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©GETTY IMAGES via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing We urge using this medication with caution. buffer /BUHF-er/ [noun] – an extra supply of materials that a company keeps in order to prevent a situation where none are available No buffer stocks are currently held in the factory, so we must produce more. margin /MAHR-jin/ [noun] – the amount or degree of difference between a higher amount and a lower amount There was a wide margin between the target and the output. outdated…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prestigious /pre-STIJ-uhs/ [adjective] – very much respected and admired, usually because of being important The palace garnered a prestigious award. forlorn /fawr-LAWRN/ [adjective] – alone and unhappy I feel forlorn because you are gone. fraction /FRAK-shuhn/ [noun] – a small part of something She needs a fraction of the materials right now. proportion /pruh-PAWR-shuhn/ [noun] – the number, amount, or level of one thing when compared to another A large proportion of elderly people live alone. aftermath /AF-ter-math/ [noun] – the period that follows an unpleasant event or accident, and the effects that it causes The…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. surpass /ser-PAS/ [verb] – to do or be better or more than something else It will be hard to surpass this very high score. pledge /plej/ [verb] – to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something I pledge you my words that it will never happen again. reaffirm /re uh-FURM/ [verb] – to give your support to a person, plan, idea, etc. for a second time; to state something as true again Teachers reaffirm their commitment to their pupils and schools. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a fire that is burning strongly and…
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© Waterstudio.NL/Dutch Docklands via BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. metropolis /mi-TROP-uh-lis/ [noun] – city The mayor wants the city to be known as a food metropolis. entice /en-TAHYS/ [verb] – to attract someone to a particular place or activity by offering something pleasant or advantageous Advertisements are used to entice people to avail services. vista /VIS-tuh/ [noun] – a view, especially a beautiful view from a high position The street’s main selling point is its vista of the buildings, including its famous cathedral. lagoon /luh-GOON/ [noun] – an area of sea water separated from the sea by a reef…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. urge /urj/ [verb] – to strongly advise or try to persuade someone to do a particular thing Investigators urged that the site’s safety protocols be improved. administration /ad-min-uh-STREY-shuhn/ [noun] – the people in an organization who manage its business and operations The school administration made the choice to cancel the trip. incentive /in-SEN-tiv/ [noun] – something, especially money, that encourages a person or organization to do something The financial incentives given to developers of new solar power technology included cash awards. enhance /en-HANS/ [verb] – to improve the quality, amount, or strength of something Things like…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. big bucks /big buhks/ [noun] – big money My younger sister just spent big bucks on her favorite idol group. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a work of art such as a painting, film, or book that is made with great skill This book is a real masterpiece! I’d recommend you read it. adore /uh-DAWR/ [verb] – to love and respect someone very much, or to like something very much My mother adores chocolates. We should surprise her with them on her birthday. sidekick /SAHYD-kik/ [noun] – a person’s assistant or close associate John has been Kevin’s…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. cite /sahyt/ [verb] – to mention something as proof for a theory or as a reason why something has happened Could you cite some data for comparison? brink /bringk/ [noun] – the point where a new, different, or dangerous situation is about to begin Unfortunately, the small business is on the brink of bankruptcy. displace /dis-PLEYS/ [verb] – to force someone to leave their home The new railroad project will displace the residents of the area. respite /RES-pit/ [noun] – a pause or rest from something difficult or unpleasant Snacks brought a temporary respite from his…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. acknowledged /ak-NOL-ijd/ [adjective] – known or accepted by many people He is the acknowledged leader of a political party. shake-up /SHEYK-uhp/ [noun] – a large change in the way something is organized The arrival of the new manager caused a thorough shake-up of their company. spare /spair/ [verb] – to prevent someone from having to experience something unpleasant Fortunately, I was spared the embarrassment of having to perform in front of everyone. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a building or room where people perform their jobs, or these places generally Computers have brought dramatic changes to the…
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