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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. tobacco /tuh-BAK-oh/ [noun] – a substance smoked in cigarettes, pipes, etc. that is prepared from the dried leaves of a particular plant We are unable to sell tobacco or alcohol to anyone under the age of 16. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or military activities that are intended to achieve a particular aim The city’s annual Christmas campaign to prevent drunk driving has just started. applaud /uh-PLAWD/ [verb] – to show enjoyment or approval of something such as a performance or speech by clapping the hands repeatedly to make a…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. habitat /HAB-i-tat / [noun] – the natural environment in which an animal or plant usually lives A lot of wildlife is losing its natural habitat as a result of so many areas of forest being cut down. mollusk /MOL-uhsk/ [noun] – any animal that has a soft body, no spine, and is often covered with a shell. Many mollusks live in water Mollusks are the second most diverse group of plants and animals in the world. aid /eyd/ [verb] – to help She went to aid the man trapped in his car. debris /duh-BREE/ [noun] –…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. influential /in-floo-EN-shuhl/ [adjective] – having a lot of influence on someone or something She wanted to work for a bigger and more influential firm since she graduated high school. authorize /AW-thuh-rahyz/ [verb] – to give official permission for something to happen, or to give someone official permission to do something Who authorized the distribution of the goods? reconsider /ree-kuhn-SID-er/ [verb] – to think again about a decision or opinion and decide if you want to change it He talked to her to reconsider her decision but she would not. radical /RAD-i-kuhl/ [adjective] – believing or expressing…
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©CNN Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. haul /hawl/ [noun] – the quantity of what was caught The fishermen had a better haul compared to last month. trace /treys/ [verb] – to discover the causes or origins of something The origins of this country’s customs is surprisingly difficult to trace. liquify /LI-kwi-fai/ [verb] – to become or make something liquid Most ice patches in the Antarctic are liquifying because of global warming. archive /AHR-kahyv/ [noun] – a place where historical records are kept Sasha’s been studying the town’s records in the local archive. surmise /ser-MAHYZ/ [verb] – to decide something is true…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. rampant/RAM-puhnt / [adjective] – (of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way Disease is rampant in the densely populated area. practice /PRAK-tis/ [noun] – something that is usually or regularly done, often as a habit, tradition, or custom It is a cruel practice that needs to stop. detection/dih-TEK-shuhn/ [noun] – the fact of noticing or discovering something The early detection of a disease improves the chances of successful treatment. fertilizer/FUR-tl-ahy-zer/ [noun] – a natural or chemical substance that is spread on the land or given to plants, to make plants grow well My…
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©Reuters Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. flea market /flee MAHR-kit/ [noun] – a market, usually taking place outside, where old or used goods are sold cheaply Leon usually buys his antiques from the flea market because they’re cheap. contrary /KON-trer-ee/ [adjective] – opposite Contrary to popular belief, milk is not good for cats since they’re lactose intolerant. open-air /OH-puhn air/ [adjective] – used to describe a place that does not have a roof, or an event that takes place outside Open-air live band concerts will be held on winter vacation, so let’s go see them. rendezvous /RAHN-dey-voo/ [noun] – a place…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. soar /sawr/ [adjective] – rising very quickly to a high level The soaring price of goods is a serious problem to the people in the community. exceed /IK-seed/ [verb] – to be greater than a number or amount, or to go past an allowed limit Drivers who exceed the speed limit would be penalized. weary /WEER-ee/ [adjective] – very tired, especially after working hard for a long time I think he’s weary after his travel from South Korea to California. surge /surj/ [verb] – to increase suddenly and strongly The company’s profits surged due to the…
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