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© Romano Cagnoni/Hulton Archive/Getty Images via CNN Vocabulary: submerge /suhb-MURJ/ [verb] — to go below the surface of an area of water The diver is able to submerge underwater as deep as 243 meters. relocate /ree-LOH-keyt/ [verb] — to move to a different place The people are ordered to relocate to the next town due to the damages caused by the earthquake. drain /dreyn/ [verb] — if you drain something, you remove the liquid from it, usually by pouring it away or allowing it to flow away Drain the remaining contaminated water before replacing it. reservoir /REZ-er-vwhar/ [noun] — a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake…
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Vocabulary: spokesperson /SPOHKS-pur-suhn/ [noun] – a person who is chosen to speak officially for a group or organization The spokesperson of the airlines announced that some flights will be cancelled because of the typhoon. deserted /dih-ZUR-tid/ [adjective] – having no people or things in it; empty For some people, it’s more peaceful to live on a deserted island than to live in a city. premises /PREM-isiz/ [noun] – the land and buildings owned by someone, especially by a company or organization Police officers are checking the premises for safety measurements. tranquil /TRANG-kwil/ [adjective] – calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry It’s best to visit a tranquil place to…
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Vocabulary: tech-savvy /tek-SAVee/ [adjective] – knowing a lot about modern technology, especially computers She learned a lot about the newest technologies from her tech-savvy friends. hawker /HAW-ker/ [noun] – someone who sells goods informally in public places Public markets consist of different hawkers who promote their products. drastic /DRAS-tik/ [adjective] – severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects Drastic changes were seen in the environment throughout lockdown. rally /RAL-ee/ [verb] – a public meeting of a large group of people, especially supporters of a particular opinion Protesters organized a rally to oppose the reign of the president. campaign /kam-PEYN/ [noun] – a planned group of especially political, business, or…
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© hagiasophiacat on Instagram via hagiasofiaturkey.com Vocabulary: undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] – to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Paul had to undergo surgery to remove his ruptured appendix. orthodox /AWR-thuh-doks/ [adjective] – (of beliefs, ideas, or activities) considered traditional, normal, and acceptable by most people He came from a family of orthodox Jews. relic /REL-ik/ [noun] – an object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist The relic was kept inside a glass container at the center of the museum. momentous /moh-MEN-tuhs/ [adjective] – very important because of effects on future events The birth of their son is a momentous occasion for…
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© Reuters via Bangkok Post Vocabulary: span /span/ [noun] the period of time that something exists or happens There has been no notable changes in the situation over a span of three years. undergo /uhn-der-GOH/ [verb] to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change Before judgement, the suspect must undergo police investigation first. large-scale /LAHRJ-SKEYL/ [adjective] involving many people or things, or happening over a large area The company’s next step is a large-scale manufacture of its new product. proactive /proh-AK-tiv/ [adjective] taking action to make changes yourself rather than reacting to things that happen Being proactive is one of the qualities a true leader must…
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Vocabulary: emission /ih-MISH-uhn/ [noun] an amount of gas, heat, light, etc. that is sent out Carbon dioxide emissions should be stabilized at its present level. originate /uh-RIJ-uh-neyt/ [verb] to come from a particular place, time, situation, etc. I bought the books at a local bookstore but they originated from Italy. plunge /pluhnj/ [verb] to (cause someone or something to) move or fall suddenly and often a long way forward, down, or into something The skydiver had a plunge of more than 10,000 feet before his parachute opened. restriction /ri-STRIK-shuhn/ [noun] an official limit on something The six-hour restriction was introduced two years ago to stop commuters in parking on nearby…
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