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©BBC News Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renewable /ri-NOO-wuh-bl/ [adjective] – renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as they are used Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power are a need today. nominate /NOM-uh-neyt/ [verb] – to officially suggest someone for an election, job, position, or honor The Green Party has nominated him as their candidate in the upcoming election. executive /ig-ZEK-yuh-tiv/ [noun] – someone in a high position, especially in business, who makes decisions and puts them into action She has worked her way up through the ranks of the corporation and is now a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something Other countries were urged to lift trade restrictions by the president. eligible /eL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Only persons over the age of 18 are eligible to vote. residence /REZ-i-duhns/ [noun] – a home A children’s home was to be converted into a residence for adolescent girls, according to the council. renewal /ri-NOO-uhl/ [noun] – the act of making an official document, agreement, or rule continue for more time A lot of employees were laid off and a few employees…
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© Claudia Morales/Reuters via CNN news Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. highlands /HAHY-luhndz/ [noun] – a mountainous area of a country The villages in the highlands are now connected by roads. skyrocket /SKAHY-rok-it/ [verb] – (esp. of amounts) to rise extremely quickly Prices have skyrocketed in recent months. elevated /EL-uh-vey-tid/ [adjective] – greater than is normal or reasonable The number of non-native English speakers has elevated. subject to (something) /suhb-JEKT too/ [idiom] – likely to experience or suffer from something The area is subject to earthquakes, so please make sure to avoid it if you can. diminish /dih-MIN-ish/ [verb] – to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. consent /kuhn-SENT/ [noun] – permission or agreement James took Mike’s car without his consent. comply /kuhm-PLAHY/ [verb] – to act according to an order, set of rules, or request All corporations must comply with the labor department’s new regulations. legislation /lej-is-LEY-shuhn/ [noun] – a law or set of laws suggested by a government and made official by a parliament The new legislation concerns the health and safety of employees. stringent /STRIN-juhnt/ [adjective] – extremely limiting or difficult; severe Stringent road safety regulations have been imposed after the accident. penalize /PEEN-l-ahyz/ [verb] – to punish someone for…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries World leaders are scheduled to have their annual economic summit next month. indigenous /in-DIJ-uh-nuhs/ [adjective] – existing naturally or having always lived in a place; native The indigenous people of New Zealand are known as the Maori. signatory /SIG-nuh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a person, organization, or country that has signed an agreement Japan is not a signatory of the agreement. dispute /dih-SPYOOT/ [noun] – an argument or disagreement Both nations have an ongoing border dispute. police /puh-LEES/ [verb] – to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] – an official limit on something The new mall has strict parking restrictions. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions Only people over 18 are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections. skeptical /SKEP-ti-kuhl/ [adjective] – doubting that something is true or useful Many parents are skeptical about the reopening of schools this year. revenue /REV-uhn-yoo/ [noun] – the income that a government or company receives regularly The revenue from handmade products rose nearly 10%. closure /KLOH-zher/ [noun] – the fact of a business, organization, etc. stopping…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. corporate /KAWR-per-it/ [adjective] – relating to a large company He climbed the corporate ladder quickly after joining Paramount in 1967. renewable /ri-NOO-wuh-buhl/ [adjective] – renewable forms of energy can be produced as quickly as they are used Renewable energy sources such as wind and solar power will be discussed today. initiative /ih-NISH-uh-tiv/ [noun] – a new plan or process to achieve something or solve a problem He opened his speech by criticizing a competitor’s initiatives. carbon-neutral /KAHR-buhn/ [adjective] – if a person, organization, event, etc. is carbon-neutral, it does things such as planting trees to reduce…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. emission /ih-mish-uhn/ [noun] – the act of sending out gas, heat, light, etc. Countries and businesses are attempting to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. summit /SUHM-it/ [noun] – an important formal meeting between leaders of governments from two or more countries The annual economic summit of world leaders will take place next week. shift /shift/ [verb] – to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly According to the forecast, the wind is forecast to shift to the east tomorrow. lessen /LES-uhn / [verb] – if something…
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©Getty Images via BBC Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. restrict /ri-STRIKT/ [verb] – to limit the movements or actions of someone, or to limit something and reduce its size or prevent it from increasing They should restrict smoking in public places. vanity /VAN-ity/ [noun] – lack of real value; hollowness; worthlessness According to the critics, the mayor’s latest projects are nothing but vanity. landmark /LAND-mark/ [noun] – a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are The Chillon Castle is one of Switzerland’s landmarks. novelty /NOV-uhl-tee/ [noun] – the quality of…
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