Lesson of the Day: ‘The Long Scourge of Lead Poisoning’

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  1. scourge
    something causing misery or death
    Not only is the illness a scourge in many of the country’s poorer ZIP codes, but families like J.J.’s have less recourse than ever. Seattle Times (Mar 29, 2022)
  2. elevate
    raise in rank or condition
    JH: Aim for exercise that feels comfortably challenging, so your heart rate is elevated but not racing. New York Times (Mar 30, 2022)
  3. persist
    refuse to stop
    If the jealousy persists, though, it’s not a good sign for your future together. New York Times (Mar 17, 2022)
  4. vessel
    an object used as a container, especially for liquids
    It's the perfect vessel for handling a large piece of meat that needs to cook low and slow for hours. Salon (Feb 21, 2022)
  5. durability
    permanence by virtue of the power to resist stress or force
    Radiation also poses a major challenge for Mars missions, along with the durability of astronauts’ bodies and minds. Fox News (Apr 12, 2019)
  6. resistance
    any mechanical force that tends to slow or oppose motion
    But mites have evolved resistance to many of the chemicals. Science Magazine (Apr 7, 2022)
  7. ban
    prohibit especially by law or social pressure
    West was subsequently banned from Instagram for 24 hours and has not posted online since. New York Times (Apr 6, 2022)
  8. stress
    special emphasis attached to something
    We need to stress this as part of clear, thoughtful and well-informed conversations in the community between teachers and parents. Washington Post (Apr 12, 2022)
  9. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    He claimed the party he was fined for attending was "brief", lasted "less than 10 minutes" and it "did not occur" to him it would breach the rules. BBC (Apr 13, 2022)
  10. appeal
    request earnestly; ask for aid or protection
  11. hazard
    an unpredictable phenomenon that causes a certain result
    But they were soon beset by construction flaws and health and safety hazards. New York Times (Jan 6, 2022)
Created on Wed Apr 13 13:31:18 EDT 2022 (updated Wed Apr 13 13:43:44 EDT 2022)

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