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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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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. commencement /kuh-MENS-muhnt/ [noun] – the beginning of something Some courses have an early commencement date. impose /im-POHZ/ [verb] – to officially force a rule, tax, punishment, etc. to be obeyed or received Congress can impose strict conditions on the bank. flood with /fluhd with/ [phrasal verb] – if you are flooded with letters, phone calls, messages, etc., you receive so many that you cannot deal with them We were flooded with calls from our customers. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – a period of government, or the people who are in government Education has been given a high-priority…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. grand slam /grand-slam / [noun] – an occasion when someone wins all of a set of important sports competitions At the Australian Open in 2007, he won his 10th Grand Slam title. spiritual /SPIR-i-choo-uhl/ [adjective] – relating to deep feelings and beliefs, especially religious beliefs This is a deeply spiritual piece of music. accomplished /uh-KOM-plisht/ [adjective] – skilled She’s a very accomplished pianist. desire /dih-ZAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something, especially strongly The place had everything you could possibly desire. convey /kuhn-VEY/ [verb] – to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. overexploitation /oh-ver-ek-sploi-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the act of using too much of something, especially a natural resource Overexploitation of groundwater quickly decreased the water table and runoff. extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – not now existing A few bird species are already extinct. treaty /TREE-tee/ [noun] – a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders The peace treaty will be signed by both parties, as agreed. ratify /RAT-uh-fahy/ [verb] – (especially of governments or organizations) to make an agreement official The climate convention has not yet been ratified by more than 60…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cricket /KRIK-it/ [noun] – a brown or black insect that makes short, loud noises by rubbing its wings together The only sound was a cricket chirping. edible /ED-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – suitable or safe for eating It was the only edible thing in the pantry. nutritional /noo-TRISH-uhn-nl/ [adjective] – relating to nutrition Fiber has no calories or nutritional value. sustainability /suh-stey-nuh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the quality of causing little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time The company is committed to environmental sustainability. scarcity /SKAIR-si-tee/ [noun] – a situation in…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. canine /KEY-nahyn/ [adjective] – of or like an animal of the dog family My mother is a specialist in canine care. violation /vahy-uh-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – an action that breaks or acts against something, especially a law, agreement, principle, or something that should be treated with respect He violated the terms of his agreement. lawsuit /LAW-soot/ [noun] – a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision Her lawyer filed a lawsuit against the company she’s working for. veterinary /VET-er-uh-ner-ee/ [adjective] – connected with taking care of the health…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. veterinarian /vet-er-uh-NAIR-ee-uhn/ [noun] – a person trained in the medical treatment of animals The chief veterinarian treats all kinds and sizes of animals. prey /prey/ [noun] – an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal The eagle had a strong grip on its prey. utilize /YOOT-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to use something in an effective way We must utilize all available resources. artificial intelligence /ahr-tuh-FISH-uhl in-TEL-i-juhns/ [noun] – the study of how to produce machines that have some of the qualities that the human mind has, such as the ability to understand language,…
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