PTE Academic Environment and science

Speaking & Writing: Environment & change

Language for clear explanations, examples, opinions, and organised responses. Focus: environment & change.

Independent PTE Academic study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Confident · B2
250 words

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environmentalism: Environmentalism is used to describe actions and policies that show a concern with protecting and preserving the natural environment, for example, by preventing pollution; “A clear definition of the word “environmentalism” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
environment: the air, water, and land on Earth, which is affected by man’s activities; “The speaker used the word “environment” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
terrestrial: relating to the Earth rather than to the moon or other planets; “The speaker uses “terrestrial” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
environmental: concerning or affecting the air, land, or water on Earth; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as environmental.”
ecological: connected with the way plants, animals, and people are related to each other and to their environment; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as ecological.”
mineral: a substance that is formed naturally in the earth, such as coal, salt, stone, or gold. Minerals can be dug out of the ground and used; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “mineral.””
sewer: a pipe or passage under the ground that carries away waste material and used water from houses, factories etc; “Learners saw the word “sewer” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
pollution: the process of making air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use, or the state of being dangerously dirty; “Learners saw the word “pollution” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
sanitation: the protection of public health by removing and treating waste, dirty water etc; “Learners saw the word “sanitation” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
waste: to use more money, time, energy etc than is useful or sensible; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “waste” describes an action or change.”
carbohydrate: a substance that is in foods such as sugar, bread, and potatoes, which provides your body with heat and energy and which consists of oxygen, hydrogen , and carbon; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “carbohydrate.””
sewage: the mixture of waste from the human body and used water, that is carried away from houses by pipes under the ground; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sewage.””
sustainable: able to continue without causing damage to the environment; “During the environmental project discussion, “sustainable” signals a particular quality.”
aquifer: In geology, an aquifer is an area of rock underneath the surface of the earth which absorbs and holds water; “The speaker used the word “aquifer” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
renewable: renewable energy replaces itself naturally, or is easily replaced because there is a large supply of it; “The speaker uses “renewable” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
pond: a small area of fresh water that is smaller than a lake, that is either natural or artificially made; “The speaker used the word “pond” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
silicate: one of a group of common solid mineral substances that exist naturally in the Earth; “Learners saw the word “silicate” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
sustain: to make something continue to exist or happen for a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “sustain” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
condense: to make a liquid thicker by removing some of the water; “A clear example helps learners use “condense” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
consumption: the amount of energy, oil, electricity etc that is used; “A clear definition of the word “consumption” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
current: a continuous movement of water in a river, lake, or sea; “A clear definition of the word “current” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
submarine: a ship, especially a military one, that can stay under water; “Learners saw the word “submarine” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
resource: the ability to deal with practical problems; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “resource.””
swamp: to suddenly cover an area with a lot of water; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “swamp” describes an action or change.”
planet: A planet is a large, round object in space that moves around a star. The Earth is a planet.; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “planet.””
conservation: the protection of natural things such as animals, plants, forests etc, to prevent them from being spoiled or destroyed; “A clear definition of the word “conservation” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
geology: the study of the rocks, soil etc that make up the Earth, and of the way they have changed since the Earth was formed; “Learners saw the word “geology” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
artificial: not real or not made of natural things but made to be like something that is real or natural; “The report describes the environmental project issue as artificial.”
concrete: a substance used for building that is made by mixing sand, small stones, cement , and water; “A clear definition of the word “concrete” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
inherent: a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it and cannot be separated from it; “The speaker uses “inherent” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
hurricane: a storm that has very strong fast winds and that moves over water; “The speaker used the word “hurricane” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
generate: to produce heat, electricity, or another form of energy; “A clear example helps learners use “generate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
harness: to control and use the natural force or power of something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “harness” describes an action or change.”
embankment: a wide wall of earth or stones built to stop water from flooding an area, or to support a road or railway; “Learners saw the word “embankment” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
sedimentation: the natural process by which small pieces of rock, earth etc settle at the bottom of the sea etc and form a solid layer; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sedimentation.””
hydrosphere: the watery part of the earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, water vapour in the atmosphere, etc; “The speaker used the word “hydrosphere” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
landform: A landform is any natural feature of the Earth's surface, such as a hill, a lake, or a beach; “A clear definition of the word “landform” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
insulin: a substance produced naturally by your body which allows sugar to be used for energy; “Learners saw the word “insulin” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
magnetosphere: the region surrounding a planet, such as the earth, in which the behaviour of charged particles is controlled by the planet's magnetic field; “Learners saw the word “magnetosphere” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
crystal: a small piece of a substance with many even sides, that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid; “Learners saw the word “crystal” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
nitrogen: a gas that has no colour or smell, and that forms most of the Earth’s air. It is a chemical element: symbol N; “Learners saw the word “nitrogen” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
equator: an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the Earth that is exactly the same distance from the North Pole and the South Pole; “The speaker used the word “equator” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
precious: something that is precious is valuable and important and should not be wasted or used without care; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as precious.”
fuel: a substance such as coal, gas, or oil that can be burned to produce heat or energy; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fuel.””
shrink: to become smaller, or to make something smaller, through the effects of heat or water; “A clear example helps learners use “shrink” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
slurry: a mixture of water and mud, coal, or animal waste; “The speaker used the word “slurry” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
hemisphere: a half of the Earth, especially one of the halves above and below the equator; “Learners saw the word “hemisphere” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
garbage: waste material, such as paper, empty containers, and food thrown away; “The speaker used the word “garbage” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
protein: one of several natural substances that exist in food such as meat, eggs, and beans, and which your body needs in order to grow and remain strong and healthy; “The speaker used the word “protein” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
hydrogen: a colourless gas that is the lightest of all gases, forms water when it combines with oxygen, and is used to produce ammonia and other chemicals. It is a chemical element; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “hydrogen.””
humidity: the amount of water contained in the air; “The speaker used the word “humidity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
scenery: the natural features of a particular part of a country that you can see, such as mountains, forests, deserts etc; “The speaker used the word “scenery” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
efficiency: the quality of doing something well and effectively, without wasting time, money, or energy; “The speaker used the word “efficiency” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
heal: to make someone who is ill become healthy again, especially by using natural powers or prayer; “Learners hear “heal” while following the environmental project explanation.”
reservoir: a lake, especially an artificial one, where water is stored before it is supplied to people’s houses; “The speaker used the word “reservoir” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
dam: a special wall built across a river or stream to stop the water from flowing, especially in order to make a lake or produce electricity; “Learners saw the word “dam” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
dilute: a dilute liquid has been made weaker by the addition of water or another liquid; “During the environmental project discussion, “dilute” signals a particular quality.”
starch: a substance which provides your body with energy and is found in foods such as grain, rice, and potatoes, or a food that contains this substance; “The speaker used the word “starch” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
Fahrenheit: a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 32˚ and boils at 212˚; “Learners saw the word “fahrenheit” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
strenuous: A strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort; “The report describes the environmental project issue as strenuous.”
drain: to make the water or liquid in something flow away; “Learners hear “drain” while following the environmental project explanation.”
inundate: to cover an area with a large amount of water; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “inundate” describes an action or change.”
ore: rock or earth from which metal can be obtained; “Learners saw the word “ore” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
saline: a special mixture of water and salt; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “saline.””
aquatic: living or growing in water; “The report describes the environmental project issue as aquatic.”
penis: the outer sex organ of men and male animals, which is used for sex and through which waste water comes out of the body; “A clear definition of the word “penis” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
biodegradable: materials, chemicals etc that are biodegradable are changed naturally by bacteria into substances that do not harm the environment; “The speaker uses “biodegradable” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
river: a natural and continuous flow of water in a long line across a country into the sea; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “river.””
diarrhoea: an illness in which waste from the bowel s is watery and comes out often; “A clear definition of the word “diarrhoea” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
affectation: a way of behaving, speaking etc that is not sincere or natural; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “affectation.””
hydroelectricity: Hydroelectricity is electricity made from the energy of running water; “A clear definition of the word “hydroelectricity” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sea: the large area of salty water that covers much of the Earth’s surface; “The speaker used the word “sea” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
centigrade: a scale for measuring temperature, in which water freezes at 0 degrees and boils at 100 degrees; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as centigrade.”
atomic: relating to the energy produced by splitting atoms or the weapons that use this energy; “The speaker uses “atomic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
plug: a round flat piece of rubber used for stopping the water flowing out of a bath or sink; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “plug.””
setting: the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment; “Learners saw the word “setting” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
axis: the imaginary line around which a large round object, such as the Earth, turns; “The speaker used the word “axis” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
clay: a type of heavy sticky earth that can be used for making pots, bricks etc; “The speaker used the word “clay” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
drown: to die from being under water for too long, or to kill someone in this way; “Learners hear “drown” while following the environmental project explanation.”
paddle: to walk for pleasure without shoes or socks in water that is not very deep; “Learners hear “paddle” while following the environmental project explanation.”
pigment: a natural substance that makes skin, hair, plants etc a particular colour; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pigment.””
shovel: a tool with a rounded blade and a long handle used for moving earth, stones etc; “The speaker used the word “shovel” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
traverse: to move across, over, or through something, especially an area of land or water; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “traverse” describes an action or change.”
grace: a smooth way of moving that looks natural, relaxed, and attractive; “Learners saw the word “grace” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
rot: to decay by a gradual natural process, or to make something do this; “The speaker explains how “rot” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
vigorous: using a lot of energy and strength or determination; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as vigorous.”
spit: the watery liquid that is produced in your mouth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spit.””
oasis: a place with water and trees in a desert; “A clear definition of the word “oasis” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
plankton: the very small forms of plant and animal life that live in water, especially the sea, and are eaten by fish; “A clear definition of the word “plankton” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
silt: sand, mud, soil etc that is carried in water and then settles at a bend in a river, an entrance to a port etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “silt.””
explosion: a loud sound and the energy produced by something such as a bomb bursting into small pieces; “The speaker used the word “explosion” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
pollutant: a substance that makes air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty, and is caused by cars, factories etc; “A clear definition of the word “pollutant” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
satellite: a machine that has been sent into space and goes around the Earth, moon etc, used for radio, television, and other electronic communication; “A clear definition of the word “satellite” 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.”
dearth: a situation in which there are very few of something that people want or need; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “dearth.””
metabolism: the chemical processes by which food is changed into energy in your body; “The speaker used the word “metabolism” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
strait: a narrow passage of water between two areas of land, usually connecting two seas; “A clear definition of the word “strait” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
stream: a flow of water, air, smoke etc, or the direction in which it is flowing; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “stream.””
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.”
nuclear: relating to or involving the nucleus of an atom, or the energy produced when the nucleus of an atom is either split or joined with the nucleus of another atom; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as nuclear.”
sleek: to make hair or fur smooth and shiny by putting water or oil on it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “sleek” describes an action or change.”
cascade: a small steep waterfall that is one of several together; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “cascade.””
expend: to use or spend a lot of energy etc in order to do something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “expend” describes an action or change.”
reflection: an image that you can see in a mirror, glass, or water; “A clear definition of the word “reflection” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sink: to go down below the surface of water, mud etc; “The speaker explains how “sink” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
steam: the hot mist that water produces when it is boiled; “Learners saw the word “steam” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
animate: to give life or energy to something; “A clear example helps learners use “animate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
habitat: the natural home of a plant or animal; “The speaker used the word “habitat” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
seismic: relating to or caused by earthquakes; “The speaker uses “seismic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
talent: a natural ability to do something well; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “talent.””
vitality: great energy and eagerness to do things; “Learners saw the word “vitality” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
canal: a long passage dug into the ground and filled with water, either for boats to travel along, or to take water to a place; “A clear definition of the word “canal” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
radiation: a form of energy that comes especially from nuclear reactions, which in large amounts is very harmful to living things; “A clear definition of the word “radiation” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
corrosion: the gradual destruction of metal by the effect of water, chemicals etc or a substance such as rust produced by this process; “Learners saw the word “corrosion” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
kidney: one of the two organs in your lower back that separate waste products from your blood and make urine; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “kidney.””
manure: waste matter from animals that is mixed with soil to improve the soil and help plants grow; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “manure.””
pollute: to make air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty and not suitable for people to use; “The speaker explains how “pollute” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
reflect: to show the image of sb/sth on the surface of sth such as a mirror, water or glass; “The speaker explains how “reflect” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
arid: arid land or an arid climate is very dry because it has very little rain; “The report describes the environmental project issue as arid.”
benign: a benign tumour (= unnatural growth in the body ) is not caused by cancer; “During the environmental project discussion, “benign” signals a particular quality.”
earthquake: a sudden shaking of the earth’s surface that often causes a lot of damage; “A clear definition of the word “earthquake” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
moisture: Moisture is tiny drops of water in the air, on a surface, or in the ground; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “moisture.””
adobe: earth and straw that are made into bricks for building houses; “A clear definition of the word “adobe” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
calorie: a unit for measuring the amount of energy that food will produce; “A clear definition of the word “calorie” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
carbon: a chemical substance that exists in a pure form as diamonds, graphite etc, or in an impure form as coal, petrol etc. It is a chemical element : symbol C; “The speaker used the word “carbon” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
consume: To consume an amount of fuel, energy, or time means to use it up; “Learners hear “consume” while following the environmental project explanation.”
dive: to jump into deep water with your head and arms going in first; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “dive” describes an action or change.”
inborn: an inborn quality or ability is one you have had naturally since birth; “The report describes the environmental project issue as inborn.”
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.”
soda: water that contains bubbles and is often added to alcoholic drinks; “A clear definition of the word “soda” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
zealous: someone who is zealous does or supports something with great energy; “During the environmental project discussion, “zealous” signals a particular quality.”
climate: the typical weather conditions in a particular area; “A clear definition of the word “climate” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
hydraulic: moved or operated by the pressure of water or other liquid; “The speaker uses “hydraulic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
overgraze: to graze (land) beyond its capacity to sustain stock; “The speaker explains how “overgraze” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
sap: the watery substance that carries food through a plant; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sap.””
bound: a long or high jump made with a lot of energy; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “bound.””
copper: a soft reddish-brown metal that allows electricity and heat to pass through it easily, and is used to make electrical wires, water pipes etc. It is a chemical element: symbol Cu; “The speaker used the word “copper” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
eddy: a circular movement of water, wind, dust etc; “Learners hear “eddy” while following the environmental project explanation.”
flair: a natural ability to do something very well; “Learners saw the word “flair” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
navigate: to sail along a river or other area of water; “A clear example helps learners use “navigate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
premature: happening before the natural or proper time; “The speaker uses “premature” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
squander: to carelessly waste money, time, opportunities etc; “A clear example helps learners use “squander” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
atmospheric: relating to the Earth’s atmosphere; “During the environmental project discussion, “atmospheric” signals a particular quality.”
stratum: a layer of rock or earth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “stratum.””
backup: Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary; “Learners saw the word “backup” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
baffle: a board, sheet of metal etc that controls the flow of air, water, or sound into or out of something; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “baffle.””
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.”
iceberg: a very large mass of ice floating in the sea, most of which is under the surface of the water; “The speaker used the word “iceberg” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
silica: a chemical compound that exists naturally as sand, quartz , and flint , used in making glass; “The speaker used the word “silica” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
unearth: to find something after searching for it, especially something that has been buried in the ground or lost for a long time; “A clear example helps learners use “unearth” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
willow: a type of tree that has long thin branches and grows near water, or the wood from this tree; “Learners saw the word “willow” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
capability: the natural ability, skill, or power that makes a machine, person, or organization able to do something, especially something difficult; “Learners saw the word “capability” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
meteor: a piece of rock or metal that travels through space, and makes a bright line in the night sky when it falls down towards the Earth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “meteor.””
peninsula: a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water but joined to a large area of land; “A clear definition of the word “peninsula” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.””
faucet: the thing that you turn on and off to control the flow of water from a pipe; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “faucet.””
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.”
mammoth: an animal like a large hairy elephant that lived on Earth thousands of years ago; “A clear definition of the word “mammoth” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
turtle: a reptile that lives mainly in water and has a soft body covered by a hard shell; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “turtle.””
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.”
distill: to make a liquid such as water or alcohol more pure by heating it so that it becomes a gas and then letting it cool. Drinks such as whisky are made this way.; “The speaker explains how “distill” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
flood: a very large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “flood.””
primordial: existing at the beginning of time or the beginning of the Earth; “During the environmental project discussion, “primordial” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
choppy: choppy water has a lot of waves and is not smooth to sail on; “During the environmental project discussion, “choppy” signals a particular quality.”
deform: to change or spoil the usual or natural shape of sth; “The speaker explains how “deform” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
earthworm: a common type of long thin brown worm that lives in soil; “The speaker used the word “earthworm” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
mound: a pile of earth or stones that looks like a small hill; “A clear definition of the word “mound” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
planetary: Planetary means relating to or belonging to planets; “The report describes the environmental project issue as planetary.”
amphibious: able to live both on land and in water; “The speaker uses “amphibious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
dead: a dead planet has no life on it; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as dead.”
irrigate: to supply land or crops with water; “A clear example helps learners use “irrigate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
physical: relating to or following natural laws; “The speaker uses “physical” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
crustacean: an animal such as a lobster or a crab that has a hard outer shell and several pairs of legs, and usually lives in water; “The speaker used the word “crustacean” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
moon: the round object that you can see shining in the sky at night, and that moves around the Earth every 28 days; “The speaker used the word “moon” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
sonar: equipment on a ship or submarine that uses sound waves to find out the position of objects under the water; “A clear definition of the word “sonar” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
asteroid: one of the many small planet s that move around the Sun, especially between Mars and Jupiter; “A clear definition of the word “asteroid” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
duck: a very common water bird with short legs and a wide beak, used for its meat, eggs, and soft feathers; “A clear definition of the word “duck” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
tonic: a drink that you have as a medicine to give you more energy or strength when you feel tired; “The speaker used the word “tonic” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
chlorine: a greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell that is used to keep the water in swimming pools clean. It is a chemical element: symbol Cl; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “chlorine.””
dig: to move earth, snow etc, or to make a hole in the ground, using a spade or your hands; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “dig” describes an action or change.”
meteorite: A meteorite is a large piece of rock or metal from space that has landed on Earth; “Learners saw the word “meteorite” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
root: the part of a plant or tree that grows under the ground and gets water from the soil; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “root.””
salt: a natural white mineral that is added to food to make it taste better or to preserve it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “salt.””
bread: a type of food made from flour and water that is mixed together and then baked; “Learners saw the word “bread” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
dew: the small drops of water that form on outdoor surfaces during the night; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “dew.””
frog: a small green animal that lives near water and has long legs for jumping; “Learners saw the word “frog” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
husband: to be very careful in the way you use your money, supplies etc and not waste any; “The speaker explains how “husband” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
kettle: a container with a lid, a handle, and a spout,used for boiling and pouring water; “The speaker used the word “kettle” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
bath: an act of washing your whole body by sitting or lying in water; “A clear definition of the word “bath” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
concomitant: something that often or naturally happens with something else; “A clear definition of the word “concomitant” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
dusty: If places, roads, or other things outside are dusty, they are covered with tiny bits of earth or sand, usually because it has not rained for a long time; “The speaker uses “dusty” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
fish: an animal that lives in water, and uses its fins and tail to swim; “Learners saw the word “fish” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
knead: to press a mixture of flour and water many times with your hands; “A clear example helps learners use “knead” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
landslide: a sudden fall of a lot of earth or rocks down a hill, cliff etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “landslide.””
bent: special natural skill or interest in a particular area; “The speaker used the word “bent” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
lithosphere: the rigid outer layer of the earth, having an average thickness of about 75 km and comprising the earth's crust and the solid part of the mantle above the asthenosphere; “A clear definition of the word “lithosphere” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
rain: if it rains, drops of water fall from clouds in the sky; “Learners hear “rain” while following the environmental project explanation.”
sail: to travel on or across an area of water in a boat or ship; “The speaker explains how “sail” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
snowflake: a small soft flat piece of frozen water that falls as snow; “Learners saw the word “snowflake” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
strength: the physical power and energy that makes someone strong; “A clear definition of the word “strength” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
brown: having the colour of earth, wood, or coffee; “The report describes the environmental project issue as brown.”
expanse: a very large area of water, sky, land etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “expanse.””
globe: a round object with a map of the Earth drawn on it; “The speaker used the word “globe” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
inefficient: not using time, money, energy etc in the best way; “The report describes the environmental project issue as inefficient.”
mud: wet earth that has become soft and sticky; “Learners saw the word “mud” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
propensity: a natural tendency to behave in a particular way; “The speaker used the word “propensity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
puddle: a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater; “Learners saw the word “puddle” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.””
spontaneity: Spontaneity is spontaneous, natural behaviour; “Learners saw the word “spontaneity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
wildlife: animals and plants growing in natural conditions; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wildlife.””
boat: a vehicle that travels across water; “Learners saw the word “boat” 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.”
lake: a large area of water surrounded by land; “The speaker used the word “lake” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
quantum: a unit of energy in nuclear physics; “A clear definition of the word “quantum” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
champion: someone or something that has won a competition, especially in sport; “A clear definition of the word “champion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
claim: to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved; “Learners hear “claim” while following the environmental project explanation.”
coincide: to happen at the same time as something else, especially by chance; “Learners hear “coincide” while following the environmental project explanation.”
counter: the place where you pay or are served in a shop, bank, restaurant etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “counter.””
crude: not exact or without any detail, but generally correct and useful; “During the environmental project discussion, “crude” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
dissolve: to formally end a parliament, business arrangement, marriage etc; “The speaker explains how “dissolve” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
distort: to report something in a way that is not completely true or correct; “The speaker explains how “distort” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
durable: staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot; “During the environmental project discussion, “durable” signals a particular quality.”
enthusiastic: feeling or showing a lot of interest and excitement about something; “The report describes the environmental project issue as enthusiastic.”
equal: the same in size, number, amount, value etc as something else; “The report describes the environmental project issue as equal.”
exaggerate: to make something seem better, larger, worse etc than it really is; “The speaker explains how “exaggerate” 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.”
frustrate: to prevent someone’s plans, efforts, or attempts from succeeding; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “frustrate” describes an action or change.”
grip: the way you hold something tightly, or your ability to do this; “Learners saw the word “grip” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
illuminate: to make a light shine on something, or to fill a place with light; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “illuminate” describes an action or change.”
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.”
ingredient: one of the foods that you use to make a particular food or dish; “The speaker used the word “ingredient” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
momentum: the ability to keep increasing, developing, or being more successful; “Learners saw the word “momentum” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
periodical: a magazine, especially one about a serious or technical subject; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “periodical.””
pilot: someone who operates the controls of an aircraft or spacecraft; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pilot.””
poet: someone who writes poems; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “poet.””
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.”
positive: The positive in a situation is the good and pleasant aspects of it; “A clear definition of the word “positive” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
proceed: to continue to do something that has already been planned or started; “Learners hear “proceed” while following the environmental project explanation.”