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The local newspaper decided to ______ the story about the town's founding to increase awareness.

  • publish (correct)
  • extract
  • isolated
  • debate

The ______ of natural resources in the region has led to significant economic growth.

  • access
  • exploitation (correct)
  • attempt
  • community

Political ______ often appear on television to share their opinions on current events.

  • featuring
  • commentators (correct)
  • media
  • journalist

The video of the cat playing the piano went ______ within hours of being uploaded.

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The decision to build a new highway through the park was highly ______ among residents.

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After several failed starts, this is the third ______ at climbing the mountain.

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The cabin in the woods was quite _______, with no other houses for miles.

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Using solar power is a _______ solution for reducing our carbon footprint.

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Flashcards

Publish

To make information available to the public.

Exploitation

The action of making full use of a resource.

Commentators

People who analyze and discuss current events in media.

Viral

Spreading rapidly and widely, like a virus.

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Controversial

Giving rise to public disagreement.

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Attempt

An effort to accomplish something.

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Isolated

Far away from other places, buildings, or people.

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Viable

Capable of working successfully; feasible.

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Study Notes

  • Vocabulary words and their meanings

PUBLISH (v.)

  • Definition: To produce or release something for public consumption
  • Example: The winners of the competition will be revealed in June

EXPLOITATION (N.)

  • Definition: The utilization of resources or people for benefit
  • Example: Britain began exploiting its natural gas reserves after World War II

COMMENTATORS (N.)

  • Definition: Individuals who provide analysis or opinions on a subject
  • Example: Online commentators questioned efforts to save the tribe

VIRAL (ADJ.)

  • Definition: Spreading rapidly and widely, especially online
  • Example: The music video became very popular in just days

CONTROVERSIAL (ADJ.)

  • Definition: Causing disagreement or dispute
  • Example 1: The speech was interrupted by loud audience objections
  • Example 2: The video remained contentious even years after widespread sharing

ATTEMPT (N.)

  • Definition: An effort to accomplish something
  • Example: This marks the second try at passing the driving exam

ISOLATED (ADJ.)

  • Definition: Remote or separated from others
  • Example: The area is remote due to the surrounding hills

VIABLE (ADJ.)

  • Definition: Capable of succeeding or working effectively
  • Example: O&D proposed a possible solution to address forgetfulness

EXTRACT (N.)

  • Definition: A selected portion or excerpt from a larger work
  • Example 1: An excerpt from his autobiography was released
  • Example 2: An excerpt of Bruno's song was featured in Joshua's REELs

ACCESS (N.)

  • Definition: The ability or right to use or obtain something
  • Example: Many cities around the world now have nearly full internet connections

JOURNALIST (N.)

  • Definition: A person who reports news or conducts interviews
  • Example: A journalist recorded notes during the 2024 Paris Olympics

MEDIA (N.)

  • Definition: Various means of communication
  • Example: Instagram ranks among the world's most used social media platforms

COMMUNITY (N.)

  • Definition: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common
  • Example: He hold a strong reputation in the local neighborhood

DEBATE (V.)

  • Definition: To argue or discuss a topic
  • Example: Jane and Joshua argued for hours about an iPad without reaching a conclusion

(ARE) FEATURING (V.)

  • Definition: Having as a prominent attribute or aspect
  • Example: This Australian company's logo has a red kangaroo

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