P. 23 Discussion, P.24-25, 26-27 Vocabulary

 We will watch a video about the Hanoi Train Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kePJZH6izh0.  Then, we will answer questions on P.23.

P.24-25.  We will rate cities using the methods on P.25.  Philadelphia is not mentioned on this page.  How would you rate Philadelphia?

P.26-27 Vocabulary 

1. Synonymous (adj.)

Meaning: Having the same or nearly the same meaning as another word.
Example: “Happy” is synonymous with “joyful.”

2. Habitat (n.)

Meaning: The natural environment where a plant or animal lives.
Example: A rainforest provides a rich habitat for thousands of species.

3. Predators (n.)

Meaning: Animals that hunt and eat other animals.
Example: Lions are fierce predators on the African savanna.

4. Perceived (v./adj.)

Meaning: Seen or understood in a particular way (whether accurate or not).
Example: The policy was perceived as unfair by many citizens.

5. Minimize (v.)

Meaning: To reduce something to the smallest amount.
Example: Wearing sunscreen helps minimize skin damage.

6. Eradicate (v.)

Meaning: To completely remove or destroy something harmful.
Example: Health organizations aim to eradicate certain diseases.

7. Embrace (v.)

Meanings:

  1. To accept something willingly.

  2. To hug.
    Example: Students were encouraged to embrace new ideas.

8. Boundary (n.)

Meaning: A dividing line; a limit.
Example: The fence marks the boundary between the two properties.

9. Hypothesis (n.)

Meaning: An educated guess that can be tested.
Example: Their hypothesis predicted that plants would grow faster in warm conditions.

10. Consistently (adv.)

Meaning: In a way that does not change; regularly.
Example: She consistently arrives early to class.

11. Reliance (n.)

Meaning: Dependence on someone or something.
Example: There is growing reliance on renewable energy sources.

12. Constraint (n.)

Meaning: A limitation or restriction.
Example: Time constraints prevented them from finishing the project.

13. Reversal (n.)

Meaning: A complete change to an opposite direction or state.
Example: The company saw a reversal of its financial decline.

14. Counterpart (n.)

Meaning: Someone or something that has a similar role or function in a different place or group.
Example: The French minister met with her German counterpart.

15. Stem from (phrasal verb)

Meaning: To come from or be caused by something.
Example: His confidence stems from years of practice.


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