Tag Archive: world news – expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. norm /nawrm/ [noun ] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with In a decade, it may be the norm. downside /DOUN-sahyd/ [noun] – a disadvantage of a situation The downside to living here, of course, is that it is expensive. duration /doo-REY-shuhn/ [noun] – the length of time that something lasts The course is three years in duration. technically /TEK-nik-lee / [adverb] – according to an exact understanding of rules, facts, etc. Even if it were technically possible, we do not have the money to do…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Many people advocate expanding the number of gyms for improved health. degradation /deg-ruh-DEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process in which the beauty or quality of something is destroyed or spoiled Weak nutrients and drought are two of the main causes of soil degradation. plow /plou/ [noun] – a large farming tool with blades that dig into the earth, or a large, curved blade fixed to the front of a vehicle that moves snow or sand The soil had been turned…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. dump /duhmp/ [verb] – to put down or drop something in a careless way He dumped the bags on the table. agenda /uh-JEN-duh/ [noun] – a list of aims or possible future achievements Let’s proceed to the next item on the agenda. elimination /ih-lim-uh-NEY-shuhn/ [noun] – the process of removing something The elimination of unemployment is still our goal. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger Our software is becoming a standard component of many computer systems. subsequently /SUHB-si-kwuhnt-lee / [adverb] – after something else The original interview…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. extinct /ik-STINGKT/ [adjective] – not now existing Many animals and birds are now extinct. evaluate /ih-VAL-yoo-eyt/ [verb] – to judge or calculate the quality, importance, amount, or value of something How do we evaluate their performance? pose /pohz/ [verb] – to cause something, especially a problem or difficulty They pose a serious threat to security. prompt /prompt / [verb] – to make something happen Recent health concerns for the president have prompted discussion about his political future. vulnerable /VUHL-ner-uh-buhl/ [adjective] – able to be easily physically or mentally hurt, influenced, or attacked Children are the most…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. productivity /proh-duhk-TIV-i-tee/ [noun] – the rate at which a company or country makes goods, usually judged in connection with the number of people and the amount of materials necessary to produce the goods We need to increase productivity. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give something to someone as their share of a total amount, to use in a particular way The manager allocates duties to the assistants. assert /uh-SURT/ [verb] – to behave in a way that expresses your confidence, importance, or power and earns you respect from others I really must assert myself more in…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. money laundering /MUHN-ee LAWN-der-ing/ [noun] – the crime of moving money that has been obtained illegally through banks and other businesses to make it seem as if the money has been obtained legally According to reports, some transactions involved money laundering. cavalier /kav-uh-LEER/ [adjective] – not serious or caring enough about matters that other people are serious about The company’s president treated the issues of the workforce with a cavalier attitude. junket /JUHNG-kit/ [noun] – a trip or party for a group of employees or politicians that is paid for by their company or government The…
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Vocabulary I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influx /IN-fluhks/ [noun] – the arrival of a large number of people or things There has been a huge influx of guests at the hotel. Republican /ri-PUHB-li-kuhn/ [noun] – a type of government by elected representatives of the people rather than government by a king or queen Republican leaders had a negative reaction to the speech. refuge /REF-yooj/ [noun] – (a place that gives) protection or shelter from danger, trouble, unhappiness, etc. Those who lost their homes from the fire sought refuge in the mountain villages. fiscal year /FIS-kuhl yeer/ [noun] – a period of twelve…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened She has shown great resilience to stress. advocate /AD-vuh-keyt/ [verb] – to publicly support or suggest an idea, development, or way of doing something Do you advocate banning cars in the city center? capability /key-puh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – the ability to do something She has the capability to become a very fine actress. trait /treyt/ [noun] – a particular characteristic that can produce a particular type of behavior Your greatest character trait is your honesty. thrive /thrahyv/ [verb]…
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