Tag Archive: world news – expert

Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. facial /FEY-shuhl/ [adjective] – of or on the face His facial expression didn’t change. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience There is a general awareness that smoking is harmful. non-verbal /non-VUR-buhl/ [adjective] – not using words, or not relating to the use of words Body language is a potent form of non-verbal communication. innate /ih-NEYT/ [adjective] – An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned You obviously have an…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. developer /dih-VEL-uh-per/ [noun] – a person or company that creates new products, especially computer products such as software The company is one of the most popular software developers. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a business or government receives regularly, or an amount representing such income Tourism is the island’s main source of revenue. unethical /uhn-ETH-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – not ethical (= based on moral beliefs) He says that it is unethical to produce and market a drug that would harm the patient. rival /RAHY-vuhl/ [noun] – a person, group, etc. competing with others for the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. conclude /kuhn-KLOOD/ [verb] – to judge or decide something after thinking carefully about it What can the students conclude from their observations? summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – the highest point of a mountain We reached the summit at last. spouse /spouse/ [noun] – a person’s husband or wife Her spouse will come to see her on Sunday. withdrawal /with-DRAW-uhl/ [noun] – the act or process of taking something away so that it is no longer available, or of someone stopping being involved in an activity: Her withdrawal from the contest was a strategic move. craving /KREY-ving/ [noun] –…
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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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