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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. inundate /IN-uhn-deyt/ [verb] – to flood an area with water If the dam fails, large areas of the town will be inundated. vegetation /vej-i-TEY-shuhn/ [noun] – plants in general, or plants that are found in a particular area Developers building hotels along the coast have harmed much of the region’s original vegetation. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws He established himself as governor of the province. municipal /myoo-NIS-uh-puhl/ [adjective]…
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© Shutterstock via britannica.com Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. respiratory /RES-per-uh-tawr-ee/ [adjective] – relating to breathing Symptoms of the illness include respiratory problems and nausea. ordinance /AWR-dn-uhns/ [noun] – a law or rule made by a government or authority The city ordinance indicates that parks must be closed at 11 p.m. observatory /uhb-ZUR-vuh-tawr-ee/ [noun] – a building from which scientists can watch the planets, the stars, the weather, etc. Scientists at the observatory are currently observing the possible thunderstorm forming. seismic /SAHYZ-mik/ [adjective] – relating to or caused by an earthquake Seismic activities were detected in Mt. Fuji. thermal /THUR-muhl/ [adjective]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. component /kuhm-POH-nuhnt/ [noun] – a part that combines with other parts to form something bigger The factory manufactures electrical components for automobiles. desire /dih-ZAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something, especially strongly Everything you could possibly desire was available at the hotel. provider /pruh-VAHY-der/ [noun] – someone who provides something The bank has grown to become a major provider of financial services to the industrial sector. gadget /GAJ-it / [noun] – a small device or machine with a particular purpose I’ve got a clever little gadget for opening jars. authorized /AW-thuh-rahyzd/ [adjective] – having official permission to…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. sector /SEK-ter/ [noun] – one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country is divided The country has adopted a new policy of transferring state-owned companies to the private sector. instruct /in-STRUHKT/ [verb] – to order or tell someone to do something, especially in a formal way The head of police instructed me to patrol the building and surrounding area. founder /FOUN-der/ [noun] – someone who establishes an organization He was the founder of the company. consistent /kuhn-SIS-tuhnt/ [adjective] – always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way Her attitude has…
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©BBC via Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. reveler /REV-uhl-er/ [noun] – someone who dances, drinks, sings, etc. at a party or in public, especially in a noisy way Hundreds of revelers gathered at Trafalgar Square. splendid /SPLEN-did/ [adjective] – excellent, or beautiful and impressive It was the first time for Anna to attend such a splendid party. festivity /fe-STIV-i-tee / [noun] – the parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion Sharon will host the festivity at the grand ballroom. eligible /EL-i-juh-buhl/ [adjective] – having the necessary qualities or satisfying the necessary conditions I am…
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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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