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©Hans Georg Roth/Getty Images Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. province /PROV-ins/ [noun] – one of the areas that a country or empire is divided into as part of the organization of its government, which often has some control over its own laws In Canada, each province has its own government and unique culture. conceal /kuhn-SEEL/ [verb] – to prevent something from being seen or known about When writing a secret message, it is important to conceal the information so that only the intended recipient can read it. empire /EM-pahyuhr/ [noun] – a group of countries ruled by a single person, government,…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. indispensable /in-di-SPEN-suh-buhl/ [adjective] – Something or someone that is indispensable is so good or important that you could not manage without it, him, or her Having a good dictionary is indispensable for learning a foreign language. evolve /ih-volv/ [verb] – to develop gradually, or to cause something or someone to develop gradually The way people communicate has evolved over time, from sending letters to using instant messaging apps. purely /PYOOR-lee/ [adverb] – only I didn’t invite him to the party purely because we haven’t spoken in years, not because I don’t like him. versatile /VUR-suh-tl/ [adjective]…
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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. eject /ih-JEKT/ [verb] – to push, throw, or force something out of a place As soon as the rollercoaster reached the end of the ride, the safety bar was released, and the passengers were able to eject from their seats. plunge into /pluhnj into/ [phasal verb] – to suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness, or to make someone or something suddenly experience a bad situation or unhappiness After carefully considering her options, Sarah decided to plunge into the challenging task of learning a new language. intense /in-TENS/ [adjective] – extreme During my first job interview,…
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