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Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. infrastructure /IN-fruh-struhk-cher/ [noun] – the basic systems and services, such as transport and power supplies, that a country or organization uses in order to work effectively The government is investing in infrastructure to improve the country’s transportation system. erode /ih-ROHD/ [verb] – to slowly reduce or destroy something, or to be slowly reduced or destroyed Climate change is eroding the natural habitat of polar bears in the Arctic region. coincide /koh-in-SAHYD/ [verb] – to happen at or near the same time The launch of the new product coincided with the company’s anniversary celebration. framework /FREYM-wurk/ [noun]…
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©Metropolitan Museum of Art Vocabulary: I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me. heritage /HER-i-tij/ [noun] – features belonging to the culture of a particular society, such as traditions, languages, or buildings, that were created in the past and still have historical importance Learning about our country’s heritage is important to understand and appreciate the traditions and customs of our ancestors. reclaim /ri-KLEYM/ [verb] – to take back something that was yours After being away for years, the artist decided to reclaim her old studio to continue her work on a new project. pursuit /per-SOOT/ [noun] – the act of trying to achieve a plan,…
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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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