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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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©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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