TOEFL iBT Environment and science

Campus Communication: Environment & change

Practical language for university services, conversations, and student decisions. Focus: environment & change.

Independent TOEFL iBT study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Medium · B1
250 words

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adverb: a word that adds to the meaning of a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or a whole sentence, such as ‘slowly’ in ‘He ran slowly’, ‘very’ in ‘It’s very hot’, or ‘naturally’ in ‘Naturally, we want you to come.’; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “adverb.””
bladder: the organ in your body that holds urine (= waste liquid ) until it is passed out of your body; “Learners saw the word “bladder” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
diver: someone who swims or works under water using special equipment to help them breathe; “Learners saw the word “diver” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
trouble: to say something or ask someone to do something which may use or waste their time or upset them; “The speaker explains how “trouble” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
hippopotamus: a large grey African animal with a big head and mouth that lives near water; “The speaker used the word “hippopotamus” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
waterfall: a place where water from a river or stream falls down over a cliff or rock; “Learners saw the word “waterfall” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
wharf: a structure that is built out into the water so that boats can stop next to it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wharf.””
celsius: a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0˚ and boils at 100˚; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “celsius.””
dough: a mixture of flour and water ready to be baked into bread, pastry etc; “A clear definition of the word “dough” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
thrift: wise and careful use of money, so that none is wasted; “The speaker used the word “thrift” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
dung: solid waste from animals, especially cows; “Learners saw the word “dung” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
unnatural: different from what you would normally expect; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as unnatural.”
Venus: the planetthat is second in order from the Sun; “The speaker used the word “venus” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
hydroelectric: using water power to produce electricity; “The speaker uses “hydroelectric” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
Mars: the small red planet that is fourth in order from the Sun and is nearest the Earth; “A clear definition of the word “mars” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
distil: If a liquid such as whisky or water is distilled, it is heated until it changes into steam or vapour and then cooled until it becomes liquid again. This is usually done in order to make it pure.; “The speaker explains how “distil” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
biotechnology: the use of living things such as cells, bacteria etc to make drugs, destroy waste matter etc; “Learners saw the word “biotechnology” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
cadet: someone who is training to be an officer in the army, navy, air force , or police; “The speaker used the word “cadet” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
dragonfly: a brightly-coloured insect with a long thin body and transparent wings which lives near water; “Learners saw the word “dragonfly” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
dustpan: a flat container with a handle that you use with a brush to remove dust and waste from the floor; “A clear definition of the word “dustpan” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
invitation: a written or spoken request to someone, inviting them to go somewhere or do something; “The speaker used the word “invitation” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
Jupiter: the planet that is fifth in order from the sun and is the largest in the solar system; “A clear definition of the word “jupiter” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
reflex: a sudden uncontrolled movement that your muscles make as a natural reaction to a physical effect; “Learners saw the word “reflex” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
seasick: feeling ill when you travel in a boat, because of the movement of the boat in the water; “During the environmental project discussion, “seasick” signals a particular quality.”
boiler: a container for boiling water that is part of a steam engine, or is used to provide heating in a house; “The speaker used the word “boiler” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
cave: a large natural hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or under the ground; “A clear definition of the word “cave” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
cloud: a white or grey mass in the sky that forms from very small drops of water; “A clear definition of the word “cloud” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
colon: the lower part of the bowels , in which food is changed into waste matter; “A clear definition of the word “colon” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
earth: to make electrical equipment safe by connecting it to the ground with a wire; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “earth” describes an action or change.”
explain: to tell someone about something in a way that is clear or easy to understand; “The speaker explains how “explain” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
inlet: a narrow area of water that reaches from the sea or a lake into the land; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “inlet.””
plant: a living thing that has leaves and roots and grows in earth, especially one that is smaller than a tree; “A clear definition of the word “plant” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
rinse: to wash clothes, dishes, vegetables etc quickly with water, especially running water, and without soap; “The speaker explains how “rinse” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
born: someone who has a strong natural ability to lead, play music etc; “The speaker uses “born” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
excuse: a reason that you give to explain careless or offensive behaviour; “The speaker used the word “excuse” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
gutter: the low part at the edge of a road where water collects and flows away; “A clear definition of the word “gutter” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
plumber: someone whose job is to repair water pipes, baths, toilets etc; “A clear definition of the word “plumber” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
unravel: to understand or explain something that is mysterious or complicated; “The speaker explains how “unravel” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
water: the clear liquid without colour, smell, or taste that falls as rain and that is used for drinking, washing etc; “In this environmental project, the word “water” helps express a precise idea.”
waterproof: a jacket or coat that does not allow rain and water through it; “The speaker used the word “waterproof” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
weird: very strange and unusual, and difficult to understand or explain; “During the environmental project discussion, “weird” signals a particular quality.”
dictionary: a book that gives a list of words in alphabetical order and explains their meanings in the same language, or another language; “Learners saw the word “dictionary” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
nappy: a piece of soft cloth or paper worn by a baby between its legs and fastened around its waist to hold its liquid and solid waste; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “nappy.””
saliva: the liquid that is produced naturally in your mouth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “saliva.””
toffee: a sticky sweet brown substance that you can eat, made by boiling sugar, water, and butter together, or a piece of this substance; “The speaker used the word “toffee” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
constable: a British police officer of the lowest rank; “A clear definition of the word “constable” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
earthly: connected with life on Earth rather than in heaven; “The speaker uses “earthly” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
example: a specific fact, idea, person, or thing that is used to explain or support a general idea, or to show what is typical of a larger group; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “example.””
hull: the main part of a ship that goes in the water; “The speaker used the word “hull” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
island: a piece of land completely surrounded by water; “A clear definition of the word “island” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
overdo: to do something more than is suitable or natural; “A clear example helps learners use “overdo” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
spa: a place where the water has special minerals in it, and where people go to improve their health by drinking the water or swimming in it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spa.””
racecourse: a grass track on which horses race; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “racecourse.””
ghostly: Something that is ghostly seems unreal or unnatural and may be frightening because of this; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as ghostly.”
lagoon: a lake of sea water that is partly separated from the sea by rocks, sand, or coral; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “lagoon.””
snow: soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather and cover the ground; “A clear definition of the word “snow” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
demonstration: an act of explaining and showing how to do something or how something works; “A clear definition of the word “demonstration” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
moat: a deep wide hole, usually filled with water, dug around a castle as a defence; “The speaker used the word “moat” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
sod: a piece of earth or the layer of earth with grass and roots growing in it; “Learners saw the word “sod” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
soldier: a member of the army of a country, especially someone who is not an officer; “Learners saw the word “soldier” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
watertight: a watertight container, roof, door etc does not allow water to get in or out; “During the environmental project discussion, “watertight” signals a particular quality.”
deposition: the natural process of depositing a substance on rocks or soil; “Learners saw the word “deposition” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
keel: a bar along the bottom of a boat that keeps it steady in the water; “The speaker used the word “keel” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
ski: to move on skis for sport or in order to travel on snow or water; “A clear example helps learners use “ski” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
sky: the space above the earth where clouds and the sun and stars appear; “A clear definition of the word “sky” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sleep: the natural state of resting your mind and body, usually at night; “The speaker used the word “sleep” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
stop: to block a hole or pipe so that water, smoke etc cannot go through it; “Learners hear “stop” while following the environmental project explanation.”
wild: living in a natural state, not changed or controlled by people; “The report describes the environmental project issue as wild.”
wring: to tightly twist a wet cloth or wet clothes in order to remove water; “A clear example helps learners use “wring” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
alumna: a woman who is a former student of a school, college etc; “Learners saw the word “alumna” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
confidentially: Confidentially is used to say that what you are telling someone is a secret and should not be discussed with anyone else; “The report explains why the environmental project pattern developed confidentially.”
environmentalist: someone who is concerned about protecting the environment; “Learners saw the word “environmentalist” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
inexplicable: too unusual or strange to be explained or understood; “The report describes the environmental project issue as inexplicable.”
naturally: use this to say that something is normal and not surprising; “The speaker explained the environmental project change naturally.”
seaman: a sailor on a ship or in the navy who is not an officer; “The speaker used the word “seaman” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
skin: the natural outer layer of a person’s or animal’s body; “The speaker used the word “skin” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
swim: to move yourself through water using your arms and legs; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “swim” describes an action or change.”
watershed: the time in the evening after which television programmes that are not considered suitable for children may be shown in Britain; “A clear definition of the word “watershed” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
astronomer: a scientist who studies the stars and planet s; “Learners saw the word “astronomer” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
deliberation: careful consideration or discussion of something; “Learners saw the word “deliberation” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
earthenware: Earthenware objects are referred to as earthenware; “Learners saw the word “earthenware” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
freezing: below the temperature at which water turns to ice; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as freezing.”
hearth: the area of floor around a fireplace in a house; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “hearth.””
supernatural: The supernatural is things that are supernatural; “Learners saw the word “supernatural” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
wash: to clean something using water and a type of soap; “A clear example helps learners use “wash” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
earthen: an earthen floor or wall is made of soil; “During the environmental project discussion, “earthen” signals a particular quality.”
ecologist: a scientist who studies ecology; “The speaker used the word “ecologist” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
heater: a machine for making air or water hotter; “The speaker used the word “heater” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
negotiation: official discussions between the representatives of opposing groups who are trying to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics; “The speaker used the word “negotiation” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
sunlight: natural light that comes from the sun; “Learners saw the word “sunlight” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
waterway: a river or canal that boats travel on; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “waterway.””
watery: full of water or relating to water; “The report describes the environmental project issue as watery.”
cop: a police officer; “Learners saw the word “cop” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
romanticism: a way of writing or painting that was popular in the late 18th and early 19th century, in which feelings, imagination, and wild natural beauty were considered more important than anything else; “Learners saw the word “romanticism” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
slag: a waste material similar to glass, which remains after metal has been obtained from rock; “A clear definition of the word “slag” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
negotiable: an offer, price, contract etc that is negotiable can be discussed and changed before being agreed on; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as negotiable.”
amphibian: an animal such as a frog that can live both on land and in water; “The speaker used the word “amphibian” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
scum: an unpleasant dirty substance that forms on the surface of water; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “scum.””
complexion: the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face; “Learners saw the word “complexion” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
catch: to see someone doing something that they did not want you to know they were doing; “A clear example helps learners use “catch” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
cucumber: a long thin round vegetable with a dark green skin and a light green inside, usually eaten raw; “Learners saw the word “cucumber” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
Day: the period of time between when it gets light in the morning and when it gets dark; “Learners saw the word “day” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
deck: a wooden floor built out from the back of a house, where you can sit and relax outdoors; “A clear definition of the word “deck” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
halt: to prevent someone or something from continuing - used especially in news reports; “The speaker explains how “halt” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
hint: something that you say or do to suggest something to someone, without telling them directly; “A clear definition of the word “hint” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
moreover: in addition – used to introduce information that adds to or supports what has previously been said; “The result was described moreover in the final environmental project paragraph.”
omit: to not include someone or something, either deliberately or because you forget to do it; “The speaker explains how “omit” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
plea: a request that is urgent or full of emotion; “Learners saw the word “plea” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
restless: unwilling to keep still or stay where you are, especially because you are nervous or bored; “The speaker uses “restless” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
singular: a singular noun, verb, form etc is used when writing or speaking about one person or thing; “The speaker uses “singular” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
sweep: to clean the dust, dirt etc from the floor or ground, using a brush with a long handle; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “sweep” describes an action or change.”
technician: someone whose job is to check equipment or machines and make sure that they are working properly; “Learners saw the word “technician” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
undergo: if you undergo a change, an unpleasant experience etc, it happens to you or is done to you; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “undergo” describes an action or change.”
weld: to join metals by melting their edges and pressing them together when they are hot; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “weld” describes an action or change.”
confuse: to make someone feel that they cannot think clearly or do not understand; “A clear example helps learners use “confuse” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
creep: to move in a quiet, careful way, especially to avoid attracting attention; “A clear example helps learners use “creep” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
drift: a slow change or development from one situation, opinion etc to another; “The speaker used the word “drift” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
frown: to make an angry, unhappy, or confused expression, moving your eyebrows together; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “frown” describes an action or change.”
invest: to buy shares, property, or goods because you hope that the value will increase and you can make a profit; “The speaker explains how “invest” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
pierce: to make a small hole in or through something, using an object with a sharp point; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “pierce” describes an action or change.”
roar: a deep, loud noise made by an animal such as a lion, or by someone’s voice; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “roar.””
rough: a rough period is one in which you have a lot of problems or difficulties; “The speaker uses “rough” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
screw: to fasten or close something by turning it, or to be fastened in this way; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “screw” describes an action or change.”
sheet: a large piece of thin cloth that you put on a bed to lie on or lie under; “The speaker used the word “sheet” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
tame: to reduce the power or strength of something and prevent it from causing trouble; “A clear example helps learners use “tame” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
wreck: to completely spoil something so that it cannot continue in a successful way; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “wreck” describes an action or change.”
arise: if a problem or difficult situation arises, it begins to happen; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “arise” describes an action or change.”
chase: to quickly follow someone or something in order to catch them; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “chase” describes an action or change.”
confident: sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as confident.”
consent: to give your permission for something or agree to do something; “Learners hear “consent” while following the environmental project explanation.”
cooperate: to work with someone else to achieve something that you both want; “Learners hear “cooperate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
dim: fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as dim.”
dread: a strong fear of something that is going to happen or may happen; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “dread.””
inherit: to receive money, property etc from someone after they have died; “A clear example helps learners use “inherit” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
insult: to offend someone by saying or doing something they think is rude; “A clear example helps learners use “insult” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
knot: to tie together two ends or pieces of string, rope, cloth etc; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “knot” describes an action or change.”
logic: a way of thinking about something that seems correct and reasonable, or a set of sensible reasons for doing something; “Learners saw the word “logic” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
panel: a board in a car, plane, boat etc that has the controls on it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “panel.””
patch: a small area of something that is different from the area around it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “patch.””
quit: to stop doing something, especially something that is bad or annoying; “A clear example helps learners use “quit” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
restrain: to stop someone from doing something, often by using physical force; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “restrain” describes an action or change.”
ridge: a long area of high land, especially at the top of a mountain; “A clear definition of the word “ridge” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
scrape: a mark or slight injury caused by rubbing against a rough surface; “Learners saw the word “scrape” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
scratch: to rub your skin with your nails because it feels uncomfortable; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “scratch” describes an action or change.”
severe: severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as severe.”
sketch: a simple, quickly made drawing that does not show much detail; “Learners saw the word “sketch” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
spin: to turn around and around very quickly, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “spin” while following the environmental project explanation.”
sting: a sharp pain in your eyes or skin, caused by being hit, by smoke etc; “The speaker used the word “sting” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
strap: to fasten something or someone in place with one or more straps; “Learners hear “strap” while following the environmental project explanation.”
strip: to remove something that is covering the surface of something else; “Learners hear “strip” while following the environmental project explanation.”
supreme: having the highest position of power, importance, or influence; “The speaker uses “supreme” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
swallow: to make food or drink go down your throat and towards your stomach; “The speaker explains how “swallow” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
tissue: a piece of soft thin paper, used especially for blowing your nose on; “The speaker used the word “tissue” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
trace: to find the origins of when something began or where it came from; “A clear example helps learners use “trace” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
weave: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket etc by crossing threads or thin pieces under and over each other by hand or on a loom; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “weave” describes an action or change.”
abuse: to treat someone in a cruel and violent way, often sexually; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “abuse” describes an action or change.”
arouse: to make you become interested, expect something etc; “A clear example helps learners use “arouse” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
carpenter: someone whose job is making and repairing wooden objects; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “carpenter.””
conquest: the act of getting control of a country by fighting; “Learners saw the word “conquest” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
crash: an accident in which a vehicle violently hits something else; “The speaker used the word “crash” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
cripple: to hurt someone badly so that they cannot walk properly; “A clear example helps learners use “cripple” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
crush: to press something so hard that it breaks or is damaged; “The speaker explains how “crush” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
deserve: to have earned something by good or bad actions or behaviour; “Learners hear “deserve” while following the environmental project explanation.”
disgust: a strong feeling of dislike, annoyance, or disapproval; “A clear definition of the word “disgust” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
distinction: a clear difference or separation between two similar things; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “distinction.””
ditch: to stop having something because you no longer want it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “ditch” describes an action or change.”
elaborate: to give more details or new information about something; “A clear example helps learners use “elaborate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
export: the business of selling and sending goods to other countries; “Learners saw the word “export” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
flock: to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers; “A clear example helps learners use “flock” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
hawk: a large bird that hunts and eats small birds and animals; “A clear definition of the word “hawk” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
herd: a group of animals of one kind that live and feed together; “A clear definition of the word “herd” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
ideal: the best or most suitable that something could possibly be; “During the environmental project discussion, “ideal” signals a particular quality.”
inspection: an official visit to a building or organization to check that everything is satisfactory and that rules are being obeyed; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “inspection.””
knit: to make clothing out of wool, using two knitting needles; “Learners hear “knit” while following the environmental project explanation.”
lace: a fine cloth made with patterns of many very small holes; “The speaker used the word “lace” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
loyal: always supporting your friends, principles, country etc; “The speaker uses “loyal” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
magnetic: having the power of a magnet or behaving like a magnet; “The report describes the environmental project issue as magnetic.”
marine: relating to the sea and the creatures that live there; “The report describes the environmental project issue as marine.”
mortal: something very serious that may cause the end of something; “During the environmental project discussion, “mortal” signals a particular quality.”
neglect: to fail to look after someone or something properly; “Learners hear “neglect” while following the environmental project explanation.”
obstacle: something that makes it difficult to achieve something; “The speaker used the word “obstacle” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
outlet: a way of expressing or getting rid of strong feelings; “The speaker used the word “outlet” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
palm: the inside surface of your hand, in which you hold things; “Learners saw the word “palm” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
preserve: to save something or someone from being harmed or destroyed; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “preserve” describes an action or change.”
prime: the time in your life when you are strongest and most active; “The speaker used the word “prime” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
rear: to look after a person or animal until they are fully grown; “Learners hear “rear” while following the environmental project explanation.”
refine: to make a substance purer using an industrial process; “The speaker explains how “refine” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
rely: to depend on something in order to continue to live or exist; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “rely” describes an action or change.”
remind: to make someone remember something that they must do; “A clear example helps learners use “remind” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
retreat: a movement away from the enemy after a defeat in battle; “A clear definition of the word “retreat” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
saddle: a leather seat that you sit on when you ride a horse; “The speaker used the word “saddle” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
site: a place where something important or interesting happened; “The speaker used the word “site” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
slice: to cut meat, bread, vegetables etc into thin flat pieces; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “slice” describes an action or change.”
stretch: to straighten your arms, legs, or body to full length; “The speaker explains how “stretch” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
sway: to influence someone so that they change their opinion; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “sway” describes an action or change.”
swear: to say very strongly that what you are saying is true; “Learners hear “swear” while following the environmental project explanation.”
thrust: a sudden strong movement in which you push something forward; “Learners saw the word “thrust” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
trim: to make something look neater by cutting small pieces off it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “trim” describes an action or change.”
veteran: someone who has been a soldier, sailor etc in a war; “The speaker used the word “veteran” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
wit: the ability to say things that are clever and amusing; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wit.””
accord: a formal agreement between countries or groups; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “accord.””
anxiety: the feeling of being very worried about something; “Learners saw the word “anxiety” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
canvas: strong cloth used to make bags, tents, shoes etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “canvas.””
capture: to catch a person and keep them as a prisoner; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “capture” describes an action or change.”
coarse: having a rough surface that feels slightly hard; “The speaker uses “coarse” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
comment: to express an opinion about someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “comment” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
crisis: a situation in which there are a lot of problems that must be dealt with quickly so that the situation does not get worse or more dangerous; “The speaker used the word “crisis” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
descend: to move from a higher level to a lower one; “Learners hear “descend” while following the environmental project explanation.”
dictate: to say words for someone else to write down; “Learners hear “dictate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
dispose: to arrange things or put them in their places; “A clear example helps learners use “dispose” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
doubtful: probably not true or not likely to happen; “The speaker uses “doubtful” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
employment: the act of paying someone to work for you; “Learners saw the word “employment” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
erect: to build something such as a building or wall; “A clear example helps learners use “erect” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
faint: to suddenly become unconscious for a short time; “Learners hear “faint” while following the environmental project explanation.”
fleet: a group of ships, or all the ships in a navy; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fleet.””
flourish: a curved line that you use to decorate writing; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “flourish.””
germ: a very small living thing that can make you ill; “A clear definition of the word “germ” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
glide: to move smoothly and quietly, as if without effort; “The speaker explains how “glide” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
glow: to produce or reflect a soft steady light; “The speaker explains how “glow” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
intense: having a very strong effect or felt very strongly; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as intense.”
log: to make an official record of events, facts etc; “Learners hear “log” while following the environmental project explanation.”
merit: an advantage or good feature of something; “The speaker used the word “merit” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
naked: Someone who is naked is not wearing any clothes; “During the environmental project discussion, “naked” signals a particular quality.”
nevertheless: in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned; “The speaker explained the environmental project change nevertheless.”
pace: the speed at which something happens or is done; “The speaker used the word “pace” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
passion: a very strong belief or feeling about something; “The speaker used the word “passion” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
peculiar: strange, unfamiliar, or a little surprising; “The speaker uses “peculiar” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
pupil: someone who is being taught, especially a child; “Learners saw the word “pupil” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
resemble: to look like or be similar to someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “resemble” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
residence: a house, especially a large or official one; “Learners saw the word “residence” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
rhythm: a regular repeated pattern of sounds or movements; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “rhythm.””
slam: the noise or action of a door, window etc slamming; “The speaker used the word “slam” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
sow: to plant or scatter seeds on a piece of ground; “The speaker explains how “sow” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
whip: a long thin piece of rope or leather with a handle, that you hit animals with to make them move or that you hit someone with to punish them; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “whip.””
wrap: to put paper or cloth over something to cover it; “Learners hear “wrap” while following the environmental project explanation.”
affection: a feeling of liking or love and caring; “A clear definition of the word “affection” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
certainty: the state of being completely certain; “A clear definition of the word “certainty” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
chop: to cut something into smaller pieces; “Learners hear “chop” while following the environmental project explanation.”
commercial: an advertisement on television or radio; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “commercial.””
compute: to calculate a result, answer, sum etc; “The speaker explains how “compute” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
crust: the hard brown outer surface of bread; “The speaker used the word “crust” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
gang: a group of criminals who work together; “The speaker used the word “gang” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
innocent: An innocent is someone who is innocent; “Learners saw the word “innocent” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
intimate: having an extremely close friendship; “During the environmental project discussion, “intimate” signals a particular quality.”
lane: a narrow road in the countryside; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “lane.””
meadow: a field with wild grass and flowers; “The speaker used the word “meadow” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
profit: to be useful or helpful to someone; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “profit” describes an action or change.”
prompt: to make someone decide to do something; “Learners hear “prompt” while following the environmental project explanation.”
spill: a fall from a horse, bicycle etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spill.””
stroke: to move your hand gently over something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “stroke” describes an action or change.”