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Part 1. Vocabulary The keywords that you will read in the article are defined below for your reference and learning new words and their pronunciation.   origin              /ˈôrəjən/ n. -        the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived: example: The English word "rendezvous" is French in origin.   collide             /kəˈlīd/ v. -        hit with force when moving: example: "She collided with someone"   orbit                /ˈôrbət/ n. -        the curved path of a celestial object or spacecraft around a star, planet, or moon, especially a periodic elliptical revolution: example: "the Earth's orbit around the sun"   verb: to revolve in an orbit...

Part 1. Vocabulary regulator                 /ˈreɡyəˌlādər/ n                                - a person or body that supervises a particular industry or business activity                                There are regulators who are in charge of the food prices. virtually                 /ˈvərCH(o͞o)əlē/ adv                               - nearly; almost.                                       The college became virtually bankrupt during the pandemic. eligible                ...

Part 1. Vocabulary abate (abating) /əˈbāt/ v. -  to reduce in amount, degree, intensity, etc.; lessen; diminish: to abate a tax; to abate one's enthusiasm.  sniper /ˈsnīpər/ n. - a person who shoots from a hiding place, especially accurately and at long range: He was shot and fatally injured by a sniper. deja vu /ˌdāZHä ˈvo͞o/ n. - the strange feeling that in some way you have already experienced what is happening now: When I met her, I had a strange feeling of déjà vu. ramp /ramp/ n. - an artificial slope: I pushed the wheelchair up the ramp and into the supermarket. latency /ˈlātənsē/ n. -  the time it takes for data to pass from one point on a network to another. [delay] "poor performan...

Part 1. Vocabulary conglomerate /kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət/ n. relating to a conglomerate, especially a large corporation: "conglomerate businesses" unveil /ˌənˈvāl/ v. - remove a veil or covering from, in particular, uncover (a new monument or work of art) as part of a public ceremony: "the mayor unveiled a plaque" engage /inˈɡāj/ v. - participate or become involved in: "organizations engage in a variety of activities" customized /ˈkəstəˌmīzd/ adj. made or changed according to the buyer's or user's needs: The company specializes in customized computer systems. tend /tend/ v. - to be likely to behave in a particular way or have a particular characteristic: Children tend to get unsettled if you keep on changing...

  Part 1. Vocabulary boarded /ˈbôrdəd/ v. - to get onto or allow people to get onto a boat, train, or aircraft. At London airport she boarded a plane to Australia. generate /ˈjenəˌrāt/ v. - to cause something to exist: The new development will generate 1,500 new jobs. operated /ˈäpəˌrāy tuhd/ v. - to (cause to) work, be in action or have an effect: How do you operate the remote-control unit? invigorate /inˈviɡəˌrāt/ v. - to make someone feel fresher, healthier, and more energetic: We were invigorated by our walk. prolonged /prəˈlôNGd/ adj. - continuing for a long time: Prolonged use of the drug is known to have harmful side effects. ...

Part 1. Vocabulary remote                       /rəˈmōt/ adj                                     - of a place) situated far from the main centers of population; distant  There are many remote schools in the mountains. hesitancy                    /ˈhezidənsē/ n                                     - the quality or state of being hesitant or unsure              ...

Part 1. Vocabulary regulator / ˈReɡyəˌlādər/ n. - an official who works for the part of the government that controls a public activity (such as banking or insurance) by making and enforcing rules. State regulators monitor, review, and oversee how the insurance industry conducts business in their states.   slash      / slaSH/ v. - a fast, long movement to hit something: Ben took a wild slash at the ball and luckily managed to hit it.    crackdown / ˈKrakˌdoun/ n. - severe measures to restrict or discourage undesirable or illegal people or behavior:   "A crackdown on crime and corruption"   unnerved / ˌƏnˈnərv/ v. - make (someone) lose courage or confidence: "… The journey over the bridge had unnerved me"   intensity / inˈtensədē/ n. - the quality of being intense: (great strength/concentration) "… The pain grew in...

Part 1. Vocabulary encountered                /inˈkoun(t)ər,enˈkoun(t)ər/ v - unexpectedly experience or be faced with (something difficult or hostile)                                     We have encountered one small problem during the wedding. unprecedented             /ˌənˈpresədən(t)əd/ adj                                     - never done or known before                                     The opening of the Olympics was unprecedented. adaptability                 /əˌdaptəˈbilədē/ n                             ...

Part 1. Vocabulary vegan /ˈvēɡən/ adj. -eating, using, or containing no food or other products derived from animals: "a vegan diet"   track /trak/ v. - follow the course or trail of (someone or something), typically in order to find them or note their location at various points: "The secondary radars track the aircraft in flight."   accentuate /əkˈsen(t)SHəˌwāt/ v. - to make (something) more prominent or noticeable: accent, emphasize. Peter Travers trying to accentuate the positive aspects of the program.   roost /ro͞ost/ n. - a place where birds regularly settle or congregate to rest at night, or where bats congregate to rest in the day: "Birds were hurrying to their evening roosts"   - idiom: “rule the roost” - To be the real boss; to be the person in charge. You just need to accept that y...

    Part 1. Vocabulary slate / slāt/ v. - To schedule or designate:   Our professor has slated the art history lecture.   elaborate / əˈlab (ə) rət/ adj. - to describe how something is very detailed or especially complicated:   The 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana was elaborate.   decent / Dēs (ə) nt/ adj. - of an acceptable standard; satisfactory.   "People need decent homes"   adapt / əˈdapt/ v. - become adjusted to new conditions.   "a large organization can be slow to adapt to change"   ministerial / ˌMinəˈstirēəl/ adj. - being or having the characteristics of an act or duty prescribed by law as part of the duties of an administrative office   They function in a ministerial capacity in the embassy. Part 2. Comprehension Questions When and where is the...