Learn “prolonged”, “vulnerable”, “coordinated” in slow English. From: Drought in Papua New Guinea affects millions, groups warn.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- capsule
This capsule explains words from the bulletin about dry weather and its effects.
A short piece of content that gives a small amount of information.
- bulletin
This capsule explains words from the bulletin about dry weather and its effects.
A short news report or announcement.
- prolonged
You heard “prolonged” in the news.
Lasting for a long time.
- prolonged
For example: The prolonged rain delayed the outdoor event.
The rain continued for a long time.
- vulnerable
You heard “vulnerable” in the news.
At risk of being harmed or affected.
- vulnerable
For example: Young plants are vulnerable to frost.
Young plants can be harmed by frost.
- coordinated
You heard “coordinated” in the news.
Organized so people or groups work together.
- coordinated
For example: The volunteers made a coordinated effort to clean the park.
The volunteers worked together in an organized way.