October 2, 2024
Product sourcing a challenge for Canadian skincare maker
1. (be) all the rage > to be widely known or popular during a specific period
2. obscure > to make something unclear and difficult to understand
3. underbelly > the weakest or most unpleasant parts of a society or organization that is often hidden
4. dubious > most likely bad or incorrect, not true, and cannot be trusted
5. abound > to exist in large numbers or amounts
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1. (be) all the rage [awl thuh reyj ]
Additional info: A related phrase is in style.
2. obscure [uhb-SKYOOR ]
Additional info: An antonym of this word is clarify.
3. underbelly [UHN-der-bel-ee ]
Additional info: This noun is often used in literary contexts.
4. dubious [DOO-bee-uhs ]
Additional info: This adjective may also mean “not sure or uncertain.
5. abound [uh–BOUND ]
Additional info: It may be followed by prepositions in or with.
October 1, 2024
App offers Australian diners solution to restaurant background noise
1. set out [ set out ]
Additional info: This phrase is often followed by to + (verb).
2. restauranteur [ res-tuh-ran-TUR ]
Additional info: A more common variation of this word is restaurateur.
3. auditory [ AW-di-tawr-ee ]
Additional info: Some nouns used with auditory are experience, system, or processing.
4. kick in [ kik in ]
Additional info: Some related words are begin and start working.
5. regardless [ ri-GAHRD-lis ]
Additional info: This word usually follows the form regardless + of.
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1. set out – to begin doing something with a particular aim or purpose
2. restauranteur – a person who owns or manages a restaurant
3. auditory– relating to hearing or the ears
4. kick in – to start to work or have an effect
5. regardless – describing something that happens despite problems or reasons not to do it
September 30, 2024
High rents are forcing small businesses into tough choices like raising prices or changing location
1. push back [ poosh bak ]
Additional info: This phrasal verb may also mean “to delay something.”
2. residence [ REZ-i-duhns ]
Additional info: This word is often used in a formal context.
3. stand firm [ stand furm ]
Additional info: A variation of this expression is hold firm.
4. lease [ lees ]
Additional info: This word can be used as a verb (ex. She would like to lease a new apartment).
5. offset [ awf-SET ]
Additional info: A related word is balance.
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1. push back – to not accept changes, ideas, or plan
2. residence - a house, a place where someone live
3. stand firm – to refuse to change one’s decision, position, or thoughts about something even when there is pressure from other people
4. lease – a legal agreement that allows a person to use a house, building, car, etc., for some time for a fee or cost
5. offset – to minimize or lessen the impact of somethin
September 29, 2024
Japan wants its hardworking citizens to try a 4-day workweek
1. worrisome [ WUR-ee-suhm ]
Additional info: This word is usually used in a formal context.
2. coax [ kohks ]
Additional info: This word usually follows the form coax (someone/something) to do (something).
3. virtuous [ VUR-choo-uhs ]
Additional info: Some antonyms of this word are bad and dishonest.
4. outlook [ OUT-look ]
Additional info: This word is often followed by the preposition for.
5. live on something [ liv on ]
Additional info: Some common phrases using live on (something) are “live on a budget” and “live on an income.”
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1. worrisome – causing worry or concern
2. coax– to persuade or encourage someone to do something
3. virtuous – describing something that is good and right
4. outlook - how someone thinks his/her future will be
5. live on something– to use a particular thing, such as money or food, as your main source of support to live and survive
September 27, 2024
Consumers should immediately stop using this magnetic game due to ingestion risks, agency warns
1. dispose of something [dih-SPOHZ uhv ]
Additional info: The phrasal verb may also mean “to deal with and finish something.”
2. ingestion [in-JEST-shuhn ]
Additional info: Its verb form is ingest (ex. He was brought to the hospital because he accidentally ingested harmful chemicals).
3. hazardous [HAZ-er-duhs ]
Additional info: A related word is dangerous.
4. urge [urj ]
Additional info: An antonym of this word is discourage.
5. blockage [BLOK-ij ]
Additional info: Some adjectives that can be used to describe blockage are severe, partial, or complete.
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1. dispose of something > to throw or destroy something
2. ingestion > the process of taking in something into one’s body, usually by swallowing
3. hazardous > – involving risk, especially on someone’s health or safety
4. urge > to strongly convince someone to do something
5. blockage > something that stops the flow or movement of something, such as a liquid, air, or traffic
September 23, 2024
1. poised [ poizd ]
Additional info: This adjective is often followed by the prepositions for and to.
2. tamp down [ tamp doun ]
Additional info: The verb tamp literally means “to press or push something down by hitting it lightly a few times.”
3. audacious [ aw-DEY-shuhs ]
Additional info: Some nouns that can be described as audacious are plan, decision, and move.
4. autonomous [ aw-TON–uh-muhs ]
Additional info: A related word is driverless.
5. underscore [ UHN-der-skawr ]
Additional info: The noun underscore refers to this line (_) on a computer keyboard.
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Cruise will dispatch some of its trouble-ridden robotaxis to join Uber’s ride-hailing service
1. poised– fully prepared to act or do a specific task at any moment
tamp down – to reduce or lessen the amount, importance, or level of something
audacious – bold, confident, courageous that can be impressive or surprising
autonomous – (of a vehicle) having the technology to operate itself without human control
underscore – to show the importance of something
September 22, 2024
‘Tiny forests’ spring up in urban areas to combat climate change
1. suburb [ SUHB-urb ]
Additional info: The adjective form of this word is suburban (ex. Many people enjoy the suburban lifestyle because it offers a peaceful and convenient environment).
2. remediation [ ri-mee-dee-EY-shuhn ]
Additional info: Its root word remedy as a verb means “to correct or improve something that is wrong.”
3. high-density [ hahy-DEN-si-tee ]
Additional info: The word density means “the measure of how much of something is in a certain space.”
4. spectrum [ SPEK-truhm ]
Additional info: Some related words are scope and span.
5. disengaged [ dis-en-GEYJD ]
Additional info: The prefix dis- means “not” or “opposite of” (ex. dislike, disagree).
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1. suburb > an area on the edge of a city where people live, usually with houses and less busy streets.
2. remediation > the act of fixing or improving something that is not in good condition or not working well
3. high-density > having a lot of something closely together in a small space
4. spectrum > a range of different things or ideas that are related but vary in some way
5. disengaged > not being involved or not interested in something
September 21, 2024
Philadelphia airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs
1. dutifully > in a way that shows someone’s enthusiasm to follow instructions and do what is expected
2. brigade > a group of people who share a common characteristic or purpose
3. handler > someone who trains, controls, and cares for an animal
4. snarl > to cause or make something stuck or blocked so it doesn’t move easily
5. stranded > unable to leave a place because of a lack of means or resources
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1. dutifully [DOO-tuh-flee ]
Additional info: Its adjective form is dutiful (ex. She was dutiful in finishing her homework before watching TV).
2. brigade [bri-GEYD ]
Additional info: Some examples of brigades are fire brigade and rescue brigade.
3. handler [HAND-ler ]
Additional info: It may also mean “a person who touches, carries, or moves things as their job.”
4. snarl [snahrl ]
Additional info: It can be used as a noun which means “a situation in which a person can’t move or make progress.”
5. stranded [STRAN-did ]
Additional info: A related word is stuck.
September 18, 2024
After a stroke, this musician found his singing voice again with help from a special choir
1. untouched [ uhn-TUHCHT ]
Additional info: This adjective may also mean “not changed or still in the original condition.”
2. neural [ NOOR–uhl ]
Additional info: An alternative pronunciation for this is [NYOOR–uhl].
3. camaraderie [ kah-muh–RAH-duh-ree ]
Additional info: A related word is brotherhood.
4. rehabilitation [ ree-huh-bil-i-TEY-shuhn ]
Additional info: Its verb form is rehabilitate (ex. The athlete had to rehabilitate before he was allowed to play again).
5. pun [ puhn ]
Additional info: An example of a funny pun: “Why did the tiger spit out the clown? Because he tasted funny.”
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1. untouched – not used, moved, or handle
2. neural – (in the medical field) relating to a body’s nervous system
3. camaraderie – a feeling of friendship among people working together or sharing an experience
4. rehabilitation – the process of bringing a sick person back to good health
5. pun – an entertaining way of using a word or phrase that has two meanings or may sound like another word or phrase
September 17, 2024
Can stunning landscapes and adventures tempt Western tourists to visit Mongolia?
1. steppe [ step ]
Additional info: An image of a steppe: https://cdn.britannica.com/09/222109-050-A425CBE3/Steppe-grassland-Mongolia.jpg
2. nomadic [ noh-MAD-ik ]
Additional info: A person who is part of a nomadic group is called a nomad.
3. halt [ hawlt ]
Additional info: Some common phrases using this word include “put to a halt” and “called to a halt.”
4. clientele [ klahy-uhn-TEL ]
Additional info: A related word is customer.
5. untapped [ uhn-TAPT ]
Additional info: Its root word tap means “to make use of or get something.”
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1. steppe – a large, flat area of land with grass but few trees
2. nomadic – describing something, such as a person or a lifestyle, that involves moving from place to place instead of staying in one place.
3. halt – a stop or pause in movement or activity
4. clientele – the group of people who regularly use the services of a particular business or professional
5. untapped – describing something, such as a valuable resource, that is not yet used or explored
September 16, 2024
White House says prescription drug deals will produce billions in savings for taxpayers, seniors
1. ink > to sign an agreement, a contract, or a document
2. enrollee > someone who has officially joined a group or an organization
3. deductible > an amount of money a person has to pay before an insurance company pays for the rest of the total amount
4. translate > to change something into a new form or condition
5. out-of-pocket > paid for using personal money rather than money from another source
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1. ink[ingk ]
Additional info: In this context, the verb ink is used informally.
2. enrollee [en-roh-LEE ]
Additional info: Its verb form is enroll (ex. Over 40 million people enroll in the government’s healthcare program each year).
3. deductible [dih-DUHK-tuh-buhl ]
Additional info: An alternative spelling for this word is deductable.
4. translate [trans-LEYT ]
Additional info: This verb is often followed by the prepositions to or into.
5. out-of-pocket [OUT–uhv-POK-it ]
Additional info: The word may also be used as an adverb (ex. I had to pay out-of-pocket for the medicine because my insurance didn’t cover it).
September 14, 2024
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico will lose same amount of Colorado River water next year
1. reliant [ri-LAHY–uhnt]
Additional info: This adjective is usually followed by the prepositions on or upon.
2. irrigate [IR-i-geyt]
Additional info: In the medical field, irrigate means “to wash a person’s cut or injury.”
3. overuse [OH-ver-YOOS]
Additional info: An alternative spelling of this word is over-use
4. allocation [al-uh–KEY-shuhn]
Additional info: This noun may also mean “the process of giving someone their part of something.”
5. cutback [KUHT-bak ]
Additional info: A related noun is decrease.
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1. reliant > dependent on someone/something for support, help, or being able to function
2. irrigate > to supply water to lands using artificial means so plants will grow better
3. overuse > the act of using something too much or too often
4. allocation > a part of something given to someone to be used for a specific purpose
5. cutback > a reduction in the amount or number of something, usually to save money
September 10, 2024
The soft and stretchable ‘jelly batteries’ that could be implanted in humans to treat health conditions
1. stretchable > describing something that can be pulled to make it longer or wider without breaking
2. squash > to press something down or squeeze it so that it becomes flat or smaller
3. demonstration > an act of showing or proving how something works
4. implant > (in medicine) to put something, such as an organ or a device, inside the body
5. game-changing > describing something that makes a big difference and changes the way things are usually done
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1. stretchable [STRECH–uh-buhl]
Additional info: A variation of this word is stretchy.
2. squash [skwosh]
Additional info: A related word is crush.
3. demonstration [dem-uhn-STREY-shuhn]
Additional info: The word is often followed by the preposition of.
4. implant [im-PLANT]
Additional info: A related word is insert.
5. game-changing [GEYM-cheyn-jing]
Additional info: A variation of this verb is game-changer.
September 9, 2024
Google and Selena Gomez partner to fund teen mental health in the classroom
1. philanthropic > relating to helping poor people by giving them money
2. crowdfunding > the practice of getting a large crowd to give small amounts of money individually to finance a project, usually using the internet
3. mindfulness > the ability to focus one’s awareness on the present moment to create a feeling of calm
4. deliberately > in a way that is planned
5. firsthand > directly experienced or seen personally
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1. philanthropic [fil-uhn-THROP-ik]
Additional info: A wealthy person engaged in philanthropic activities is called a philanthropist.
2. crowdfunding [KROUD-fuhn-ding]
Additional info: An example of a crowdfunding platform is GoFundMe.
3. mindfulness [MAHYND-fuhl-nis]
Additional info: Its adjective form is mindful (ex. She tries to be mindful whenever she meditates to stay focused).
4. deliberately [dih-LIB-er-it-lee]
Additional info: A related word is intentionally.
5. firsthand [FURST-HAND]
Additional info: An alternative spelling of the word is first-hand.
September 8, 2024
The US government wants to make it easier for you to click the ‘unsubscribe’ button
1. in the name of someone or something > done for the purpose or benefit of someone/something, such as an idea, principle, or cause
2. recurring >happening again and again
3. aggravation > the feeling of being annoyed or bothered
4. hold onto something > to continue keeping or possessing something
5. termination > the act of ending or stopping something
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1. in the name of someone/something [in thuh neym uhv]
Additional info: A variation of this idiom is in (someone’s/something’s) name.
2. recurring [ri-KUR-ing ]
Additional info: A related word is continuing.
3. aggravation [ag-ruh–VEY-shuhn]
Additional info: This word is usually used in an informal context.
4. hold onto something [hohld ON-too]
Additional info: A variation of this phrase is hold on to (something).
5. termination [tur-muh–NEY-shuhn]
Additional info: The verb form of this word is terminate (ex. The company had to terminate the project early because of lack of funding).
August 27, 2024
They expected an Olympic boon, but some Paris businesses experienced an Olympic tourism bust
1. medieval [mee-dee-EE-vuhl]
*Additional info: Some nouns described as medieval are castle, painting, or history.*
2. markedly [MAHR-kid-lee]
*Additional info: A related word is obviously.*
3. pine for something [pahyn fer]
*Additional info: A related phrase is wish for.*
4. chilling effect [CHIL-ing ih-FEKT]
*Additional info: The adjective chilling means “frightening.”*
5. slump [sluhmp]
*Additional info: This word may also be used as a verb, meaning “to suddenly fall or decrease” (ex. The value of the house has slumped).*
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1. medieval [mee-dee-EE-vuhl] > relating to the Middle Ages, a period in European history from about the 5th to the late 15th century
2. markedly > in a way that is very clear and easy to notice
3. pine for something > to want or miss something very much
4. chilling effect > an undesirable and discouraging result of something, such as a law, rule, or action
5. slump > a period when an economy or an industry is not doing well
August 25, 2024
White House says no need to restrict “open-source” artificial intelligence—at least for now
1. delve into something > o examine or study something carefully to find out more information
2. misuse > the act of using something in a way that is incorrect, illegal, or not as intended
3. warrant > To need or require something
4. heightened > stronger or more intense than usual
5. entrench > to firmly establish or set something, such as an idea or a position, in a way that cannot easily be changed
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1. delve into something [delv IN-too ]
*Additional info: A related phrase is look into.*
2. misuse [mis-YOOS ]
*Additional info: The prefix mis- is used to refer to an action that is done in the wrong way (ex. misinterpret, misspell).*
3. warrant [WAWR–uhnt ]
*Additional info: A related word is demand.*
4. heightened [HAHY-tnd ]
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is heighten (ex. The doctor said that the stress might heighten the risk of health problems).*
5. entrench [en-TRENCH ]
*Additional info: A related word is secure.*
August 24, 2024
Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying, chemical fertilizers are partly to blame
1. bountiful > large in quantity
2. attribute something to someone or something > to say or think that something is caused by someone/something
3. render > to cause or put someone/something in a particular condition
4. inorganic > not consisting of any material that comes from living things
5. committed > willing to work very hard by giving time, energy, etc., to something
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1. bountiful [BOUN-tuh-fuhl ]
*Additional info: This adjective is often used in a formal context.*
2. attribute something to someone or something [uh–TRIB-yoot too]
*Additional info: A related verb is associate.*
3. render [REN-der]
*Additional info: This verb may also mean “to give something to someone” (ex. render an apology, render services).*
4. inorganic [in-awr-GAN-ik]
*Additional info: The antonym of this word is organic.*
5. committed [kuh–MIT-id]
*Additional info: Some adverbs that can be used with committed are fully, totally, strongly, and deeply.*
August 23, 2024
1. bankruptcy > a situation in which a person or company does not have enough money to pay its debts and legally asks help from the court
2. bid> an offer of a price to buy something
3. steadfast > being very loyal or firm without changing easily
4. advance > money given or paid ahead of when it is normally due, often to help with immediate needs
5. contingent > dependent on certain conditions or events that must happen before something else can occur
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1. bankruptcy [BANGK-ruhpt-see]
*Additional info: The adjective form of this word is bankrupt (ex. The small business went bankrupt after struggling with low sales for several months).*
2. bid [bid ]
*Additional info: The word bid also means “an attempt to win, get, or do something.”*
3. steadfast [STED-fast]
*Additional info: Some related words are reliable and faithful.*
4. advance [ad-VANS]
*Additional info: Some related words are deposit and payment.*
5. contingent [kuhn-TIN-juhnt]
*Additional info: This word is often followed by the prepositions on or upon.*
August 20, 2024
Community cooking classes help make healthy meals more affordable
1. dietician > a person who is trained to give people advice about foods that are healthy to eat
2. revolve around something > to have something as the most important topic, main subject, or focus
3. stick to something > to limit oneself into doing or using something and not change it
4. pantry > a small room in a house where food is kept or stored
5. insecurity > lack of a reliable means of meeting one’s basic needs
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1. dietician [dahy-i-TISH–uhn]
Additional info: This noun is commonly spelled as dietitian.
2. revolve around something [ri-VOLV uh–ROUND]
Additional info: In British English, the phrase is often expressed as revolve round.
3. stick to something[stik too]
Additional info: A variation of this phrase is stick with (something).
5. insecurity [in-si-KYOOR-i-tee]
Additional info: Some words that can be used with insecurity are job, housing, financial, and food.
August 19, 2024
West Virginia school will remain open for now amid toxic groundwater fears
1. relocate > to move or make someone/something move from one place to another place
2. contaminated > relating to something that has been exposed to harmful or poisonous substance
3. devastate > to cause someone to feel very sad, upset, and hurt about something
4. unanticipated > not expected to happen
5. reinstate > to restore or put someone/something back to a former position or condition
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1. relocate [ree-LOH-keyt]
*Additional info: A related verb is transfer.*
2. contaminated [kuhn-TAM–uh-ney-tid]
*Additional info: Its noun form is contamination (ex. Soil and water contamination made it difficult for farmers to grow their plants in the area).*
3. devastate [DEV–uh-steyt]
*Additional info: This verb may also mean “to cause great damage to a place or thing.”*
4. unanticipated [uhn-an-TIS–uh-pey-tid]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is anticipated.*
5. reinstate [ree-in-STEYT]
*Additional info: A related phrase is bring back.*
August 17, 2024
CrowdStrike CEO called to testify to Congress over cybersecurity’s firm role in global tech outage
1. stakeholder > an employee, investor, or customer with an interest or concern in a business
2. magnitude > the great size, extent, or importance of something
3. mitigation > the act of reducing how unpleasant, harmful, or bad a situation is
4. painstaking > very careful, thorough, and with effort
5. knock off something > to reduce the price or value of something by a specific amount
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1. stakeholder [STEYK-hohl-der]
*Additional info: A related word is partner.*
2. magnitude [MAG-ni-tood]
*Additional info: This word is often followed by the preposition of.*
3. mitigation [mit-i-GEY-shuhn]
*Additional info: This noun is used in a formal context.*
4. painstaking [PEYNZ-tey-king]
*Additional info: A related word is diligent.*
5. knock off something [nok awf]
*Additional info: A variation of this phrase is knock (something) off.*
August 16, 2024
Restaurant critic’s departure reveals potential hazards of the job
1. beat > the area or subject that someone, such as a reporter or police officer, is responsible for as part of their job
2. intellectually > in a way that involves thinking, understanding, and learning
3. stimulating > describing something that makes someone/something feel excited, interested, or active
4. sample > to try or taste a small part of something, such as a product or food, to know if someone likes it or not
5. toll > the harm or damage caused by something
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1. beat [beet]
*Additional info: A related word is assignment.
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2. intellectually [in-tl-EK-choo-uh-lee]
*Additional info: Its root word intellect means “the ability to think, understand, and learn things.”*
3. stimulating [STIM-yuh-ley-ting]
*Additional info: Some related words are inspiring and exciting.*
4. sample [SAM-puhl]
*Additional info: A related word is test.*
5. toll [tohl]
*Additional info: The word toll also means “the amount of money paid to use a road or a bridge.”*
August 13, 2024
How AI could predict whether early signs of dementia will develop into Alzheimer’s
1. cognitive [KOG-ni-tiv]
*Additional info: Its noun form is cognition (ex. She took a test designed to check her cognition).*
2. invasive[in-VEY-siv ]
*Additional info: The antonym of this word is non-invasive.*
3. diagnostic [dahy-uhg-NOS-tik ]
*Additional info: Some nouns often used with this adjective are test and tool.*
4. detection [dih-TEK-shuhn]
*Additional info: Its verb form is detect (ex. The new blood test can help detect certain diseases before symptoms appear).*
5. worryingly [WUHR-ee-ing-lee]
*Additional info: Its root word is worry which means “to feel or cause to feel anxious or troubled about problems.*
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1. cognitive > relating to thinking or mental processes and activities
2. invasive > relating to a medical process that involves cutting into a person’s body or inserting something into it
3. diagnostic > relating to something used for discovering a disease, illness, or problem
4. detection > the process of discovering, finding, or noticing something that’s not easy to see or find
5. worryingly > in a way that makes a person feel concerned
August 9, 2024
Milk, eggs, and now bullets for sale in handful of US grocery stores with ammo vending machines
1. ammunition > the bullets or other objects that are shot from weapons like guns
2. verify > to prove or know that something is true and correct
3. shooting > an event in which someone fires a gun or other weapon, resulting in injury or death
4. shoplifting > the act of taking something from a store without paying for it
5. assumption > something that is accepted as or believed to be true without any proof
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1. ammunition [am-yuh–NISH–uhn]
*Additional info: A common abbreviation of this word is ammo.*
2. verify [VER–uh-fahy]
*Additional info: Some related words are confirm and check.*
3. shooting SHOO-ting]
*Additional info: This word also means “the activity of hunting wild animals with a gun.”*
4. shoplifting [SHOP-lif-ting]
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is shoplift (ex. The teenager was caught trying to shoplift a pair of shoes from the store).*
5. assumption [uh–SUHMP-shuhn]
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is assume (ex. I assumed Jay was busy because he didn’t answer my calls).*
August 7, 2024
Ancient tree from India may replace petroleum, company hopes
1. grove > a group of trees growing close together
2. fatal > capable of causing death
3. resilient > able to return quickly to a previous good condition after experiencing difficulties or challenges
4. refined > describing something that has been purified or improved in quality
5. feast > to eat a large amount of food with great enjoyment
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1. grove [grohv]
*Additional info: An image of a grove: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f4/National_Grove_of_State_Trees_%283565216508%29.jpg*
2. fatal [FEYT-l ]
*Additional info: A related word is deadly.*
3. resilient [ri-ZIL-yuhnt ]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is weak.*
4. refined [ri-FAHYND]
*Additional info: A related word is processed.*
5. feast [feest]
*Additional info: This word is usually used in the context of a celebration.*
August 6, 2024
Post-COVID tourism slowly recovers in Saipan, backed by South Korean visitors
1. pick up > to improve or increase in activity after a time of little activity
2. account for something [uh–KOUNT fɔr > to be included in or contribute to the total amount of something
3. idyll > a place or an experience that’s happy, peaceful, and enjoyable
4. price freeze > a temporary situation in which the government doesn't allow price increases for specific products or services
5. on hold >temporarily delayed
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1. pick up [pik uhp]
*Additional info: A related word is recover.*
2. account for something [uh–KOUNT fɔr]
*Additional info: A related word is Additional info: This phrase may be followed by numbers to specify the percentage or proportion (ex. Students from overseas account for 25% of the university’s enrollment).*
3. idyll [AHYD-l]
Additional info: This noun is often used in literature.
4. price freeze [prahys freeze]
Additional info: Other nouns that can be added before freeze are pay or wage.
5. on hold [on hohld]
Additional info: This idiom is often used with the verb put.
August 3, 2024
Thanks to a $1 billion gift, most Johns Hopkins medical students will no longer pay tuition
1. cover > to provide enough money to pay for expenses
2. passionate > having a strong feeling or liking about something
3. endowment > money given to a college, hospital, etc., to provide it with an income
4. confront > to handle or be in very challenging or unpleasant situations with courage and determination
5. gift > to give something to someone in a formal or official way
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1. cover [KUHV-er]
*Additional info: The verb may also mean “to protect someone by promising to pay for loss, damage, etc.”*
2. passionate [PASH–uh-nit]
*Additional info: This adjective is often followed by the preposition about.*
3. endowment [en-DOU-muhnt]
*Additional info: A related word is grant.*
4. confront [kuhn-FRUHNT]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is avoid.*
5. gift [gift]
*Additional info: This word may also be used as a noun (ex. This painting was a gift from a national artist).*
August 1, 2024
Japan issues new yen banknotes packed with 3D hologram technology to fight counterfeiting
1. counterfeiting [KOUN-ter-fit-ing]
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is counterfeit (ex. Some people attempt to counterfeit expensive jewelry to sell it at high prices).*
2. state-of-the-art [steyt uhv thee AHRT]
*Additional info: A related word is high-tech.*
3. fanfare [FAN-fair]
*Additional info: A related word is excitement.*
4. instrumental [in-struh–MEN-tl]
*Additional info: Some related words are helpful and useful.*
5. get hold of something [get hohld uhv]
*Additional info: A variation of this idiom is get a hold of (something).*
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1. counterfeiting > the act of making fake copies of something, like money or products, to trick people into thinking they are real
2. state-of-the-art > describing something that uses the newest and best technology, ideas, or methods available
3. fanfare > much interest in or attention to something
4. instrumental > describing someone/something that is very important in making something happen
5. get hold of something > to get or acquire something
July 31, 2024
The Herds will see over a hundred cardboard animal puppets travel across Africa and Europe to highlight climate change
1. traverse [truh–VURS ]
*Additional info: A related word is cross.*
2. puppet [PUHP-it]
*Additional info: An image of a puppet: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:2.9.16_Pisek_Puppet_Festival_011_(29129808920).jpg*
3. theatrical
*Additional info: Some nouns used with this adjective are production and presentation.*
4. advocacy
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is advocate (ex. She advocates for animal rights).*
5. activist
*Additional info: A related word is fighter.*
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1. traverse > to travel or move through something
2. puppet > a doll or figure that is moved by strings or by hand for entertainment or as part of a performance
3. theatrical > of or relating to theater
4. advocacy > the act of publicly supporting or recommending a cause or an idea
5. activist > a person who campaigns to bring about social or political change
July 30, 2024
Efforts to save Hong Kong’s disappearing neon signs
1. heritage [HER-i-tij]
*Additional info: This word is usually in its singular form.*
2. nostalgia [no-STAL-juh]
*Additional info: Its adjective form is nostalgic (ex. She felt nostalgic while looking at the old photos).*
3. streetscape [STREET-skeyp]
*Additional info: The suffix -scape comes from the word landscape, referring to “a great view” or “a picture of a view.”*
4. recede [ri-SEED]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is increase.*
5. bureaucracy [byoo–ROK-ruh-see]
*Additional info: A person working in a bureaucracy is called a bureaucrat. A bureaucrat is “someone who obeys or follows the laws very strictly.”*
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1. heritage > the important traditions, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history and culture of a country, society, or group
2. nostalgia > the feeling of longing and affection when remembering something good from the past and wishing it hadn't changed
3. streetscape > the visual appearance of the streets in a city or town
4. recede > to become lower, lesser, or smaller in value
5. bureaucracy > a complex official system that makes it difficult to get something done because it has many confusing and annoying rules, processes, etc., to follow
July 28, 2024
Millions in Nigeria have little to no electricity, straining businesses and public services
1. hook up [hook uhp ]
*Additional info: A related verb is link.*
2. squint [skwint ]
*Additional info: When used in an informal way, this word means “a quick look.”*
3. generator [JEN–uh-rey-ter ]
*Additional info: An image of a generator: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HercRentals_MQ_Power_Generator_Sonoma_2024.jpg*
4. subsidy [SUHB-si-dee ]
*Additional info: The verb form of the word is subsidize (ex. The government subsidizes public transportation to help keep ticket prices affordable).*
5. stuff [STUHF-ee ]
*Additional info: A related word is humid.*
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1. hook up > to connect something to a piece of equipment or a system
2. squint > to partly close one’s eyes to see more clearly
3. generato > a machine that produces electricity
4. subsidy > money given by a government or an organization to keep the price of a product or service low
5. stuff > lacking fresh air and feeling uncomfortably warm
July 27, 2024
California considers unique safety regulations for AI companies, but faces tech firm opposition
1. warp speed [wawrp speed]
*Additional info: It is used in an informal context.*
2. tout [tout]
*Additional info: A related word is announce.*
3. perilous [PER–uh-luhs]
*Additional info: This word is often used in a formal or literary context.*
4. renowned [ri-NOUND]
*Additional info: Some related words are famous and popular.*
5. oversee [oh-ver-SEE]
*Additional info: A person who oversees people or activities is called an overseer.*
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1. speed > an extremely high speed
2. tout > to promote or praise something in an enthusiastic way, especially to make people like it
3. perilous > very dangerous
4. renowned > widely known due to an achievement or good quality
5. oversee > to watch and organize a group or an activity to ensure that things are done correctly
July 24, 2024
Residents of Australian town fight to stop 1,800 new homes in koala habitat
1. band together [band tuh–GETH-er ]
*Additional info: An antonym of this phrase is separate.*
2. outcome [OUT-kuhm ]
*Additional info: A related word is effect.*
3. remnant [REM-nuhnt ]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is whole.*
4. enrage [en-REYJ ]
*Additional info: Its root word is rage, which means “intense anger.”*
5. pen [pen ]
*Additional info: A related word is compose.*
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1. band together > to unite as a group to achieve something
2. outcome > the result or effect of an action, situation, or event
3. remnant > a small part of something that’s left after the rest of it has been consumed, destroyed, etc.
4. enrage > to make someone very angry
5. pen > to write something
July 23, 2024
Summer camps adapt to more frequent heat waves
1. ripple [RIP–uhl ]
*Additional info: This verb is always followed by an adverb or a preposition.*
2. administrator [ad-MIN–uh-strey-ter ]
*Additional info: Its verb form is administer (ex. He was tasked to administer new school policies).*
3. exhaustion [ig-ZAWS-chuhn ]
*Additional info: The adjective form of this word is exhausted (ex. The farmer was exhausted after working the whole day).*
4. exertion [ig-ZUR-shuhn ]
*Additional info: A related phrase is hard work.*
5. eagerly [EE-ger-lee ]
*Additional info: Its adjective form is eager (ex. Everyone is eager to hear the good news).*
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1. ripple > to move or pass through or over someone or something, affecting the areas or people it touches
2. administrator > a person whose work is to manage and control the operation of a company, school, etc.
3. exhaustion > the state of being extremely tired
4. exertion > the use of a lot of physical and/or mental effort
5. eagerly > with an enthusiastic desire or interest to do something
July 21, 2024
California governor wants to restrict smartphone usage in schools
1. pledge [plej]
*Additional info: A related verb is swear.*
2. extracurricular [ek-struh-kuh–RIK-yuh-ler]
*Additional info: The prefix extra- means “outside or beyond.”*
3. restrictive [ri-STRIK-tiv]
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is restrict (ex. The employees were restricted to work from home).*
4. algorithm [AL-guh-rith–uhm]
*Additional info: Another meaning of this word is “a set of mathematical instructions or rules that, especially if given to a computer, will help calculate an answer to a problem.”*
5. fine [fahyn]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is reward.*
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1. pledge > to make a serious or formal promise
2. extracurricular [ek-struh-kuh–RIK-yuh-ler] > relating to an activity pursued in addition to the normal course of study or work
3. restrictive> limiting the freedom or ability to do something
4. algorithm > (in social media) the way content is filtered, ranked, selected, and recommended to users
5. fine [fahyn] > to make someone pay money as a punishment for breaking a law or rule
July 18, 2024
Not yet as famous as ramen or sushi, humble onigiri rice ball is soul food of Japan
1. lexicon [LEK-si-kon]
*Additional info: A related word is vocabulary.*
2. epitomize [ih-PIT–uh-mahyz]
*Additional info: A related word is represent.*
3. cuisine [kwi-ZEEN]
*Additional info: This word usually follows a noun to specify its kind (ex. French cuisine, Japanese cuisine).*
4. perennial [puh–REN-ee-uhl]
*Additional info: A related word is continual.*
5. versatile[VUR-suh-tl]
*Additional info: The noun form of this word is versatility (ex. Her versatility as a musician allows her to play multiple instruments).*
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1. lexicon > the collection of all the words used in a particular language or subject
2. epitomize > to be the best or perfect example of something
3. cuisine > the style of cooking or preparing food, often specific to a particular country or region
4. perennial > lasting or existing for a long time
5. versatil > able to adapt or be used for many different ways or purposes
July 17, 2024
Thieves more and more are targeting copper-rich cables at electric vehicle charging stations
1. predicament [pri-DIK–uh-muhnt]
*Additional info: A related word is crisis.*
2. exasperating [ig-zas-puh–REY-ting]
*Additional info: A related word is irritating.*
3. strenuous/ [STREN-yoo-uhs]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is easy.*
4. exclusively [ik-SKLOO-siv-lee]
*Additional info: The adjective form of this word is exclusive (ex. exclusive offer, exclusive resort).*
5. swipe [swahyp]
*Additional info: This word is used in an informal context.*
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1. predicament > a difficult, unpleasant, or embarrassing situation
2. exasperating > very annoying or frustrating
3. strenuous > using a lot of effort or energy
4. exclusively > limited to a specific person, thing, or group
5. swipe > to steal something quickly
July 15, 2024
Tobacco-like warning label for social media sought by US Surgeon General who asks Congress to act
1. mandatory [MAN-duh-tawr-ee]
*Additional info: A related word is necessary.*
2. prevalent [PREV–uh-luhnt]
*Additional info: Its noun form is prevalence (ex. There was a prevalence in online shopping and food delivery during the pandemic).*
3. depend on someone or something[dih-PEND on]
*Additional info: A variation of this phrase is depend upon (someone/something).*
4. bipartisan [bahy-PAHR-tuh-zuhn]
*Additional info: Some nouns that are usually used with bipartisan are support, effort, solution, and cooperation.*
5. enact [en-AKT]
*Additional info: The verb may also mean “to perform a story or play.”*
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1. mandatory > required by a law, rule, or policy
2. prevalent > common in a certain place, at a specific time among a particular group of people
3. depend on someone or something > to need the help and support of someone or something to be successful or survive
4. bipartisan > relating to or involving members of two political parties, especially with opposing views
5. enact [en-AKT] > to officially make a proposal into a law
July 14, 2024
School’s out, and the kids are bored. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
1. inclination [in-kluh–NEY-shuhn]
*Additional info: The verb form of this word is incline (ex. I naturally incline to help others).*
2. underestimate [uhn-der-ES-tuh-meyt]
*Additional info: The antonym of this word is overestimate.*
3. subjective[suhb-JEK-tiv]
*Additional info: The antonym of this word is objective.*
4. manifest [MAN–uh-fest]
*Additional info: Some related words are display and show.*
5. chronic [KRON-ik]
*Additional info: Some nouns that can be used with this word are condition and disease.*
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1. inclination > a feeling that makes you want to do something; or a tendency to do something
2. underestimate > to think that something is not as good or important as it really is
3. subjective > based on personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than facts
4. manifest [MAN–uh-fest ] > to appear or become apparent
5. chronic > (of a disease) continuing for a long time and cannot be cured
July 13, 2024
The IRS wants to end another major tax loophole for the wealthy and raise $50 billion in the process
loophole / ˈlupˌhoʊl / [LOOP-hohl ] (n.) – an error or weakness in a law or rule that allows people to benefit from it by avoiding what the law or rule intended them to do
Example: The company found a loophole in the law to avoid paying extra taxes.
Additional info: A related word is escape.
shell game / ʃɛl geɪm / [shel geym ] (n.) – an action that is meant to trick or deceive people
Example: The charity’s online campaign was a shell game. Only a small amount of the funds went to the real cause.
Additional info: This noun literally means “a gambling game in which a small object is hidden under one of several quickly shuffled containers, tricking players into guessing incorrectly.” An image of a literal shell game: https://securityintelligence.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/what-you-need-to-know-about-moving-target-defense.jpg
cut back / kʌt bæk / [kuht bak ] (phrasal v.) – to reduce the amount of something
Example: The company cut back on plastic packaging because of environmental concerns.
Additional info: The phrasal verb is usually followed by the preposition on.
audit / ˈɔ dɪt / [AW-dit ] (n.) – an official examination of a company’s financial records to make sure they are correct
Example: The audit reports showed that the company followed all financial regulations.
Additional info: Another meaning of the word is “a detailed examination of something to check its quality and condition.”
depreciation / dɪˌpri ʃiˈeɪ ʃən / [dih-pree-shee-EY-shuhn ] (n.) – the decrease in the value of an asset over time, because it gets older or is used
Example: The depreciation of the tablet was evident as newer versions with better features were released annually.
Additional info: The antonym of this word is appreciation.
July 11, 2024
Former OpenAI employees lead push to protect whistleblowers flagging artificial intelligence risks
retaliation / rɪˌtæl iˈeɪ ʃən / [ri-tal-ee-EY-shuhn ] (n.) – the act of doing something bad or harmful to someone, often because he/she has done something bad or harmful first
Example: The company faced retaliation from the workers after cutting their benefits.
Additional info: The verb form of this word is retaliate (ex. The workers retaliated against the company after losing their benefits).
buy into (something) / baɪ ˈɪn tu / [bahy IN-too ] (phrasal v.) – to believe in and accept something, such as an idea, concept, or suggestion
Example: Tommy bought into the idea of a vegetarian diet after his sister showed him delicious meat-free recipes.
Additional info: Some related words are agree and acknowledge.
rigorous / ˈrɪg ər əs / [RIG-er-uhs ] (adj.) – done very carefully and with strict attention to detail
Example: The scientific research required rigorous testing to confirm the results.
Additional info: A related word is thorough.
signatory / ˈsɪg nəˌtɔr i / [SIG-nuh-tawr-ee ] (n.) – a person, country, or organization that has signed an official document or agreement
Example: The international environmental agreement had over 50 signatories from different countries.
Additional info: This word is usually used in a formal context.
perk / pɜrk / [purk ] (n.) – a benefit that is received by someone as a result of his/her job, position, or situation
Example: The new job offers several perks, including health insurance and a company car.
Additional info: A related word is advantage.
July 10, 2024
Doodling artist scrawls the walls of fashionable London restaurant
1. compulsive [kuhm-PUHL-siv]
*Additional info: The noun form of the word is compulsion (ex. He has the compulsion to check his phone every few minutes).*
2. trendy [TREN-dee]
*Additional info: An antonym of this word is old-fashioned.*
3. meditative [MED-i-tey-tiv]
*Additional info: A related word is thoughtful.*
4. doodle [DOOD-l]
*Additional info: An image of a doodle: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2e/Luise_Kritzelzeichnung.jpg/640px-Luise_Kritzelzeichnung.jpg*
*Additional info: A related word is hire.*
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1. compulsive > having the tendency to do something excessively or repetitively, often without being able to control it
2. trendy > fashionable or stylish in a way that is currently popular
3. meditative > involving a state of calm and focused attention, often associated with meditation
4. doodle > a simple drawing made without much thought, often while a person is thinking about something else
5. commission > to formally request or authorize someone to do something, typically as part of his/her job or duty
July 9, 2024
Divers Plunge Into The World's Deepest Pool in Dubai
1. sunken [SUHNG-kuhn]
*Additional info: It is always used before a noun.*
2. record-breaking [REK-erd-brey-king]
*Additional info: The noun form of this word is record-breaker (ex. The new product launch turned out to be a record-breaker).*
3. pump [puhmp]
*Additional info: This word may be used with the prepositions into, out of, and through.*
4. somewhat [SUHM-hwuht]
*Additional info: Some related phrases are a little and kind of.*
5. unconventional [uhn-kuhn-VEN-shuh-nl]
*Additional info: The antonym of this word is conventional.*
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1. sunken > having fallen to the bottom of the sea, river, etc.
2. record-breaking > achieving a better result or surpassing a previous record
3. pump > to make gas or liquid to move somewhere, typically with the use of a machine or device.
4. somewhat > to some degree or extent
5. unconventional > very different from what most people traditionally use or accept
July 8, 2024
Demand for food delivery has skyrocketed. So have complaints about some drivers
- moped/ [
MOH-ped
] *Additional info:An image of a moped: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moped#/media/File:Honda_Hobbit.jpg
* - crackdown [
KRAK-doun
] *Additional info:Its phrasal verb form is crack down (ex. City officials will crack down on sellers of fake items).
* - imminent [
IM–uh-nuhnt
] *Additional info:Some of the nouns used with imminent are danger, threat, and disaster.
* - impound [
im-POUND
] * Additional info:Some related words are keep and seize.
* - terrorize [
TER–uh-rahyz
]
*Additional info:In British English, it is spelled as terrorise.
*
- moped > a small motorcycle with pedals like a bicycle
- crackdown > an increased effort to punish people for doing something illegal
- imminent > relating to an unpleasant event happening very soon
- impound > to use legal powers to take away an object involved in an illegal activity
- terrorize > to make someone feel extremely afraid