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©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization The airline spokesperson said that the flights would operate as scheduled. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – one of the parts of a system, process, or machine Each component is carefully checked before assembly. core /KAWR/ [noun] – the center or most important part of something Safety concerns are at the core of the new policies. transportation /trans-per-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a vehicle or system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. for getting from one place to another Bicycles…
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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 makes money from buying land, building new houses, offices, etc., or by changing existing buildings to sell or rent Developers constructing hotels along the coast have harmed much of the region’s natural vegetation. grand /grand/ [adjective] – impressive and large or important The Palace that we have gone to was very grand. local /LOH-kuhl / [noun] – a person who lives in the particular small area that you are talking about Both the locals and the travelers use the café. workplace /WURK-PLEYS/ [noun] – a building or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outperform /out-per-FAWRM/ [verb] – to do well in a particular job or activity compared to others of a similar type This season, the corporation has routinely outperformed its competitors. obstacle /OB-stuh-kuhl/ [noun] – something that blocks you so that movement, going forward, or action is prevented or made more difficult Overcrowding remains a large obstacle to improving conditions in the area. valiantly /VAL-yuhnt-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is brave or determined when a situation is very difficult These soldiers have defended valiantly for us. tonne /tuhn/ [noun] – a unit of weight in the…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. gadget /GAJ-it/ [noun] – a small device or machine with a particular purpose Have you seen this cool tiny device? unsustainable /uhn-suh-STEY-nuh-buhl / [adjective] – causing damage to the environment by using more of something than can be replaced naturally Unless population growth is controlled, life on Earth will become unsustainable. undertake /uhn-der-TEYK/ [verb] – to do or begin to do something, especially something that will take a long time or be difficult We could undertake the work for the time being. awareness /uh-WAIR-nis/ [noun] – knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or…
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© REUTERS via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. crimson /KRIM-zuhn/ [adjective] – having a dark, deep red color Leaves turn crimson in the fall season. engulf /en-GUHLF/ [verb] – to surround and cover something or someone completely According to the reports, the fire engulfed nearly the entire neighborhood. orbit /AWR-bit/ [noun] – the curved path through which objects in space move around a planet or star The spaceship will enter orbit around the Earth once it has reached space. congregate /KONG-gri-geyt/ [verb] – to gather together into a large group Many cats congregate in the park near my house. connotation…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. prehistoric /pree-hi-STAWR-ik/ [adjective] – describing the period before there were written records Painting dates back to the prehistoric times. megalodon /me-ga-luh-duhn/ [noun] – a very large shark that existed millions of years ago The teeth of certain megalodons were almost 7 inches long. broadcaster /BRAWD-kas-ter/ [noun] – someone whose job is to speak on radio or television programs He was a famous broadcaster in the 1950s. biologist /bahy-OL-uh-jist/ [noun] – a scientist who studies biology As a biologist, my main interest has been human genetics. exceptionally /ik-SEP-shuh-nuh-lee/ [adverb] – in a way that is much greater…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. issue /ISH-oo/ [verb] – to produce or provide something official Permits will be issued in the mornings on Tuesdays and Thursdays. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt / [verb] – to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. Although the technology originated in the United Kingdom, it was developed in the United States. moderate /MOD-er-it/ [adjective] – being within a middle range in size, amount, or degree; neither great nor little The rent has increased over time, but only modestly. disturbance /dih-STUR-buhns/ [noun] – A disturbance is also something that affects usual wind conditions In the Philippine Sea, the…
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©Google via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. earmark /EER-mahrk/ [verb] – to intend something for a particular purpose The school has earmarked to use a portion of its funds to purchase new books. extracurricular /ek-struh-kuh-RIK-yuh-ler/ [adjective] – (of activities or subjects) not part of the usual school or college course Children are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities. consultation /kon-suhl-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a meeting to discuss something or to get advice Training experts are available for online consultation. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping operating The pandemic led to the closure of several businesses,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. visibility /viz-uh-BIL-i-tee/ [noun] – how clearly objects can be seen, or how far you can see clearly, usually because of the weather conditions Fog has severely reduced the visibility in the ocean. drought /drout/ [noun] – a long period when there is little or no rain Many communities have suffered from food shortages due to drought. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to reduce or be reduced in size or importance The world’s natural resources have been quickly diminishing. upstream /UHP-STREEM/ [adjective] – on a river or stream towards its origin Factories upstream continue to pollute the water….
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