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  Part 1. Vocabulary stereotypes         /ˈsterēəˌtīp/  n - a widely held but fixed image or idea of a particular type of person or thing. The stereotype of the woman is the caregiver and child-bearer.   enthusiasm /inˈTH(y)o͞ozēˌazəm,enˈTH(y)o͞ozēˌazəm/ n - intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval. Her energy and enthusiasm for life are very inspiring.   fluctuate /ˈfləkCHəˌwāt/ v - rise and fall irregularly in number or amount. The trade with other countries tends to fluctuate from year to year.   implications /ˌimpləˈkāSH(ə)n/ n - a likely consequence of something. A victory had an important political implication to all the candidates.   assumption /əˈsəm(p)SH(ə)n/ n - a thing that is accepted as true or as certain to happen, without pr...

  http://m.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20211124000858 Vocabulary stockpile / ˈStäkˌpīl/ v. - accumulate a large stock of (goods or materials). Stockpiling usually occurs at times of an actual or expected shortage of a product or in anticipation of a price rise. rare / rer / adj. - (of a thing) not found in large numbers and consequently of interest or value. The government plans to swiftly boost the stockpile of rare metals diversify / dəˈvərsəˌfī, dīˈvərsəˌfī/ v. - enlarge or vary the range of products or the field of operation of (a business).  If your investments are diversified, it means you have put money in more than one place: acute / əˈkyo͞ot/ adj. - (of a bad, difficult, or unwelcome situation or phenomenon) present or experienced to a severe or intense degree. "An acute housing shortage" grapple [grappling] / ˈGra-pəl/ v. - to begi...

    Lee apologizes on his knees for his party’s shortcomings, at a policy meeting in Seoul on Wednesday. (Yonhap) Vocabulary pledge /plej/ n. - a solemn promise or undertaking. "The conference ended with a joint pledge to limit pollution."   vision /ˈviZHən/ n. - the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. "…the organization never lost sight of its vision and direction"   figure /ˈfiɡyər/ v. be a significant and noticeable part of something. "…the issue of nuclear policy  figured  prominently  in  the talks"   alliance /əˈlīəns/ n. - a relationship based on an affinity in interests, nature, or qualities. An alliance is a union between people, groups, countries, etc., or a relationship in which people agree to work together. introspection /ˌintrəˈspekSH(ə)n/...

  https://viaje.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/soba_001.jpeg Vocabulary concrete /ˈkänˌkrēt/ adj. - relating to or involving specific people, things, or actions rather than general ideas or qualities It's helpful to have concrete examples   distinction /dəˈstiNG(k)SH(ə)n/ n. - a difference or contrast between similar things or people: Well, soba has got a distinction as a buckwheat noodle.   texture /ˈteksCHər/ n. - the feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface or substance: The soba noodles are chewier and have a nuttier texture than the Udon noodles. origin /ˈôrəjən/ n. - the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived: “…udon and soba’” have different origins”   particular /pə(r)ˈtikyələr/ adj. -especially great or intense: "…when handling or checking cash th...

Part 1. Vocabulary phenomenon /fəˈnäməˌnän,fəˈnäməˌnən/ n - a remarkable person, thing, or event The band was a pop phenomenon just for their sales figures alone.   descent /dəˈsent/ n - the origin or background of a person in terms of family or nationality My best friend has Asian descent, her family is from India.   impression /imˈpreSHən/ n - an effect produced on someone Her courtesy and quick wit had made a good impression on me.   conglomerates   /kənˈɡlämərət/ n - a large corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms. I want to work on a media conglomerate.   receptive /rəˈseptiv/ adj - willing to consider or accept new suggestions and ideas. The concert was so fun because of the receptive audience.         ...

  https://is2.ecplaza.com/ecplaza2/products/3/32/329/1561304588/tartary-buckwheat-tea.jpg Vocabulary rutin /ˈro͞otn/ n. - It is a citrus flavonoid found in a wide variety of plants including citrus. [flavonoid -  is attributed to their anti-oxidative, anti-inflammatory, anti-mutagenic and anti-carcinogenic properties…] Rutin is a plant pigment that is found in certain fruits and vegetables. regulate /ˈreɡyəˌlāt/ v. -  To adjust to a particular specification or just what is needed; … to regulate household expenses.  steady /ˈstedē/ adj. - regular, even, and continuous in development, frequency, or intensity: There is a steady decline in the covid19 cases. remedy /ˈremədē/ v. - set right (an undesirable situation): Buckwheat is a perfect remedy for constipation. progression /prəˈɡreSHən/ n. - the process of developing or moving gradually towards a more advanced state: "…the normal progression from junior to senior status" Comprehension Question...

  Vocabulary swath / swäTH/ n. - a broad strip or area of ​​something: "Vast swaths of the countryside" unique / yo͞oˈnēk/ adj. - being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else: "The situation was unique in modern politics" reserve / rəˈzərv/ v. -To keep back, as for future use or for a special purpose: The hospital reserves certain drugs for the most serious ... conservation / ˌKänsərˈvāSH (ə) n/ n. - prevention of wasteful use of a resource: "… The government must take action to promote energy conservation" tackle / ˈTak (ə) l/ v. - make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task): "… Police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime"   Comprehension Questions What is a swath? What has the Thailand Cabinet approved of regarding its swath of coastline? What does the site comp...

  Vocabulary combo / ˈKämbō/ n. - a combination, typically of different foods: “… In order to give this popular food combo a special appeal. “ franchise / ˈFranˌCHīz/ n. - an authorization granted by a government or company to an individual or group enabling them to carry out specified commercial activities The US fried chicken franchise has formed a partnership with an independent brewery.   craft beer / ˈKraft ˈbir / n. - a beer made in a traditional or non-mechanized way by a small brewery. BBQ also plans to build a craft beer brewing facility in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province.   binge-drinking / ˈBin (d) ZH ˌdriNGkiNG/ n. - the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time: "… Teenagers as young as 16 admit to binge drinking"   lineup / ˈLīnˌəp/ n. - an alignment (as in entertainment or politics)...