TOEFL iBT Environment and science

Integrated Reading: Environment & change

Words for comparing sources, following explanations, and tracking evidence. Focus: environment & change.

Independent TOEFL iBT study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Confident · B2
250 words

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reallocate: When organizations reallocate money or resources, they decide to change the way they spend the money or use the resources; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “reallocate” describes an action or change.”
spit: the watery liquid that is produced in your mouth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spit.””
harbour: an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it; “A clear definition of the word “harbour” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
torrent: a large amount of water moving very quickly and strongly in a particular direction; “Learners saw the word “torrent” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
aquarium: a clear glass or plastic container for fish and other water animals; “The speaker used the word “aquarium” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
plough: to turn over the earth using a plough so that seeds can be planted; “A clear example helps learners use “plough” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
magma: hot melted rock below the surface of the Earth; “A clear definition of the word “magma” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
atmospheric: relating to the Earth’s atmosphere; “During the environmental project discussion, “atmospheric” signals a particular quality.”
corrode: if metal corrodes, or if something corrodes it, it is slowly destroyed by the effect of water, chemicals etc; “Learners hear “corrode” while following the environmental project explanation.”
nutritious: food that is nutritious is full of the natural substances that your body needs to stay healthy or to grow properly; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as nutritious.”
hose: a long rubber or plastic tube that can be moved and bent to put water onto fires, gardens etc; “A clear definition of the word “hose” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sanitary: relating to the ways that dirt, infection, and waste are removed, so that places are clean and healthy for people to live in; “During the environmental project discussion, “sanitary” signals a particular quality.”
planetarium: a building where lights on a curved ceiling show the movements of planets and stars; “Learners saw the word “planetarium” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
wilderness: A wilderness is a desert or other area of natural land which is not used by people; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wilderness.””
main: a large pipe or wire carrying the public supply of water, electricity, or gas; “The speaker used the word “main” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
capsize: if a boat capsizes, or if you capsize it, it turns over in the water; “A clear example helps learners use “capsize” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
excrement: the solid waste material that you get rid of through your bowels; “A clear definition of the word “excrement” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
waterfront: the part of a town or an area of land next to the sea, a river etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “waterfront.””
air: the mixture of gases around the Earth, that we breathe; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “air.””
biological: relating to the natural processes performed by living things; “The speaker uses “biological” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
physical: relating to or following natural laws; “The speaker uses “physical” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
protrude: to stick out from somewhere; “The speaker explains how “protrude” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
mansion: a very large house; “The speaker used the word “mansion” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
unbridgeable: An unbridgeable gap or divide between two sides in an argument is so great that the two sides seem unlikely ever to agree; “The report describes the environmental project issue as unbridgeable.”
tenable: a belief, argument etc that is tenable is reasonable and can be defended successfully; “During the environmental project discussion, “tenable” signals a particular quality.”
anchor: a piece of heavy metal that is lowered to the bottom of the sea, a lake etc to prevent a ship or boat moving; “A clear definition of the word “anchor” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
condemn: to say very strongly that you do not approve of something or someone, especially because you think it is morally wrong; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “condemn” describes an action or change.”
diagram: a simple drawing or plan that shows exactly where something is, what something looks like, or how something works; “The speaker used the word “diagram” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
graphic: a graphic account or description of an event is very clear and gives a lot of details, especially unpleasant ones; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as graphic.”
mission: an important job that involves travelling somewhere, done by a member of the air force, army etc, or by a spacecraft; “Learners saw the word “mission” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
project: a carefully planned piece of work to get information about something, to build something, to improve something etc; “A clear definition of the word “project” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
shift: to change a situation, discussion etc by giving special attention to one idea or subject instead of to a previous one; “Learners hear “shift” while following the environmental project explanation.”
slide: a large structure with steps leading to the top of a long sloping surface which children can slide down; “The speaker used the word “slide” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
steady: to hold someone or something so they become more balanced or controlled, or to become more balanced or controlled; “Learners hear “steady” while following the environmental project explanation.”
transform: to completely change the appearance, form, or character of something or someone, especially in a way that improves it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “transform” describes an action or change.”
adapt: to gradually change your behaviour and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation; “Learners hear “adapt” while following the environmental project explanation.”
address: the details of the place where someone lives or works, which you use to send them letters etc; “Learners saw the word “address” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
admission: a statement in which you admit that something is true or that you have done something wrong; “A clear definition of the word “admission” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
bent: special natural skill or interest in a particular area; “The speaker used the word “bent” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
check: to do something in order to find out whether something really is correct, true, or in good condition; “Learners hear “check” while following the environmental project explanation.”
draft: to write a plan, letter, report etc that will need to be changed before it is in its finished form; “The speaker explains how “draft” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
estimate: to try to judge the value, size, speed, cost etc of something, without calculating it exactly; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “estimate” describes an action or change.”
initial: to write your initials on a document to make it official or to show that you agree with something; “Learners hear “initial” while following the environmental project explanation.”
monitor: a television or part of a computer with a screen, on which you can see pictures or information; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “monitor.””
motivate: to make someone want to achieve something and make them willing to work hard in order to do this; “The speaker explains how “motivate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
previous: A previous event or thing is one that happened or existed before the one that you are talking about; “The speaker uses “previous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
spoil: to have a bad effect on something so that it is no longer attractive, enjoyable, useful etc; “A clear example helps learners use “spoil” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
affect: to do something that produces an effect or change in something or in someone’s situation; “The speaker explains how “affect” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
appointment: an arrangement for a meeting at an agreed time and place, for a particular purpose; “A clear definition of the word “appointment” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
assign: to give someone a particular job or make them responsible for a particular person or thing; “The speaker explains how “assign” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
challenge: something that tests strength, skill, or ability, especially in a way that is interesting; “A clear definition of the word “challenge” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
compile: to make a book, list, record etc, using different pieces of information, music etc; “The speaker explains how “compile” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
confusion: a very confusing situation, that usually has a lot of noise and action, so that it is difficult for someone to understand it or control it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “confusion.””
consult: to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “consult” describes an action or change.”
defect: a fault or a lack of something that means that something or someone is not perfect; “A clear definition of the word “defect” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
genuine: a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel; “During the environmental project discussion, “genuine” signals a particular quality.”
grant: to admit that something is true although it does not make much difference to your opinion; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “grant” describes an action or change.”
inefficient: not using time, money, energy etc in the best way; “The report describes the environmental project issue as inefficient.”
luxury: A luxury item is something expensive which is not necessary but which gives you pleasure; “The speaker uses “luxury” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
manual: a book that gives instructions about how to do something, especially how to use a machine; “Learners saw the word “manual” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
mature: someone, especially a child or young person, who is mature behaves in a sensible and reasonable way, as you would expect an adult to behave; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as mature.”
maximum: the maximum amount, quantity, speed etc is the largest that is possible or allowed; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as maximum.”
minimum: the smallest amount of something or number of things that is possible or necessary; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “minimum.””
modest: someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements; “The report describes the environmental project issue as modest.”
mud: wet earth that has become soft and sticky; “Learners saw the word “mud” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
nominate: to officially suggest someone or something for an important position, duty, or prize; “A clear example helps learners use “nominate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
occupy: to enter a place in a large group and keep control of it, especially by military force; “A clear example helps learners use “occupy” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
opposite: a person or thing that is as different as possible from someone or something else; “A clear definition of the word “opposite” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
overall: a loose-fitting piece of clothing like a coat, that is worn over clothes to protect them; “The speaker used the word “overall” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
penetrate: to enter something and pass or spread through it, especially when this is difficult; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “penetrate” describes an action or change.”
propensity: a natural tendency to behave in a particular way; “The speaker used the word “propensity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
provision: to provide someone or something with a lot of food and supplies, especially for a journey; “The speaker explains how “provision” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
puddle: a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater; “Learners saw the word “puddle” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
reward: something that you get because you have done something good or helpful or have worked hard; “The speaker used the word “reward” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
soil: the top layer of the earth in which plants grow; “A clear definition of the word “soil” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
spoilage: waste resulting from something being spoiled; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spoilage.””
sponsor: someone who officially agrees to help someone else, or to be responsible for what they do; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sponsor.””
spontaneity: Spontaneity is spontaneous, natural behaviour; “Learners saw the word “spontaneity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
stake: to risk losing something that is valuable or important to you on the result of something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “stake” describes an action or change.”
territory: land that is owned or controlled by a particular country, ruler, or military force; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “territory.””
vacant: a vacant seat, building, room or piece of land is empty and available for someone to use; “The speaker uses “vacant” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
wildlife: animals and plants growing in natural conditions; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wildlife.””
accountant: someone whose job is to keep and check financial accounts, calculate taxes etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “accountant.””
adequate: enough in quantity or of a good enough quality for a particular purpose; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as adequate.”
adopt: to take someone else’s child into your home and legally become its parent; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “adopt” describes an action or change.”
anxious: feeling strongly that you want to do something or want something to happen; “During the environmental project discussion, “anxious” signals a particular quality.”
associate: to make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “associate” describes an action or change.”
available: something that is available is able to be used or can easily be bought or found; “The speaker uses “available” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
aware: if you are aware that a situation exists, you realize or know that it exists; “The report describes the environmental project issue as aware.”
balance: a state in which all your weight is evenly spread so that you do not fall; “Learners saw the word “balance” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
boat: a vehicle that travels across water; “Learners saw the word “boat” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
clue: an object or piece of information that helps someone solve a crime or mystery; “The speaker used the word “clue” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
combine: a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it; “The speaker used the word “combine” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
consequence: something that happens as a result of a particular action or set of conditions; “The speaker used the word “consequence” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
contest: to say formally that you do not accept something or do not agree with it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “contest” describes an action or change.”
conversion: when you change something from one form, purpose, or system to a different one; “Learners saw the word “conversion” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
crustal: of or relating to the earth's crust; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as crustal.”
deny: to say that something is not true, or that you do not believe something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “deny” describes an action or change.”
equation: a statement in mathematics that shows that two amounts or totals are equal; “Learners saw the word “equation” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
equivalent: having the same value, purpose, job etc as a person or thing of a different kind; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as equivalent.”
exchange: the act of giving someone something and receiving something else from them; “A clear definition of the word “exchange” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
exorbitant: an exorbitant price, amount of money etc is much higher than it should be; “The report describes the environmental project issue as exorbitant.”
function: the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does; “Learners saw the word “function” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
hostile: angry and deliberately unfriendly towards someone, and ready to argue with them; “The report describes the environmental project issue as hostile.”
impact: the effect or influence that an event, situation etc has on someone or something; “Learners saw the word “impact” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
item: a single thing, especially one thing in a list, group, or set of things; “A clear definition of the word “item” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
jungle: a thick tropical forest with many large plants growing very close together; “The speaker used the word “jungle” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
lake: a large area of water surrounded by land; “The speaker used the word “lake” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
leisure: time when you are not working or studying and can relax and do things you enjoy; “The speaker used the word “leisure” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
manufacture: to use machines to make goods or materials, usually in large numbers or amounts; “A clear example helps learners use “manufacture” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
opportunity: a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something; “The speaker used the word “opportunity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
punctual: arriving, happening, or being done at exactly the time that has been arranged; “The report describes the environmental project issue as punctual.”
qualitative: relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity; “The speaker uses “qualitative” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
quantitative: relating to amounts rather than to the quality or standard of something; “During the environmental project discussion, “quantitative” signals a particular quality.”
rust: the reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet; “Learners saw the word “rust” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
stagnant: not changing or making progress, and continuing to be in a bad condition; “The report describes the environmental project issue as stagnant.”
suspicious: thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest; “During the environmental project discussion, “suspicious” signals a particular quality.”
undertake: to accept that you are responsible for a piece of work, and start to do it; “A clear example helps learners use “undertake” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
version: a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different; “Learners saw the word “version” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
accomplish: to succeed in doing something, especially after trying very hard; “A clear example helps learners use “accomplish” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
alarm: a piece of equipment that makes a loud noise to warn you of danger; “The speaker used the word “alarm” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
analysis: a process in which a doctor makes someone talk about their past experiences, relationships etc in order to help them with mental or emotional problems; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “analysis.””
arbitrary: decided or arranged without any reason or plan, often unfairly; “The report describes the environmental project issue as arbitrary.”
attempt: an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult; “A clear example helps learners use “attempt” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
auxiliary: a worker who provides additional help for another group of workers; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “auxiliary.””
claim: to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved; “Learners hear “claim” while following the environmental project explanation.”
coil: to wind or twist into a series of rings, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “coil” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
concentration: the ability to think about something carefully or for a long time; “A clear definition of the word “concentration” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
deliver: to take goods, letters, packages etc to a particular place or person; “A clear example helps learners use “deliver” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
dispute: to say that something such as a fact or idea is not correct or true; “Learners hear “dispute” while following the environmental project explanation.”
durable: staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot; “During the environmental project discussion, “durable” signals a particular quality.”
economical: using money, time, goods etc carefully and without wasting any; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as economical.”
emigrate: to leave your own country in order to live in another country; “Learners hear “emigrate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
equal: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else; “The report describes the environmental project issue as equal.”
exact: to demand and get something from someone by using threats, force etc; “The speaker explains how “exact” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
feedback: advice, criticism etc about how successful or useful something is; “The speaker used the word “feedback” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
inferior: someone who has a lower position or rank than you in an organization; “Learners saw the word “inferior” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
intellectual: relating to the ability to understand things and think intelligently; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as intellectual.”
lavish: to give someone or something a lot of love, praise, money etc; “A clear example helps learners use “lavish” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
loop: to move in a circular direction that forms the shape of a loop; “Learners hear “loop” while following the environmental project explanation.”
malleable: something that is malleable is easy to press or pull into a new shape; “During the environmental project discussion, “malleable” signals a particular quality.”
obsolete: no longer useful, because something newer and better has been invented; “The speaker uses “obsolete” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
pilot: someone who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pilot.””
portable: a piece of electronic equipment that can be easily carried or moved; “The speaker used the word “portable” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
reinforce: to give support to an opinion, idea, or feeling, and make it stronger; “The speaker explains how “reinforce” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
reliable: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on; “The report describes the environmental project issue as reliable.”
reptile: a type of animal, such as a snake or lizard , whose body temperature changes according to the temperature around it, and that usually lays eggs to have babies; “The speaker used the word “reptile” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
resolve: to find a satisfactory way of dealing with a problem or difficulty; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “resolve” describes an action or change.”
reveal: to make known something that was previously secret or unknown; “A clear example helps learners use “reveal” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
routine: the usual order in which you do things, or the things you regularly do; “Learners saw the word “routine” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
shield: something that protects a person or thing from harm or damage; “The speaker used the word “shield” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
Spring: the season between winter and summer when leaves and flowers appear; “A clear definition of the word “spring” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
switch: to change from doing or using one thing to doing or using another; “Learners hear “switch” while following the environmental project explanation.”
trend: a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developing; “The speaker used the word “trend” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
undermine: to gradually make someone or something less strong or effective; “A clear example helps learners use “undermine” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
volatile: a volatile situation is likely to change suddenly and without warning; “The report describes the environmental project issue as volatile.”
witness: someone who sees a crime or an accident and can describe what happened; “The speaker used the word “witness” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
alloy: a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together; “The speaker used the word “alloy” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
amount: a quantity of something such as time, money, or a substance; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “amount.””
argue: to disagree with someone in words, often in an angry way; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “argue” describes an action or change.”
authority: the power you have because of your official position; “The speaker used the word “authority” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
awkward: An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy; “The speaker uses “awkward” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
circulate: to move around within a system, or to make something do this; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “circulate” describes an action or change.”
circumstance: the conditions that affect a situation, action, event etc; “The speaker used the word “circumstance” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
complaint: a statement in which someone complains about something; “A clear definition of the word “complaint” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
convince: to make someone feel certain that something is true; “The speaker explains how “convince” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
cultivate: to prepare and use land for growing crops and plants; “The speaker explains how “cultivate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
depart: to leave, especially when you are starting a journey; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “depart” describes an action or change.”
dwarf: to be so big that other things are made to seem very small; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “dwarf” describes an action or change.”
economic: relating to trade, in-dustry, and the management of money; “The speaker uses “economic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
emotion: a strong human feeling such as love, hate, or anger; “A clear definition of the word “emotion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
engage: to attract someone’s attention and keep them interested; “A clear example helps learners use “engage” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
ensure: to make certain that something will happen properly; “Learners hear “ensure” while following the environmental project explanation.”
evaluate: to judge how good, useful, or successful something is; “A clear example helps learners use “evaluate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
evolve: to develop and change gradually over a long period of time; “The speaker explains how “evolve” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
expose: to show something that is usually covered or hidden; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “expose” describes an action or change.”
external: relating to the outside of something or of a person’s body; “During the environmental project discussion, “external” signals a particular quality.”
extraordinary: a meeting which takes place in addition to the usual ones; “The report describes the environmental project issue as extraordinary.”
furnish: to put furniture and other things into a house or room; “A clear example helps learners use “furnish” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
identify: to recognize and correctly name someone or something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “identify” describes an action or change.”
interpret: to translate spoken words from one language into another; “The speaker explains how “interpret” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
launch: to start something, usually something big or important; “A clear example helps learners use “launch” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
laundry: a place or business where clothes etc are washed and ironed; “A clear definition of the word “laundry” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
linear: consisting of lines, or in the form of a straight line; “During the environmental project discussion, “linear” signals a particular quality.”
minute: a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour; “Learners saw the word “minute” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
phase: to make something happen gradually in a planned way; “The speaker explains how “phase” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
predict: to say that something will happen, before it happens; “A clear example helps learners use “predict” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
reference: a book, article etc from which information has been obtained; “A clear definition of the word “reference” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
register: to put someone’s or something’s name on an official list; “The speaker explains how “register” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
reserve: a supply of something kept to be used if it is needed; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “reserve.””
restore: to make something return to its former state or condition; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “restore” describes an action or change.”
revise: to change something because of new information or ideas; “Learners hear “revise” while following the environmental project explanation.”
seal: a large sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts; “The speaker used the word “seal” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
spur: a fact or event that makes you try harder to do something; “Learners saw the word “spur” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
squeeze: to press something firmly together with your fingers or hand; “Learners hear “squeeze” while following the environmental project explanation.”
subtract: to take a number or an amount from a larger number or amount; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “subtract” describes an action or change.”
terminate: if something terminates, or if you terminate it, it ends; “The speaker explains how “terminate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
thrive: to become very successful or very strong and healthy; “Learners hear “thrive” while following the environmental project explanation.”
yield: to produce a result, answer, or piece of information; “A clear example helps learners use “yield” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
adjust: to gradually become familiar with a new situation; “A clear example helps learners use “adjust” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
advantage: a good or useful feature that something has; “A clear definition of the word “advantage” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
aesthetic: connected with beauty and the study of beauty; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as aesthetic.”
afford: to provide something or allow something to happen; “Learners hear “afford” while following the environmental project explanation.”
approach: to move towards or nearer to someone or something; “Learners hear “approach” while following the environmental project explanation.”
bounce: the action of moving up and down on a surface; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “bounce.””
classical: belonging to a traditional style or set of ideas; “During the environmental project discussion, “classical” signals a particular quality.”
concern: a feeling of worry about something important; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “concern.””
deposit: to put something down in a particular place; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “deposit” describes an action or change.”
devise: to plan or invent a new way of doing something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “devise” describes an action or change.”
differ: to be different from something in some way; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “differ” describes an action or change.”
due: expected to happen or arrive at a particular time; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as due.”
dull: to make something become less sharp or clear; “The speaker explains how “dull” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
explore: to discuss or think about something carefully; “A clear example helps learners use “explore” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
fault: a bad or weak part of someone’s character; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fault.””
figure: a person in a painting or a model of a person; “Learners saw the word “figure” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
glorious: having or deserving great fame, praise, and honour; “The report describes the environmental project issue as glorious.”
gradual: happening slowly over a long period of time; “The report describes the environmental project issue as gradual.”
gross: to earn £20,000 etc before tax has been taken away; “Learners hear “gross” while following the environmental project explanation.”
inclusive: an inclusive price or cost includes everything; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as inclusive.”
indifferent: not at all interested in someone or something; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as indifferent.”
inevitable: certain to happen and impossible to avoid; “During the environmental project discussion, “inevitable” signals a particular quality.”
involve: to include or affect someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “involve” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
reclaim: to get back an amount of money that you have paid; “The speaker explains how “reclaim” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
repetition: doing or saying the same thing many times; “A clear definition of the word “repetition” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
retain: to keep something or continue to have something; “A clear example helps learners use “retain” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
reverse: the exact opposite of what has just been mentioned; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “reverse.””
sensible: reasonable, practical, and showing good judgment; “The speaker uses “sensible” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
tough: someone who often behaves in a violent way; “A clear definition of the word “tough” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
trick: something you do in order to deceive someone; “The speaker used the word “trick” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
venture: a new business activity that involves taking risks; “The speaker used the word “venture” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
welfare: someone’s welfare is their health and happiness; “Learners saw the word “welfare” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
avoid: to prevent something bad from happening; “A clear example helps learners use “avoid” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
compel: to force someone to do something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “compel” describes an action or change.”
competence: the ability to do something well; “A clear definition of the word “competence” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
decent: of a good enough standard or quality; “During the environmental project discussion, “decent” signals a particular quality.”
freight: to send goods by air, sea, or train; “The speaker explains how “freight” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
margin: the empty space at the side of a page; “Learners saw the word “margin” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
property: the thing or things that someone owns; “The speaker used the word “property” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
request: a polite or formal demand for something; “The speaker used the word “request” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
stress: to emphasize a statement, fact, or idea; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “stress” describes an action or change.”
vary: to change something to make it different; “Learners hear “vary” while following the environmental project explanation.”
bulldozer: a powerful vehicle with a broad metal blade, used for moving earth and rocks, destroying buildings etc; “A clear definition of the word “bulldozer” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
dike: A dike is a thick wall that is built to stop water flooding onto very low-lying land from a river or from the ocean; “The speaker used the word “dike” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
discard: to get rid of something; “Learners hear “discard” while following the environmental project explanation.”
mortar: a mixture of cement or lime , and sand and water, used in building for holding bricks or stones together; “The speaker used the word “mortar” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
natural: a musical note that has been changed from a flat to be a semitone higher, or from a sharp to be a semitone lower; “A clear definition of the word “natural” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
pier: a structure that is built over and into the water so that boats can stop next to it or people can walk along it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pier.””
rice: a food that consists of small white or brown grains that you boil in water until they become soft enough to eat; “A clear definition of the word “rice” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
substantial: large in amount or number; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as substantial.”
underwater: Something that exists or happens underwater exists or happens below the surface of the ocean, a river, or a lake; “The report explains why the environmental project pattern developed underwater.”