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newfound
After traveling to new countries, she felt a newfound appreciation for different cultures. His newfound confidence helped him speak in front of the class without fear. They celebrated their newfound friendship with a fun day out.
unfounded
The rumors about the school's closure were completely unfounded.
headfirst
She jumped headfirst into the pool on a hot summer day. He dove headfirst into his new project, excited to get started. They went headfirst into the adventure, not worrying about what might happen next.
freegan
Many freegans believe that food waste is a serious problem that needs to be addressed.
twitterpated
After their first date, she felt completely twitterpated and couldn't stop smiling.
actionable
The team provided actionable insights that helped improve our marketing strategy.
transformative
The workshop was a transformative experience for all the participants. Her transformative ideas changed the way we think about education. The new policy had a transformative effect on the community.
ace
She aced her math test, getting all the answers right.
rehearse
The actors rehearsed their lines every day before the big show.
curveball
She was ready for the exam, but the teacher threw a curveball with a surprise question.
clear-cut
The instructions were clear-cut, making it easy to follow.
impasse
/ˈɪm.pæs/. The negotiations reached an impasse, and both sides decided to take a break.
ethical dilemma
The doctor faced an ethical dilemma when deciding whether to tell the patient the truth about their illness.
ditching
Which means ditching those endless vocabulary lists
connotations
The word "home" has a positive connotation, suggesting warmth and safety.
thematic
The document suggests a really cool strategy, thematic vocabulary cluster
disruptive innovation
[severly___] (transformative innovation) The document defines it as an innovation that significantly alters or creates a new market
gamification
👩‍💻🧑‍💻 The teacher used gamification in the classroom to make learning math more exciting.
freestyle
The rapper impressed everyone with his ability to freestyle on the spot.
whisker
He felt a whisker on his cheek and realized it was from his pet dog.
self compassion
Practicing self compassion can help you feel better when you are going through tough times.
budding
He is a budding musician, learning to play the guitar.
integral
Teamwork is integral to the success of the project.
school of thought
Many scientists belong to the same school of thought regarding climate change.
rectify
I need to rectify my mistake on the report. The company promised to rectify the issues with the product. She took steps to rectify the misunderstanding
submerge
The children love to submerge their toys in the pool during summer. She felt like she would submerge in her homework if she didn't take a break.
dike
The farmers built a dike to protect their fields from flooding.
embankment
The train travels along the embankment, offering beautiful views of the river.
floodgate
The city installed a new floodgate to protect homes from rising water levels.
stemming
In the library, we learned about stemming to help us find books more easily.
harness
We need to harness the power of the wind to generate electricity.
dormant
The volcano has been dormant for many years Some seeds remain dormant until the right conditions are met His talent for music was dormant until he started taking lessons.
the course of true love runs downhill
Even though they loved each other deeply, the course of true love runs downhill, and they faced many challenges.
martial
The dojo offers classes in various martial arts. During the emergency, the government declared martial law. He has a martial spirit that inspires his teammates
auspicious
><ominous They believed that the arrival of the first robin was an auspicious omen for the coming spring.
sorcery
The wizard was known for his powerful sorcery that could control the elements.
occult
The book explores the occult practices of ancient civilizations.
horoscope
My horoscope says I will have a lucky day today.
betrothed
She was excited to tell her friends that she was betrothed to her high school sweetheart.
dowry
The family prepared a large dowry for their daughter’s wedding.
indemnify
The company agreed to indemnify its employees for any legal fees incurred while performing their job duties.
configuration
The configuration of the new software is very user-friendly.
fecundity
The fecundity of the soil allowed the farmers to grow a variety of crops each season Some species of fish have high fecundity, laying thousands of eggs at once The artist's fecundity was evident in the numerous paintings she created in just a few mon
portent
Many believed that the sudden drop in temperature was a portent of a harsh winter ahead.
augury
The ancient Romans practiced augury to decide the best time for important events.
doormat
She wiped her shoes on the doormat before entering the house.
endorse
The teacher endorsed the student's project during the presentation.
fraternity
The fraternity organized a charity event to help the community.
sorority
The new student joined a sorority to make friends and participate in community service.
litigate
The company decided to litigate against the competitor for unfair practices.
imperious
The imperious leader demanded that everyone follow his orders without question.
newsworthy
The discovery of a new planet is definitely newsworthy.
afflict
Natural disasters often afflict communities, leaving them in despair.
alumni
/əˈlʌmnaɪ/. Many alumni of the school have gone on to achieve great success.
discursive
The professor gave a discursive lecture that touched on many different subjects.
bloodletting
The ancient practice of bloodletting was believed to cure many illnesses. The civil war resulted in significant bloodletting across the region.
standpoint
It's important to consider different standpoints before making a decision.
manifold
She faced manifold challenges during her journey to success. The causes of climate change are manifold, and the subsequent ecological problems are equally complex".
bolster
He took a course to bolster his skills in programming.
mentoring
She is mentoring a new employee at her company.
cleft
The mountain had a deep cleft that made it difficult to climb.
nominalization
The decision to move forward with the project was made yesterday.
corrugated
The roof was made of corrugated metal, which helped to keep the rain out.
lice
It's important to wash all bedding and clothing if someone in the house has lice.
let up
She decided to let up on her strict diet for the weekend. I hope the pain will let up
mainstay
In many families, love and trust are the mainstays that keep everyone together.
abstinence
Many people choose abstinence from alcohol to improve their health.
erotic
The novel was known for its erotic scenes that captivated readers.
until recently
Many people believed the rumor until recently, when it was proven false.
the whole nine yards
When planning the party, she went the whole nine yards with decorations and food.
chronicle
The fiction chronicles an imaginary version of Cordyceps that has jumped from insects to humankind.
genus
The lion belongs to the genus Panthera.
superb
[__ness] Overall, these fungi are superb sneaks that can manipulate the behavior of host species they attack.
truffle
A few fungi classified as Cordyceps even prey on some other fungi: the lump-forming underground species nicknamed false truffles.
prong
It then sprouts orange spore-bearing prongs out of the mummy-wrapped cocoon of the, finally dead, insect.
treetop
The birds built their nest in the treetop, safe from predators.
memorabilia
The museum displayed memorabilia from the famous movie, attracting many fans.
innocuous
Pistol shrimp, also known as snapping shrimp, earn their sea cred by creating something that's seemingly childlike and innocuous
holster
They have no need for a fancy holster or to stock up on ammo — their gun is built right into their one, oversized snapper claw that can grow to be half the size of their tiny body.
appendage
The octopus has several appendages that help it swim and catch food.
denizen
Luckily they sorted out the source and recorded the shrimp's sounds to train sonar operators to recognize them as sea denizens rather than enemies.
pincer
The crab used its pincer to crack open the shell of its food. Luckily, they'll not only grow a new one; their original small pincer will begin to transform itself into a large snapper claw
goby
Pistol shrimp are known to give gobies, a type of small fish, a place to live in exchange for help watching out for danger.
critter
Who knew such a little critter could make such a big impact on the big screen?
tote
There's no doubt these gun toting invertebrates are a standout under the sea.
progeny
These viruses are becoming more fit, in the sense that we’re seeing more progeny viruses …
plateau-
At some point, virus spread may plateau, but that hasn’t happened yet, Signore says. These viruses “come and go with bird migration, and [there] doesn’t seem to be any end in sight.”
waterfowl
The lake is home to many species of waterfowl, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.
broiler
The chef decided to prepare a delicious broiler for the dinner special.
roost
After a long day, I just want to find a cozy spot to roost and relax.
hard sell
The salesperson used a hard sell technique, making it hard for me to say no to the offer.
a whole new ballgame
When I moved to a new city, it was a whole new ballgame trying to make new friends.
self-starter
She is a self-starter who always finds ways to improve her skills.
cash out
You can cash out your points for gift cards at the end of the year.
marshmallow
I love to roast marshmallows over the campfire.
on the strength of
They won the game on the strength of their teamwork.
remotest
She had the remotest chance of winning the lottery.
poke fun
During the party, we all poked fun at each other's silly dance moves.
inch along
As the traffic jam continued, we inched along the road, barely moving.
early hours
I love to go for a walk in the early hours when the air is fresh.
pale in comparison
The movie was entertaining, but it pales in comparison to the original.
clear the decks
Before starting the big project, we need to clear the decks and finish our current tasks.
fall foul of
He fell foul of the law when he decided to drive without a license.
miss the mark
The team's strategy really missed the mark, and they lost the game.
makings
The makings of a great leader include confidence and empathy.
curry favor
She always tries to curry favor with the teacher by bringing her coffee every morning.
wait on someone hand and foot
He is always waiting on his boss hand and foot, trying to impress him at work.
put a spoke in someone's wheel
The new rules put a spoke in the team's wheel, making it harder for them to win.
act the goat
She always acts the goat when she is with her friends, making silly faces and jokes.
riding for a fall
He keeps skipping classes; he's really riding for a fall.
mile off
He was a mile off in his guess about the number of people attending.
conferred
The university conferred an honorary degree on the famous author.
take credit
After finishing the project, she decided to take credit for the team's hard work.
go into liquidation
After failing to find new investors, the tech startup decided to go into liquidation.
split your sides
When I heard the joke, I nearly split my sides laughing.
take the liberty
He took the liberty to suggest a new idea during the discussion.
flavor of the month
Everyone is talking about that new movie; it's definitely the flavor of the month.
scuffle
During the game, there was a scuffle between two players.
toil
He toiled for many years to build his business but his travail was rejected by a stupid line manager.
acquit
The jury decided to acquit the defendant after reviewing the evidence.
savvy
She is very tech-savvy. His business savvy helped him succeed.
cinder
She carefully picked up the cinder from the fireplace to avoid burning her fingers.
cinder block
The wall was built using sturdy cinder blocks to ensure it would last a long time.
opium
The doctor prescribed opium to help with the patient's severe pain.
otherworldly
The painting had an otherworldly quality that captivated everyone who saw it.
throw someone for a loop
The unexpected test on Friday threw the whole class for a loop.
throw sand in the gears
His constant complaints were throwing sand in the gears of the team's progress.
velvet
The dress was made of beautiful red velvet, making it look very elegant.
floppy
The puppy had floppy ears that bounced as it ran.
ratchet
The mechanic used a ratchet to tighten the bolts on the car. He felt his stress levels ratchet up as the deadline approached
ratchet up
As the deadline approached, the team had to ratchet up their work pace to finish on time.
jurisdiction
Different states have different jurisdictions regarding traffic laws.
trepidation
The alchemist gathered his courage and sought out the wise mentors, sharing the bubbling potion and his trepidations with them.
crucible
Her experience in the war was a crucible that changed her forever. The challenging experience served as a crucible for her personal growth.
remnants
After the storm, there were remnants of broken branches everywhere.
envision
They envision new possibilities for their business.
beckon
While rural life offers a peaceful environment, the promise of better employment and amenities in urban areas has long beckoned young people to migrate to cities. For many graduates, the lucrative technology sector beckons as a promising and dynami-
thereof
She spoke about the challenges of the project and the solutions thereof.
proxy
Meaning: Sth to which another is compared. Ex: To date, most studies have measured screen time as a proxy for problematic screen use in teens.
monolith
Many people believe that the company has become a monolith, making it hard for new ideas to be accepted.
parse
The teacher asked the students to parse the poem to find its deeper meaning. When learning a new language, it helps to parse sentences to see how they are
liken
The teacher likened the process of learning to planting a seed that needs time to grow.
allure
He likens the allure of social media to that of slot machines.
bay for blood
The fans were baying for blood after their team lost the championship game.
after someone's blood
The villain in the story was after the hero's blood for betraying him.
huffy
After losing the game, he became huffy and refused to talk to anyone.
splenetic
The splenetic remarks from the coach made the players feel uneasy.
transferable skills
Learning to work in a team is a transferable skill that is valuable in any career.
disproportionate
The amount of money spent on the project was disproportionate to the benefits it provided.
aptitude
She has a natural aptitude for mathematics.
baseline
Before starting the experiment, we measured the baseline temperature of the water.
lair
The fox returned to its lair after a long day of hunting.
pique
.He felt a sense of pique when he was not invited to the party. The teacher's unusual lesson plan piqued the students' curiosity.
creche
The parents decided to enroll their baby in a creche to help with childcare during the week.
mezzanine
The theater had a beautiful mezzanine that offered a great view of the stage.
go getter
She is a real go getter; she always finds ways to improve her skills.
let loose
After a long week at work, I decided to let loose and enjoy the weekend with my friends.
quota
The company set a sales quota for each team to meet by the end of the year. Despite this, I will admit that there are days when I don’t quite meet my own fruit quota.
pick me up
My energy levels felt steadier, especially during the busy mid-morning hours when I’d usually start searching for a quick pick-me-up.
jitter
Bananas gave me a satisfying boost without the jitters or crash I sometimes get from sugary snacks.
radicals
Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals in the body, reducing oxidative stress and potentially lowering the risk of certain chronic diseases.
muffin
She baked a batch of chocolate chip muffins for the school bake sale.
a host of
Generally, stools that sink mean one thing while stools that float can mean a whole host of other things (and most of these things aren’t good).
sheen
With floating stool that is very foul-smelling and has a sheen to it that resembles oil, this may signal something called steatorrhea, or fat in the stool that shouldn’t be there.
warranted
Another cause that is less [serious] but still warrants testing may be excess gases in the stool produced by bacteria,” noted Balzora.
flatulence
After eating beans, I often experience flatulence.
begrudge
She does not begrudge her friend the success she has achieved.
complaisant
Her complaisant nature made her popular among her friends, as she was always ready to help.
compliant
The child was compliant and did what the teacher asked.
inveigle
She tried to inveigle him into joining her secret club by promising him special privileges.
conformity
Conformity can sometimes lead to a loss of individuality.
one size fits all
The new policy is a one size fits all approach, but it may not work for everyone.
tuber
The potato is a popular tuber that many people enjoy eating.
point the finger at someone
During the meeting, everyone started to point the finger at each other for the project's failure.
in turn
The company improved its services, which, in turn, attracted more customers.
genome
/ˈdʒiː.noʊm/. The scientist studied the genome of the plant to understand its growth patterns.
peer review
Many students participate in peer review to help each other improve their writing skills.
follicle
The doctor explained how hair follicles can become damaged over time.
unpick
I need to unpick this seam because I made a mistake After the debate, we decided to unpick the main arguments to understand them better.
legwork
She used an incredible amount of legwork to separate the reality from the mythology. He constructed his whole life, his odyssey, as a form of political mythology.
oratory
The politician was known for his powerful oratory that moved many people.
navigate
She learned how to navigate the new software quickly. She learned how to navigate through her homework challenges with the help of her teacher.
crushing
The team suffered a crushing defeat in the final match She felt a crushing disappointment when she didn't get the job. For teens learning the ins and outs of relationships for the first time, disagreements, fights and breakups can be crushing.
exude
He exudes confidence in every presentation. The language that AI companions use, the responses they make, and the empathy they exude can make a user feel as though they truly understand and sympathize
much-needed
The community organized a much-needed fundraiser to help those in need. If you’re a teenager who is marginalized, isolated or struggling to make friends, an AI companion can provide much-needed companionship.
crabby
After waking up too early, she felt crabby all morning.
poignantly
The movie had a poignant ending that left everyone in tears. Maybe most poignantly, they learn how incredibly valuable friends are when things get tough. In cases of social stress, like bullying, the support of a friend who sticks by you is priceless
lessen
Another study of more than 1,000 teens found that IRL friends can lessen the effects of problematic social media use.
fume
AI companions can be very supportive; they’re never fuming on the school bus because their mother made them wear a sweater on a cold morning, they’re never jealous when you have a new girlfriend, and they never accuse you of ignoring their needs
crave
Research has long established that it’s developmentally appropriate for children and teenagers to crave the attention and approval of their peers. It’s going to be easy for some to choose virtual friends over real ones
wrack
Recently at a beach in Midcoast Maine, a friend and I came across a male Snowy Plover—a rare visitor to the East Coast—foraging for tiny invertebrates in the wrack.
attire
Now that the time for showing off to attract a mate has ended, the birds are changing into more subdued attire and taking a break from singing. Without their bright colors and songs to identify them, many birds are harder to identify..
circadian
After an average 7-year follow-up, researchers associated 172 diseases with poor sleep patterns, including irregular bedtimes and off-circadian rhythms.
metrics
For example, in patients with Parkinson’s disease, would a program that promoted a regular bedtime routine improve Parkinson’s disease-related symptoms or quality of life metrics?
determinant
Education is often seen as a determinant of future success.
initiatives
Sleep has historically been underemphasized in both clinical training and public health initiatives,” The school launched several initiatives to promote healthy eating among students.
apnea
These issues may reflect a condition affecting sleep, such as sleep apnea or a mood disorder,” he advised.
kindred
After taking six months to conclude that Vladimir Putin may not be a kindred transactional authoritarian leader but an ideological nationalist seeking the return of what “belongs to Russia”
authoritarian
After taking six months to conclude that Vladimir Putin may not be a kindred transactional authoritarian leader but an ideological nationalist seeking the return of what “belongs to Russia”
sanction
The deadline Donald Trump set for the Russian president to agree a Ukraine ceasefire or face US sanctions on oil exports arrives on Friday.
inducement
Only months ago the debate was about what further (financial) inducements Trump would offer Putin to end the fighting.
rollout
The Trump administration has not executed a new rollout of Russia sanctions in six months, a drop to zero from a minimum of 16 sets of actions in every preceding six-month period.
envoy
He has dispatched his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, to Moscow for the fifth time for last-minute talks and on Friday Trump admitted he did not think sanctions would have much impact.
whopping
He can act through executive orders, mentioning instead 100% tariffs on economies that import Russian oil – a whopping number, even if lower than the 500% floated by the Republican senator Lindsey Graham.
leverage (n)
It is striking that in the run-up to Witkoff’s talks in Moscow that Trump, normally keen to tout his leverage before a negotiation, has given only sketchy detail of the punishments the importers of Russian energy may face.
refinery
He has given only sketchy detail of the punishments the importers of Russian energy may face, either in terms of US sanctions on foreign refineries importing Russian oil or US tariffs on countries importing Russian oil.
adjunct
Rachel Ziemba, an adjunct senior fellow at the Centre for a New American Century, said if India was to receive a penalty but China – the largest buyer of most Russian crude – did not, the Russian oil trade may just go further underground.
slow burn
Three years of sanctions on Russia have so far been – at best – a slow burn. Russia chalked up economic growth of 4% in 2023 and 2024, kept unemployment to an astonishing 2%, and even reduced social inequality by sustaining real wage growth.
thinktank
[...] by sustaining real wage growth that has disproportionately benefited Russians at the lower end of the economic ladder,a recent report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies, a Washington-based thinktank, found.
stall
But the report also pointed to developing vulnerabilities in Russia. Interest rates are at 18%, inflation stubbornly high and growth is stalling.
projected
Russian oil export revenue is projected to drop 16% from $189bn (£142bn) in 2024 to $163bn in 2025 and $151bn in 2026.
by a wide margin
Oil prices are unlikely to recover significantly, meaning Russia will miss its budget target by a wide margin, increasing reliance on its national welfare fund (NWF) and domestic debt issuance
liquid asset
The NWF’s liquid assets are also under pressure, with Russia expected to draw heavily on these reserves by year end.
tip over into
Her excitement tipped over into nervousness as the performance time approached.
asynchronous
The online course is asynchronous, allowing students to learn at their own pace. Asynchronous communication, like emails, lets people reply when they have time.
adaptive learning
Many schools are now using adaptive learning programs along with gamification to help students improve their skills, with each student given a custom-made learning program.
digital divide
Access to technology is important to bridge the digital divide in our community.
campus
Students often gather in the campus library to study together.
take a hard line
In recent weeks, Trump had appeared to take a tougher line with Moscow for the first time in his presidency, calling continued Russian attacks against civilian targets in Ukraine “disgusting” and promising the introduction of new sanctions.
businesslike
Ushakov said the discussions had been “businesslike” and claimed they focused on a bright future of cooperation between Washington and Moscow.
tenured
Six of the top scorers won slots on the U.S. team for the International Math Olympiad (IMO), the world’s longest running math competition for high school students. I didn’t make the cut, but became a tenured mathematics professor anyway.
sideshow
This year’s olympiad, held last month on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, had an unusual sideshow. While 110 students from around the world went to work on complex math problems using pen and paper, several AI companies quietly tested new models..
akin
The models often employ a “best-of-n” strategy, generating multiple solutions and then grading themselves to select the strongest. This is akin to having several students work independently, then get together to pick the best solution and choose it.
caution
Other mathematicians are similarly cautioning against the hype. IMO gold medalist Terence Tao (currently a mathematician at the University of California, Los Angeles) noted on Mastodon that what AI can do depends on what the testing methodology is.
a drowning man will clutch at a straw
When he lost his job, he started applying for any position he could find, even those he wasn't qualified for; a drowning man will clutch at a straw.
hold to your bosom
In times of trouble, she would hold her family to her bosom, finding strength in their love.
clutch your pearls
When she heard the gossip about her friend, she clutched her pearls in disbelief.
expertise
These days, mathematical research can take more than one lifespan to acquire the right expertise. Like many of my colleagues, I’ve been tempted to try “vibe proving”
purport
The recent report purports to show a clear link between excessive social media usage and declining mental health among teenagers, though the findings remain subject to debate.
incubate
The mother bird will incubate her eggs until they hatch.
interlocutor
Russia’s special economic envoy Kirill Dmitriev, a key interlocutor between the Kremlin and the Trump administration, said the decision to hold the summit in Alaska was symbolically important for the U.S.-Russian partnership.
swerve
Russian analysts said it was clear that Trump had swerved first in agreeing to the meeting. It was unlikely, they said, that the Kremlin had dropped its ultimate goals for Ukraine .
bargaining chip
In their statement, European leaders said a ceasefire should be a precondition for negotiations, not a Russian bargaining chip.
broker
Russia’s main interest in the summit, he said, was to cast Ukraine and Europe as obstacles to Trump’s dream of brokering peace.
flightless
Some species of penguins are flightless, but they are excellent swimmers.
unattended
The child was left unattended in the park for a few minutes.
ballistic
The scientist explained the ballistic trajectory of the rocket.
groomed
Kim Ju Ae was groomed for the leadershi- DICTATORSHIP position by her big-boned, chubby authoritarian father, Kim Jong Un.
chain smoker
Being a chain smoker can lead to serious health problems.
shakeup
US prices continued to rise in July, according to key economic data released on Tuesday, as Donald Trump’s international tariffs shakeup started to impact consumer costs.
lambaste
Trump has lambasted the central bank, arguing it needs to cut rates interest rates in order to spur growth. But Fed officials have refrained from a rate adjustment, citing uncertainty about the impact of Trump’s tariffs on prices.
ire
Trump has spent the last few months directing his ire at economic officials – first at the Fed, and now at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), which collects and reports economic data.
task force
It remains unclear what triggered the outbreak, says Robert Jones, an insect biologist at the London School of Hygiene &Tropical Medicine and another member of the Global Virus Network’s task force
all-cause mortality
The study showed that all-cause mortality was higher in smokers than in non-smokers.
in the wind
When those two things get conflated, you're listening into the wind.
buffer
Some soils are better able to neutralize acids than others. But in areas where the soil’s “buffering capacity” is low, such as parts of the U.S. Northeast, the harmful effects of acid rain are much greater.
motorcade
“HIGH STAKES!!!” he posted on Truth Social as his motorcade idled outside the White House shortly after sunrise in Washington.
security guard
The security guard checked everyone's bags at the entrance of the concert.
bear hug
On Thursday the prime minister gave Zelenskyy a bear hug in the street outside the door to No 10 in a symbol of continuing British solidarity with the Ukrainian cause. S
veiled
a thinly veiled attack on his abilities as a leader. At the same time he warned there would be “very severe consequences” for Russia if Putin did not agree to a ceasefire, a veiled threat to increase US sanctions on Russian oil exports.
take heart
Some European leaders took heart from the detailed grasp of the issues shown by the US vice-president, and by hints that Trump could be willing to contribute US assets to a European-led security guarantee for Ukraine in the event of a peace agreement
bankrupt
Imagine how morally bankrupt you'd have to be to watch the most famous villainin cinematic history murdering a bunch of people, some of whom are literallybegging for help, and think, "He is so us."
prevaricate
The politician tended to prevaricate when asked about his plans for the future.
hatchery
Government hatcheries, commercial farms, and private owners raise them for fishing ponds, religious purposes, or ornamental displays.
fare
How did you fare in your exams? With enough food and space, Thailand’s other megafish might fare better, but getting them to reproduce in captivity could be another challenge.
inbreeding
Adapting to captivity alone isn’t the only hurdle; a central concern is genetics. Decades of artificial selection and inbreeding in closed systems can lead to genetic drift and bottlenecks,
compound (v)
Compounding the issue, captive fish don’t face the same challenges as their wild counterparts. In controlled environments, they often develop traits—like tameness or dependency on hand-feeding—that reduce their ability to survive in the wild..
take matters into your own hands
In Vientiane, the capital of neighboring Laos, one individual has taken matters into his own hands. A businessman—who requested anonymity out of concern for provoking the government—has built a custom tank to house a handful of critically endangere-
the stars align
The stars have aligned No one will decide How they have rised Or it's their demise.
ramp up
As demand for recycled materials grow under the treaty, the US is already seeing a shift: in 2024 alone, imports of recycled PET (rPET) rose by 20%, a clear sign of growing domestic demand and a major opportunity to ramp up domestic production of po-
expanse
About 150 feet ahead, at the far edge of the riverbed, a lean tigress stood still, her light orange coat and dark stripes contrasting sharply with the pale expanse of sand and rock.
collect yourself
It took some moments for the rangers to collect themselves. Everyone was smiling.
apex predator
The presence of the big cat, an apex predator and umbrella species, signified a healthy forest ecosystem and the flourishing of other threatened wildlife.
steward
Alongside the pillars of cultural preservation, sustainable and equitable socioeconomic development, and good governance, this commitment to steward Bhutan’s rich natural heritage also aims to preserve the Bhutanese way of life.
flora
The flora of the Amazon rainforest is incredibly diverse.
fauna
The rainforest is home to a diverse fauna, including many species of birds and mammals.
wreak havoc
The mischievous kids wreaked havoc in the playground, scattering toys everywhere. And the environmental changes wrought by a changing climate pose considerable risks to Bhutan’s fragile ecosystems and economy.
combative
In a combative series of interviews on Sunday, the US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said that “both sides are going to have to make concessions” for there to be a peaceful resolution to the war that erupted when Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
precipice
The company is on the precipice of bankruptcy if they don't find a solution soon. “We’re still a long ways off,” Rubio added. “We’re not at the precipice of a peace agreement. We’re not at the edge of one. But I do think progress was made and towards
entrenched
The tradition of celebrating the festival has become deeply entrenched in our community. This idea had firmly entrenched itself in his consciousness.
chip away at
“You have two very entrenched sides, and we’re going to have to continue to work and chip away at it,” Rubio said.
photo op
The mayor scheduled a photo op at the new park opening to attract media attention.
absolve
“It was an embarrassment for the United States,” Murphy said. “It was a failure. Putin got everything he wanted.” Murphy said that Trump had given Putin “that photo-op” he wanted and to “be absolved of his war crimes in front of the world.
articulate (v)
“The outcome that this American president articulated, a ceasefire or consequences – he did not produce,” Sullivan said. “And that is why I think we find ourselves in a difficult situation today.”
on the ground
France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, confirmed: “We have to help Ukraine on the ground.”
auspices
The research was conducted with the auspices of a well-known university. Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff has said that these would be outside the auspices of Nato.
unassuming
In a first-of-its-kind study published today in Current Biology, Uesaka and his team report that streaked shearwaters—large, unassuming seabirds common in East Asian waters—engage in a very specific type of bathroom ritual
make waves
LONDON — A former PhD student analyzing 125-million-year-old fossils has made waves with the discovery of a new species of dinosaur that had a sail on its back.
well versed
Lockwood, well-versed in anatomy from his medical background, spotted that the dinosaur had an unusually tall neural spine, a protrusion coming from the back.
miser
Everyone knew she was a miser because she always looked for the cheapest options, even at restaurants.
fledgling
I thanked him with a cheerful, “Grazie mille! Ciao!” and started walking, heartened by my fledgling ability to communicate.
peruse
Before signing the contract, he decided to peruse it thoroughly.
fealty
The knight pledged his fealty to the king, promising to serve him faithfully.
cabinet meeting
During the cabinet meeting, the ministers agreed on the budget for the next year.
ouster
After the scandal, there was a call for the ouster of the mayor.
stand-in
The director needed a stand-in for the main actor during the rehearsal.
convene
The committee will convene next week to discuss the new policy.
apprehensive
Large queues formed outside stores in Venezuela’s capital as anxious residents stocked up on basic supplies, apprehensive about what the future might bring
narco
The police arrested a narco who was selling drugs in the neighborhood.
perp
The detective interviewed the perp to gather more information.
rattling
She gave a rattling performance that amazed everyone in the audience.
jockeying (v)
The candidates were jockeying for position in the polls as the election approached.
disquiet
Her disquiet about the upcoming exam made it hard for her to concentrate.
drumbeat
As the deadline approached, the drumbeat of excitement grew among the team.
saber rattling (n)
The country engaged in saber rattling by showcasing its new missile system during the parade.
mercantile
The city has a rich mercantile history, with many markets that date back hundreds of years.
mercenaries
Many people criticized the mercenary approach of the company, which prioritized profit over ethics.
seafaring
Many seafaring traditions have been passed down through generations.
metastasize (v)
And this conflict metastasized into a brutal, decades-long struggle that would reshape the balance of power in the ancient world.
on the back foot
The team was on the back foot after losing their star player to injury.
bide your time (v)
He knew he had to bide his time and wait for the perfect opportunity to propose.
strip of
Britain’s King Charles took the extraordinary step of starting the process to strip his brother Andrew of his royal titles.
obituary
Her family wrote a heartfelt obituary that celebrated her life and contributions to the community.
populist
The populist leader promised to fight for the rights of the working class.
locomotive (N)
n other words, they become merely a wagon on the U.S. locomotive.
invocation
This trend is already on the horizon, with arguments in favor of freedom of expression and the invocation of individual freedoms
preliminary (adj)
The preliminary results of the study were promising.
raucous (adj)
The tropical rainforests of Madagascar are a raucous wash of sound, pierced by astonishingly loud, musical singing
emanate (v)
Emanating from up in the green-black canopy, the indri songs are notably mournful and resonant—partly whale song and partly wolf howl. They rise to a crescendo and then fall away into silence.
postdoctoral (adj)
Many scientists pursue postdoctoral fellowships to enhance their skills and publish more papers.
cadence
The speaker's cadence made the story more engaging and easy to follow.
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