry and tourism are two industries that are attracting investment. appeal /uh-PEEL/ [verb] – to request a higher court of law to consider again a decision made by a lower court, especially in order to reduce or prevent a punishment They are appealing to the judge to change the punishment…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. self-employment /SELF-em-PLOI-muhnt/ [noun] – the state of not working for an employer but finding work for yourself or having your own business Nowadays, many people like the flexibility of self-employment. empower /em-POU-er/ [verb] – to encourage and support the ability to do something They empower you and make you feel stronger and more confident. spouse /spous/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday. resignation /rez-ig-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of telling your employer that you are leaving your job The resignation of the prime minister will cause…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. perspective /per-SPEK-tiv/ [noun] – a particular way of considering something He writes from another person’s perspective. minimize /MIN-uh-mahyz / [verb] – to reduce something to the least possible level or amount We must minimize the risk of infection. persist /per-SIST/ [verb] – to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way He will persist in riding that dreadful bicycle. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting This phenomenon can be easily explained. consistently /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it / [noun] – the highest point of a mountain They climbed up the mountain and reached the summit. trash /trash/ [noun] – waste material or things that are no longer wanted or needed: How often is the trash cleaned up? engage in /en-GEYJ IN / [phrasal verb] – to take part in something I have no time to engage in the debate. lucrative /LOO-kruh-tiv/ [adjective] – (especially of a business, job, or activity) producing a lot of money The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies. mining /MAHY-ning/ [noun] – the industry…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reparation /rep-uh-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – payment for harm or damage The government agreed to pay reparations to the earthquake victims. brunt /bruhnt/ [noun] – the main force of something unpleasant These days, young people bear the brunt of unemployment. mired /mahyuhrd/ [adjective] – to be involved in a difficult situation, especially for a long period of time The nation was mired in recession. submerge /suhb-MURJ/ [verb] – to go below the surface of an area of water A skilled diver can submerge at depths of up to 243 meters. susceptible /suh-SEP-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – easily influenced or harmed by something The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. résumé /REZ–oo-mey/ [noun] – a short written description of your education, qualifications, previous jobs, and sometimes also your personal interests, that you send to an employer when you are trying to get a job Your resume should highlight your skills and achievements. leadership /LEE-der-ship/ [noun] – the position or fact of being the leader He is a manager capable of leadership. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a place where people do their jobs The survey asks workers about facilities in their workplace. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl/ [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unsustainable fishing methods should not continue. sector /SEK-ter / [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The banking sector has lost a lot of money. consumption /kuhn-SUHMP-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using, eating, or drinking something Water consumption decreased during the winter. disposable /dih-SPOH-zuh-buhl/ [adjective] – a disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use. She was wearing a disposable diaper. transition /tran-ZISH-uhn/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outlaw /OUT-law/ [verb] – to make something illegal or unacceptable The new law will outlaw smoking in public areas. cutlery /KUHT-luh-ree/ [noun] – knives, forks, and spoons used for eating food The newlywed couple received a whole set of silver cutlery as a gift. legislative /LEJ-is-ley-tiv/ [adjective] – relating to laws and the process of making laws There has been no legislative action on either suggestion. polystyrene /pol-ee-STAHY-reen/ [noun] – a light, usually white plastic used especially for putting around delicate objects inside containers to protect them from damage, or for putting around something to prevent…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. knowledgeable /NOL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – knowing a lot She’s very knowledgeable about art. phenomenon /fi-NOM-uh-non/ [noun] – something that exists and can be seen, felt, tasted, etc., especially something unusual or interesting A rainbow is a natural phenomenon. illusion /ih-LOO-zhuhn/ [noun] – an idea or belief that is not true They were under the illusion that the company was doing well. toddler /TOD-ler/ [noun] – a young child, especially one who is learning or has recently learned to walk The toddler tried to walk but kept falling down. exaggerate /ig-ZAJ-uh-reyt / [verb] – to make something seem…
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