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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. provision /pruh-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of providing something The government is responsible for the provision of education for all children. contrast /kuhn-TRAST/ [verb] – if one thing contrasts with another, it is very different from it Your actions contrast with your principles. norm /nawrm/ [noun] – an accepted standard or a way of behaving or doing things that most people agree with Non-smoking is now the norm in most workplaces. indisputable /in-di-SPYOO-tuh-buhl/ [adjective] – true, and impossible to doubt The internet has changed the world, it is indisputable fact. widespread /WAHYD-SPRED/ [adjective] – existing or…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. outbreak /OUT-breyk/ [noun] – a time when something suddenly begins, especially a disease or something else dangerous or unpleasant The flu outbreak has reached epidemic proportions. virulent /VIR-yuh-luhnt/ [adjective] – a virulent disease or poison is dangerous and spreads or affects people very quickly A virulent form of the disease appeared in Belgium. pandemic /pan-DEM-ik/ [noun] – (of a disease) existing in almost all of an area or in almost all of a group of people, animals, or plants What action can a country take against a pandemic? complacency /kuhm-PLEY-suhn-see/ [noun] – a feeling of calm…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. wildfire /WAHYLD-fahyuhr/ [noun] – a powerful fire that burns out of control across a large area The wildfire in the forest spread smoke over 300 miles. extinguish /ik-STING-gwish/ [verb] – to stop a fire or a light burning How long did it take to extinguish the fire in the building? engulf /en-GUHLF/ [verb] – to surround and cover something or someone completely The region was engulfed in the flood in less than an hour. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme and forceful or (of a feeling) very strong Shirley passed out due to intense heat. personnel /pur-suh-NEL/…
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©Jim Lo Scalzo via AP Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to give a particular amount of time, money, etc. to someone or something, so that it can be used in a particular way The government is allocating $10 million for education. antiviral /an-tahy-VAHY-ruhl/ [adjective] – an antiviral drug or treatment is used to cure an infection or disease caused by a virus Antiviral vaccines have been rolled out to combat the virus. accelerate /ak-SEl-uh-reyt/ [verb] – to happen or make something happen sooner or faster The farmers use specialized fertilizers to accelerate the growth of the crops….
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©River Monsters: The murky world of giant freshwater fish via CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. withstand /with-STAND/ [verb] – to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully I couldn’t withstand the hot weather in this summer season. crush /kruhsh/ [verb] – to press something very hard so that it is broken or its shape is destroyed A windmill is used to crush grain into flour. masterpiece /MAS-ter-pees/ [noun] – a skillful or impressive example of something This movie is in every way a masterpiece of cinematography. extinction /ik-STINGK-shuhn / [noun]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. release /ri-LEES/ [verb] – to allow something to be shown in public or to be available for use They have released a picture of the man they want to question. vaccinate /VAK-suh-neyt/ [verb] – to give someone a vaccine, usually by injection, to prevent them from getting a disease We need to vaccinate our dog. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim He played an important part in the campaign. eliminate /ih-LIM-uh-neyt / [verb] – to remove or take away someone…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. mandate /MAN-deyt/ [verb] – to officially require someone to do something, or something to happen The committee is mandated to coordinate with the group to help the school. shirk /shurk/ [verb] – to avoid work or a duty Samantha doesn’t shirk her responsibilities. She fulfills them all the time. supervision /soo-per-VIZH-uhn/ [noun] – the act of watching a person or activity and making certain that everything is done correctly, safely, etc. Children are forbidden to swim without adult supervision. ethicality /ETH-i-KUHL-i-tee/ [noun] – the moral quality of a course of action Many question the ethicality of…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. desire /dih-ZAHYUHR/ [verb] – to want something, especially strongly The place had everything you could possibly desire. bid /bid/ [noun] – an offer of a particular amount of money for something that is for sale I made a bid of $500 for the necklace. overwhelmed /oh-ver-HWELMD/ [adjective] – completely overcome or overpowered by thought or feeling The group was overwhelmed by the number of applications. dedicated /DED-i-key-tid/ [adjective] – believing that something is very important and giving a lot of time and energy to it You have to be a very dedicated musician to be successful….
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© Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rally /RAL-lee/ [noun] – a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion Around 2,000 people attended the rally in Central Park. halt /hawlt/ [verb] – to (cause to) stop moving or doing something or happening The factory has temporarily halted its production due to safety concerns. come under fire /KUHM-uhn-der-fahyuhr/ [idiom] – to be criticized The governor has come under fire due to multiple corruption allegations. pledge /plej/ [verb] – to make a serious or formal promise to give or do something The health secretary has…
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