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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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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. erupt /ih-RUHPT/ [verb] – to start suddenly and violently The debate over the proposed environmental regulations erupted into a heated discussion among policymakers, highlighting the deep divisions on the issue. arid /AR-id/ [adjective] – very dry and without enough rain for plants The arid desert landscape offered little respite from the scorching sun and relentless heat. fragile /FRAJ-uhl/ [adjective] – easily destroyed, ended, or made to fail The fragile vase teetered on the edge of the shelf, causing everyone to hold their breath in anticipation of a potential accident. essence /ES-uhns / [noun] – the basic…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. paramount /PAR-uh-mount / [adjective] – more important than anything else Ensuring the safety of passengers is paramount in the airline industry. attribute /A-truh-byoot/ [noun] – a quality or characteristic that someone or something has Her artistic attributes, including a keen eye for color and a talent for composition, set her paintings apart from others in the gallery. triumph /TRAHY-uhmf/ [noun] – a very great success, achievement, or victory (when you win a war, fight, or competition), or a feeling of great satisfaction or pleasure caused by this After years of hard work and dedication, winning the…
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