PTE Academic Environment and science

Listening & Lecture Language: Environment & change

Words that help learners follow talks, examples, changes of topic, and conclusions. 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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antipodes: either or both of two points, places, or regions that are situated diametrically opposite to one another on the earth's surface, esp the country or region opposite one's own; “A clear definition of the word “antipodes” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
afloat: If someone or something is afloat, they remain partly above the surface of water and do not sink; “The result was described afloat in the final environmental project paragraph.”
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.”
charisma: a natural ability to attract and interest other people and make them admire you; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “charisma.””
effluent: liquid waste, especially chemicals or sewage; “The speaker used the word “effluent” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
exhilarating: making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy; “The report describes the environmental project issue as exhilarating.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
born: someone who has a strong natural ability to lead, play music etc; “The speaker uses “born” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
infest: if insects, rats etc infest a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage; “The speaker explains how “infest” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
invade: to enter a country, town, or area using military force, in order to take control of it; “A clear example helps learners use “invade” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
lament: a song, piece of music, or something that you say, that expresses a feeling of sadness; “The speaker used the word “lament” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
linen: cloth made from the flax plant, used to make high quality clothes, home decorations etc; “Learners saw the word “linen” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
luxuriant: beautiful and pleasant to watch or listen to; “The report describes the environmental project issue as luxuriant.”
medal: a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given to someone who has won a competition or who has done something brave; “A clear definition of the word “medal” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
meticulous: very careful about small details, and always making sure that everything is done correctly; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as meticulous.”
nostalgia: a feeling that a time in the past was good, or the activity of remembering a good time in the past and wishing that things had not changed; “Learners saw the word “nostalgia” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
oblique: not looking, pointing etc directly at something; “The speaker uses “oblique” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
raft: a flat floating structure, usually made of pieces of wood tied together, used as a boat; “The speaker used the word “raft” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
shelter: to stay in or under a place where you are protected from the weather or from danger; “A clear example helps learners use “shelter” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
spontaneous: something that is spontaneous has not been planned or organized, but happens by itself, or because you suddenly feel you want to do it; “During the environmental project discussion, “spontaneous” signals a particular quality.”
strain: to injure a muscle or part of your body by using it too much or making it work too hard; “The speaker explains how “strain” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
tug: a small strong boat used for pulling or guiding ships into a port, up a river etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “tug.””
assume: to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof; “Learners hear “assume” while following the environmental project explanation.”
chaste: not having sex with anyone, or not with anyone except your husband or wife; “The report describes the environmental project issue as chaste.”
compose: The things that something is composed of are its parts or members. The separate things that compose something are the parts or members that form it.; “Learners hear “compose” while following the environmental project explanation.”
crawl: to move along on your hands and knees with your body close to the ground; “The speaker explains how “crawl” is used in a report 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.”
decorate: to make something look more attractive by putting something pretty on it; “A clear example helps learners use “decorate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
dump: to get rid of goods by selling them in a foreign country at a much lower price; “Learners hear “dump” while following the environmental project explanation.”
extend: to continue for a longer period of time, or to make something last longer; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “extend” describes an action or change.”
gruff: A gruff voice sounds low and rough; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as gruff.”
haste: great speed in doing something, especially because you do not have enough time; “The speaker used the word “haste” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
indiscernible: very difficult to see, hear, or notice; “During the environmental project discussion, “indiscernible” signals a particular quality.”
listener: someone who listens to the radio; “Learners saw the word “listener” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
overt: An overt action or attitude is done or shown in an open and obvious way; “The report describes the environmental project issue as overt.”
pin: to fasten something somewhere, or to join two things together, using a pin; “A clear example helps learners use “pin” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
preliminary: something that is said or done first, to introduce or prepare for something else; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “preliminary.””
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.”
stripe: a line of colour, especially one of several lines of colour all close together; “A clear definition of the word “stripe” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
stuff: to push or put something into a small space, especially in a quick careless way; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “stuff” describes an action or change.”
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.”
target: something that you are trying to achieve, such as a total, an amount, or a time; “A clear definition of the word “target” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
tunnel: a passage that has been dug under the ground for cars, trains etc to go through; “Learners saw the word “tunnel” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
wax: a solid substance made of fat or oil and used to make candles, polish etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wax.””
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.”
asset: the things that a company owns, that can be sold to pay debts; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “asset.””
attain: to succeed in achieving something after trying for a long time; “The speaker explains how “attain” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
carve: to make an object or pattern by cutting a piece of wood or stone; “The speaker explains how “carve” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
chamber: an enclosed space, especially in your body or inside a machine; “Learners saw the word “chamber” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
consent: to give your permission for something or agree to do something; “Learners hear “consent” while following the environmental project explanation.”
dairy: a place on a farm where milk is kept and butter and cheese are made; “The speaker used the word “dairy” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
dawn: the time at the beginning of the day when light first appears; “Learners saw the word “dawn” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
delicate: a part of the body that is delicate is attractive and graceful; “During the environmental project discussion, “delicate” signals a particular quality.”
dim: fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as dim.”
fare: the price you pay to travel somewhere by bus, train, plane etc; “Learners saw the word “fare” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
heartrending: making you feel great pity; “During the environmental project discussion, “heartrending” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
intricate: containing many small parts or details that all work or fit together; “During the environmental project discussion, “intricate” signals a particular quality.”
leak: a small hole that lets liquid or gas flow into or out of something; “The speaker used the word “leak” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
moist: slightly wet, especially in a way that is pleasant or suitable; “The report describes the environmental project issue as moist.”
monetary: relating to money, especially all the money in a particular country; “During the environmental project discussion, “monetary” signals a particular quality.”
motion: the process of moving or the way that someone or something moves; “Learners saw the word “motion” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
oval: a shape like a circle, but wider in one direction than the other; “Learners saw the word “oval” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.””
pine: a tall tree with long hard sharp leaves that do not fall off in winter; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pine.””
practical: relating to real situations and events rather than ideas, emotions etc; “During the environmental project discussion, “practical” signals a particular quality.”
precipitate: a solid substance that has been chemically separated from a liquid; “Learners saw the word “precipitate” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
rally: to become stronger again after a period of weakness or defeat; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “rally” describes an action or change.”
remarkable: unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as remarkable.”
rescue: to save someone or something from a situation of danger or harm; “A clear example helps learners use “rescue” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
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.”
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.”
substantiate: to prove the truth of something that someone has said, claimed etc; “A clear example helps learners use “substantiate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
supreme: having the highest position of power, importance, or influence; “The speaker uses “supreme” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
surplus: an amount of something that is more than what is needed or used; “Learners saw the word “surplus” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
tariff: a tax on goods coming into a country or going out of a country; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “tariff.””
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.”
translucent: not trans-parent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through; “During the environmental project discussion, “translucent” signals a particular quality.”
administer: to manage the work or money of a company or organization; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “administer” 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.”
chronological: arranged according to when things happened or were made; “The report describes the environmental project issue as chronological.”
clan: a large group of families who often share the same name; “Learners saw the word “clan” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
conscientious: careful to do everything that it is your job or duty to do; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as conscientious.”
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.”
dot: to mark something by putting a dot on it or above it; “A clear example helps learners use “dot” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
elaborate: to give more details or new information about something; “A clear example helps learners use “elaborate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
entity: something that exists as a single and complete unit; “The speaker used the word “entity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
facet: one of several parts of someone’s character, a situation etc; “A clear definition of the word “facet” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
flock: to go or gather together somewhere in large numbers; “A clear example helps learners use “flock” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
fortify: to encourage an attitude or feeling and make it stronger; “A clear example helps learners use “fortify” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
frost: to cover a cake with a mixture of powdery sugar and liquid; “Learners hear “frost” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
immigrant: someone who enters another country to live there permanently; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “immigrant.””
incline: to slope at a particular angle, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “incline” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
mandate: to tell someone that they must do a particular thing; “Learners hear “mandate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
narrative: a description of events in a story, especially in a novel; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “narrative.””
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.”
palatable: palatable food or drink has a pleasant or acceptable taste; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as palatable.”
predecessor: someone who had your job before you started doing it; “A clear definition of the word “predecessor” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
pump: a machine for forcing liquid or gas into or out of something; “Learners saw the word “pump” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
rupture: an occasion when something suddenly breaks apart or bursts; “A clear definition of the word “rupture” 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.”
spark: to be the cause of something, especially trouble or violence; “The speaker explains how “spark” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
steep: a road, hill etc that is steep slopes at a high angle; “The speaker uses “steep” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
suite: a set of rooms, especially expensive ones in a hotel; “Learners saw the word “suite” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
tide: the regular rising and falling of the level of the sea; “Learners saw the word “tide” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
universal: involving everyone in the world or in a particular group; “The speaker uses “universal” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
visualize: to form a picture of someone or something in your mind; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “visualize” describes an action or change.”
warehouse: a large building for storing large quantities of goods; “A clear definition of the word “warehouse” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.””
ancestor: a member of your family who lived a long time ago; “A clear definition of the word “ancestor” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
articulate: to express your ideas or feelings in words; “Learners hear “articulate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
canvas: strong cloth used to make bags, tents, shoes etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “canvas.””
cardinal: a priest of high rank in the Roman Catholic Church; “Learners saw the word “cardinal” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
cast: to make light or a shadow appear somewhere; “A clear example helps learners use “cast” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
cease: to stop doing something or stop happening; “The speaker explains how “cease” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
chew: to bite food several times before swallowing it; “A clear example helps learners use “chew” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
coarse: having a rough surface that feels slightly hard; “The speaker uses “coarse” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
descend: to move from a higher level to a lower one; “Learners hear “descend” while following the environmental project explanation.”
ephemeral: existing or popular for only a short time; “During the environmental project discussion, “ephemeral” signals a particular quality.”
erect: to build something such as a building or wall; “A clear example helps learners use “erect” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
flourish: a curved line that you use to decorate writing; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “flourish.””
fluid: a situation that is fluid is likely to change; “The report describes the environmental project issue as fluid.”
glow: to produce or reflect a soft steady light; “The speaker explains how “glow” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
harmony: notes of music combined together in a pleasant way; “Learners saw the word “harmony” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
identity: someone’s identity is their name or who they are; “Learners saw the word “identity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
intense: having a very strong effect or felt very strongly; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as intense.”
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.”
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.”
portray: to describe or represent something or someone; “The speaker explains how “portray” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
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.”
strive: to make a great effort to achieve something; “The speaker explains how “strive” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
sufficient: as much as is needed for a particular purpose; “The report describes the environmental project issue as sufficient.”
temperate: behaviour that is temperate is calm and sensible; “During the environmental project discussion, “temperate” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
arduous: involving a lot of strength and effort; “During the environmental project discussion, “arduous” signals a particular quality.”
compute: to calculate a result, answer, sum etc; “The speaker explains how “compute” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
conquer: to get control of a country by fighting; “The speaker explains how “conquer” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
crown: the top part of a hat or someone’s head; “The speaker used the word “crown” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
elegant: beautiful, attractive, or graceful; “The report describes the environmental project issue as elegant.”
gang: a group of criminals who work together; “The speaker used the word “gang” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
imperative: something that must be done urgently; “Learners saw the word “imperative” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
inventory: a list of all the things in a place; “Learners saw the word “inventory” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
mushroom: to grow and develop very quickly; “Learners hear “mushroom” while following the environmental project explanation.”
retrieve: to find something and bring it back; “Learners hear “retrieve” while following the environmental project explanation.”
upset: to make someone feel unhappy or worried; “The speaker explains how “upset” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
vacation: a holiday, or time spent not working; “The speaker used the word “vacation” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
visible: something that is visible can be seen; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as visible.”
abrupt: sudden and unexpected; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as abrupt.”
analogue: a physical object or quantity, such as a pointer on a dial or a voltage, used to measure or represent another quantity; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “analogue.””
burin: a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp lozenge-shaped point, used for engraving furrows in metal, wood, or marble; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “burin.””
cesspit: a large hole or container under the ground in which waste from a building, especially from the toilets, is collected; “A clear definition of the word “cesspit” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
conceal: to hide something carefully; “The speaker explains how “conceal” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
cuckoo: a grey European bird that puts its eggs in other birds’ nests and that makes a sound that sounds like its name; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “cuckoo.””
epilogue: a speech or piece of writing that is added to the end of a book, film, or play and discusses or explains the ending; “Learners saw the word “epilogue” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
exclamation: a sound, word, or short sentence that you say suddenly and loudly because you are surprised, angry, or excited; “The speaker used the word “exclamation” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
fatal: resulting in someone’s death; “The report describes the environmental project issue as fatal.”
granular: consisting of granules; “The report describes the environmental project issue as granular.”
Infant: a baby or very young child; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “infant.””
noodle: a long thin piece of food made from a mixture of flour, water, and eggs, usually cooked in soup or boiling water; “The speaker used the word “noodle” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
pasta: an Italian food made from flour, eggs, and water and cut into various shapes, usually eaten with a sauce; “The speaker used the word “pasta” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
pointe: if ballet dancers are on pointe, they are dancing on the ends of their toes with their feet in a vertical position; “A clear definition of the word “pointe” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
pun: an amusing use of a word or phrase that has two meanings, or of words that have the same sound but different meanings; “A clear definition of the word “pun” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
recipient: someone who receives something; “A clear definition of the word “recipient” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
redbud: an American leguminous tree, Cercis canadensis, that has heart-shaped leaves and small budlike pink flowers; “Learners saw the word “redbud” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
sacred: relating to a god or religion; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as sacred.”
saturate: to make something very wet; “The speaker explains how “saturate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
sparse: existing only in small amounts; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as sparse.”
sulk: to be silently angry and refuse to be friendly or discuss what is annoying or upsetting you – used to show disapproval; “A clear example helps learners use “sulk” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
watermark: a special design put onto paper, especially bank notes, that can only be seen when you hold it up to the light; “Learners saw the word “watermark” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
ace: a first shot in tennis or volleyball which is hit so well that your opponent cannot reach the ball and you win the point; “The speaker used the word “ace” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
anonymous: unknown by name; “The speaker uses “anonymous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
decade: a period of 10 years; “Learners saw the word “decade” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
dumpling: a round lump of flour and fat mixed with water, cooked in boiling liquid and served with meat; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “dumpling.””
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.”
enthral: to make someone very interested and excited, so that they listen or watch something very carefully; “Learners hear “enthral” while following the environmental project explanation.”
fatigue: very great tiredness; “The speaker used the word “fatigue” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
feeble: extremely weak; “During the environmental project discussion, “feeble” signals a particular quality.”
fiasco: an event that is completely unsuccessful, in a way that is very embarrassing or disappointing; “The speaker used the word “fiasco” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
flashback: a scene in a film, play, book etc that shows something that happened before that point in the story; “A clear definition of the word “flashback” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
frogman: someone who swims under water using special equipment to help them breathe, especially as a job; “Learners saw the word “frogman” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
gasp: to breathe in suddenly in a way that can be heard, especially because you are surprised or in pain; “A clear example helps learners use “gasp” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
genial: friendly and happy; “The report describes the environmental project issue as genial.”
harrow: a farming machine with sharp metal blades, used to break up the earth before planting crops; “A clear definition of the word “harrow” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
likewise: in the same way; “The report explains why the environmental project pattern developed likewise.”
locomotive: relating to movement; “The speaker uses “locomotive” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
megaphone: a piece of equipment like a large horn which you talk through to make your voice sound louder, when you are speaking to a crowd; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “megaphone.””
mythology: set of ancient myths; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “mythology.””
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.””
nicety: a small detail or point of difference, especially one that is usually considered to be part of the correct way of doing something; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “nicety.””
pelican: a large water bird that catches fish for food and stores them in a deep bag of skin under its beak; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pelican.””
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.”
star: a large ball of burning gas in space that can be seen at night as a point of light in the sky; “Learners saw the word “star” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
sun: the large bright object in the sky that gives us light and heat, and around which the Earth moves; “Learners saw the word “sun” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
tea: a hot brown drink made by pouring boiling water onto the dried leaves from a particular Asian bush, or a cup of this drink; “Learners saw the word “tea” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
tusk: one of a pair of very long pointed teeth, that stick out of the mouth of animals such as elephants; “A clear definition of the word “tusk” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
ventricle: one of the two spaces in the bottom of your heart through which blood pumps out to your body; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “ventricle.””
viola: a wooden musical instrument that you play like a violin but that is larger and has a lower sound; “A clear definition of the word “viola” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
wallow: if an animal or person wallows, it rolls around in mud, water etc for pleasure or to keep cool; “Learners hear “wallow” while following the environmental project explanation.”
aground: if a ship runs aground, it becomes stuck in a place where the water is not deep enough; “The speaker explained the environmental project change aground.”
baseball: an outdoor game between two teams of nine players, in which players try to get points by hitting a ball and running around four base s; “Learners saw the word “baseball” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
dustbin: a large container outside your house, used for holding waste until it is taken away; “The speaker used the word “dustbin” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
guttural: Guttural sounds are harsh sounds that are produced at the back of a person's throat; “The report describes the environmental project issue as guttural.”
hovercraft: a vehicle that travels just above the surface of land or water, travelling on a strong current of air that the engines produce beneath it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “hovercraft.””
humidify: to add very small drops of water to the air in a room etc because the air is too dry; “A clear example helps learners use “humidify” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
insulator: a material or object which does not allow electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it; “The speaker used the word “insulator” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
involuntary: an involuntary movement, sound, reaction etc is one that you make suddenly and without intending to because you cannot control yourself; “During the environmental project discussion, “involuntary” signals a particular quality.”
jetty: a wide wall or flat area built out into the water, used for getting on and off boats; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “jetty.””
lance: a long thin pointed weapon that was used in the past by soldiers riding on horses; “A clear definition of the word “lance” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
minefield: an area where a lot of bombs have been hidden just below the ground or under water; “The speaker used the word “minefield” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
nasal: a particular speech sound such as /m/, /n/, or /N/ that is made through your nose; “A clear definition of the word “nasal” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”