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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. swiftly /SWIFT-lee/ [adverb] – with great speed or velocity The rescue team swiftly arrived at the scene of the accident to provide assistance to the survivors. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The renowned pilot was celebrated for his exceptional skills and numerous successful missions. mishap /MIS-hap/ [noun] – bad luck, or an unlucky event or accident The training exercise was going smoothly until an unexpected technical issue led to a minor mishap that temporarily halted the operations. alliance /uh-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – an agreement to work with someone else to try to achieve the same…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. renowned /ri-NOUND/ [adjective] – famous for something The artist was renowned for his intricate and captivating sculptures. ritual /RICH-oo-uhl/ [noun] – a way of doing something in which the same actions are done in the same way every time In some cultures, the wedding ceremony is filled with traditional rituals that have been passed down for generations. reliance /ri-LAHY-uhns/ [noun] – the state of depending on or trusting in something or someone The company’s success was built on its heavy reliance on innovative technology. resilience /ri-ZIL-yuhns/ [noun] – the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. troublesome /TRUHB-uhl-suhm / [adjective] – causing problems, difficulties, or annoyance The noisy neighbors were quite troublesome, keeping me awake at night. allocate /AL-uh-keyt/ [verb] – to distribute or assign resources, funds, or tasks for a specific purpose The government decided to allocate more funds to improve healthcare in rural areas. transmit /trans-MIT/ [verb] – to send or pass on something (such as information, signals, or diseases) from one place or person to another Radios and TV stations transmit signals through the air to reach your home. distress /dih-STRES/ [noun] – a feeling of extreme worry, sadness,…
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©Bayerisches Landesamt für Denkmalpflege Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. glimpse /glimps/ [noun] – an occasion when you see something or someone for a very short time As the train passed by, I caught a glimpse of the beautiful sunset over the horizon. blend /blend/ [noun] – a mixture of different things or styles The chef created a unique blend of spices that gave the dish its extraordinary flavor. parallel /PAR-uh-lel/ [adjective] – if two or more lines, streets, etc. are parallel, the distance between them is the same all along their length The railroad tracks ran parallel to the highway, stretching…
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