IELTS Environment and science

Speaking: Environment & change

Flexible language for personal topics, explanations, and supported opinions. Focus: environment & change.

Independent IELTS study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Medium · B1
250 words

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applaud: to hit your open hands together, to show that you have enjoyed a play, concert, speaker etc; “A clear example helps learners use “applaud” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
caption: A caption is the words printed underneath a picture or cartoon which explain what it is about; “Learners saw the word “caption” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
delegate: someone who has been elected or chosen to speak, vote, or take decisions for a group; “A clear definition of the word “delegate” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
infer: to form an opinion that something is probably true because of information that you have; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “infer” describes an action or change.”
pause: a short time during which someone stops speaking or doing something before starting again; “Learners saw the word “pause” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
outrageous: If you describe something as outrageous, you are emphasizing that it is unacceptable or very shocking; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as outrageous.”
queer: an offensive word used to describe someone who is homosexual, especially a man. Do not use this word.; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as queer.”
stereo: a machine for playing records, cds etc that produces sound from two speakers; “Learners saw the word “stereo” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
falter: to speak in a voice that sounds weak and uncertain, and keeps stopping; “Learners hear “falter” while following the environmental project explanation.”
fellowship: a feeling of friendship resulting from shared interests or experiences; “The speaker used the word “fellowship” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
favourable: a favourable report, opinion, or reaction shows that you think that someone or something is good or that you agree with them; “During the environmental project discussion, “favourable” signals a particular quality.”
ego: the opinion that you have about yourself; “A clear definition of the word “ego” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.””
introductory: said or written at the beginning of a book, speech etc in order to explain what it is about; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as introductory.”
myself: used by the person speaking or writing to show that they are affected by their own action; “In this environmental project, the word “myself” helps express a precise idea.”
negotiate: to discuss something in order to reach an agreement, especially in business or politics; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “negotiate” describes an action or change.”
actually: used to add new information to what you have just said, to give your opinion, or to start a new conversation; “The result was described actually in the final environmental project paragraph.”
bias: an opinion about whether a person, group, or idea is good or bad that influences how you deal with it; “A clear definition of the word “bias” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
equivocal: if you are equivocal, you are deliberately unclear in the way that you give information or your opinion; “The speaker uses “equivocal” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
imposing: If you describe someone or something as imposing, you mean that they have an impressive appearance or manner; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as imposing.”
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.”
resonance: the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it relates to your own experiences; “Learners saw the word “resonance” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
trauma: an unpleasant and upsetting experience that affects you for a long time; “Learners saw the word “trauma” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
unreal: an experience, situation etc that is unreal seems so strange that you think you must be imagining it; “During the environmental project discussion, “unreal” signals a particular quality.”
whisper: to speak or say something very quietly, using your breath rather than your voice; “Learners hear “whisper” while following the environmental project explanation.”
bland: without any excitement, strong opinions, or special character; “The speaker uses “bland” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
born: someone who has a strong natural ability to lead, play music etc; “The speaker uses “born” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
describe: to say what something or someone is like by giving details about them; “The speaker explains how “describe” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
dub: to give something or someone a name that describes them in some way; “A clear example helps learners use “dub” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
excuse: a reason that you give to explain careless or offensive behaviour; “The speaker used the word “excuse” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
novice: someone who has no experience in a skill, subject, or activity; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “novice.””
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.”
island: a piece of land completely surrounded by water; “A clear definition of the word “island” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
refer: to mention or speak about someone or something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “refer” describes an action or change.”
sentiment: an opinion or feeling you have about something; “A clear definition of the word “sentiment” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
vehement: showing very strong feelings or opinions; “The report describes the environmental project issue as vehement.”
adjective: a word that describes a noun or pronoun . In the phrase ‘black hat’, ‘black’ is an adjective and in the sentence ‘It makes her happy’, ‘happy’ is an adjective.; “A clear definition of the word “adjective” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sarcasm: a way of speaking or writing that involves saying the opposite of what you really mean in order to make an unkind joke or to show that you are annoyed; “Learners saw the word “sarcasm” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
boon: You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone; “Learners saw the word “boon” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
eyewitness: someone who has seen something such as a crime happen, and is able to describe it afterwards; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “eyewitness.””
broaden: to increase something such as your knowledge, experience, or range of activities; “A clear example helps learners use “broaden” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
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.”
hardworking: If you describe someone as hardworking, you mean that they work very hard; “The report describes the environmental project issue as hardworking.”
informal: an informal style of writing or speaking is suitable for ordinary conversations or letters to friends; “The report describes the environmental project issue as informal.”
nonsense: ideas, opinions, statements etc that are not true or that seem very stupid; “The speaker used the word “nonsense” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
prefer: to like someone or something more than someone or something else, so that you would choose it if you could; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “prefer” describes an action or change.”
stressful: a job, experience, or situation that is stressful makes you worry a lot; “During the environmental project discussion, “stressful” signals a particular quality.”
thunderous: If you describe a noise as thunderous, you mean that it is very loud and deep; “The speaker uses “thunderous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
voice: the sounds that you make when you speak, or the ability to make these sounds; “Learners saw the word “voice” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
daddy: father – used especially by children or when speaking to children; “Learners saw the word “daddy” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
chronicle: to describe events in the order in which they happened; “A clear example helps learners use “chronicle” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
concur: to agree with someone or have the same opinion as them; “Learners hear “concur” while following the environmental project explanation.”
inexplicable: too unusual or strange to be explained or understood; “The report describes the environmental project issue as inexplicable.”
nonchalant: If you describe someone as nonchalant, you mean that they appear not to worry or care about things and that they seem very calm; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as nonchalant.”
short: to suddenly stop speaking or stop what you are doing, because something has surprised you or you have just thought of something; “The speaker explained the environmental project change short.”
deliberation: careful consideration or discussion of something; “Learners saw the word “deliberation” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
twin: used to describe one of two children who are twins; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as twin.”
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.”
speak: to use your voice to produce words; “In this environmental project, the word “speak” helps express a precise idea.”
suffer: to experience physical or mental pain; “A clear example helps learners use “suffer” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
unpredictable: If you describe someone or something as unpredictable, you mean that you cannot tell what they are going to do or how they are going to behave; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as unpredictable.”
violence: an angry way of speaking or reacting; “The speaker used the word “violence” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
displacement: the weight or volume of liquid that something replaces when it floats in that liquid – used especially to describe how heavy something such as a ship is; “The speaker used the word “displacement” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
though: used after adding a fact, opinion, or question which seems surprising after what you have just said, or which makes what you have just said seem less true; “The result was described though in the final environmental project paragraph.”
farsighted: If you describe someone as farsighted, you admire them because they understand what is likely to happen in the future, and therefore make wise decisions and plans; “The speaker uses “farsighted” 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.”
conceit: an attitude that shows you have too high an opinion of your own abilities or importance; “The speaker used the word “conceit” 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.”
experienced: possessing skills or knowledge because you have done something often or for a long time; “The report describes the environmental project issue as experienced.”
fission: the process of splitting an atom to produce large amounts of energy or an explosion; “A clear definition of the word “fission” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
misguided: a misguided idea or opinion is wrong because it is based on a wrong understanding of a situation; “During the environmental project discussion, “misguided” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
sneer: to smile or speak in a very unkind way that shows you have no respect for someone or something; “The speaker explains how “sneer” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
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.”
invaluable: If you describe something as invaluable, you mean that it is extremely useful; “During the environmental project discussion, “invaluable” signals a particular quality.”
memoir: a short piece of writing about a person or place that you knew well, or an event that you experienced; “The speaker used the word “memoir” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
slant: a way of writing about or thinking about a subject that is based on a particular opinion or set of ideas; “Learners saw the word “slant” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
stutter: to speak with difficulty because you cannot stop yourself from repeating the first consonant of some words; “A clear example helps learners use “stutter” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
dissent: to say that you disagree with an official decision or accepted opinion; “Learners hear “dissent” while following the environmental project explanation.”
hesitate: to be slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain or nervous; “A clear example helps learners use “hesitate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
ordeal: a terrible or painful experience that continues for a period of time; “A clear definition of the word “ordeal” 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.”
rebuke: to speak to someone severely about something they have done wrong; “Learners hear “rebuke” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
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.”
craft: a job or activity in which you make things with your hands, and that you usually need skill to do; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “craft.””
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.”
earthly: connected with life on Earth rather than in heaven; “The speaker uses “earthly” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
fragment: a small piece of something that has broken off or that comes from something larger; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fragment.””
furnace: a large container for a very hot fire, used to produce power, heat, or liquid metal; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “furnace.””
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.”
impressive: something that is impressive makes you admire it because it is very good, large, important etc; “During the environmental project discussion, “impressive” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
ornament: a small object that you keep in your house because it is beautiful rather than useful; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “ornament.””
outline: to show the edge of something, or draw around its edge, so that its shape is clear; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “outline” describes an action or change.”
overdo: to do something more than is suitable or natural; “A clear example helps learners use “overdo” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
radar: a piece of equipment that uses radio waves to find the position of things and watch their movement; “Learners saw the word “radar” 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.”
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.””
stammer: to speak with a lot of pauses and repeated sounds, either because you have a speech problem, or because you are nervous, excited etc; “The speaker explains how “stammer” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
surrender: to say officially that you want to stop fighting, because you realize that you cannot win; “Learners hear “surrender” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
uncompromising: unwilling to change your opinions or intentions; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as uncompromising.”
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.”
accuse: to say that you believe someone is guilty of a crime or of doing something bad; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “accuse” describes an action or change.”
assume: to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof; “Learners hear “assume” while following the environmental project explanation.”
assure: to tell someone that something will definitely happen or is definitely true so that they are less worried; “A clear example helps learners use “assure” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
circuit: a path that forms a circle around an area, or a journey along this path; “A clear definition of the word “circuit” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
compass: an instrument that shows directions and has a needle that always points north; “Learners saw the word “compass” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
contest: to say formally that you do not accept something or do not agree with it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “contest” describes an action or change.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
manufacture: to use machines to make goods or materials, usually in large numbers or amounts; “A clear example helps learners use “manufacture” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
opportunity: a chance to do something or an occasion when it is easy for you to do something; “The speaker used the word “opportunity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
rust: the reddish-brown substance that forms on iron or steel when it gets wet; “Learners saw the word “rust” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
scout: a soldier, plane etc that is sent to search the area in front of an army and get information about the enemy; “Learners saw the word “scout” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
series: several events or actions of a similar type that happen one after the other; “A clear definition of the word “series” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
signal: a sound or action that you make in order to give information to someone or tell them to do something; “Learners saw the word “signal” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
suspend: to officially stop something from continuing, especially for a short time; “Learners hear “suspend” while following the environmental project explanation.”
suspicious: thinking that someone might be guilty of doing something wrong or dishonest; “During the environmental project discussion, “suspicious” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
unforgettable: an unforgettable experience, sight etc affects you so strongly that you will never forget it, especially because it is particularly good or beautiful; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as unforgettable.”
vivid: vivid memories, dreams, descriptions etc are so clear that they seem real; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as vivid.”
volcano: a mountain with a large hole at the top, through which lava(very hot liquid rock ) is sometimes forced out; “Learners saw the word “volcano” 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.”
airing: an occasion when an opinion, idea etc is discussed; “Learners saw the word “airing” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
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.”
attempt: an act of trying to do something, especially something difficult; “A clear example helps learners use “attempt” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
auxiliary: a worker who provides additional help for another group of workers; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “auxiliary.””
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.”
claim: to state that something is true, even though it has not been proved; “Learners hear “claim” while following the environmental project explanation.”
coil: to wind or twist into a series of rings, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “coil” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
colony: a country or area that is under the political control of a more powerful country, usually one that is far away; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “colony.””
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.”
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.””
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.”
dim: fairly dark or not giving much light, so that you cannot see well; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as dim.”
distinct: something that is distinct can clearly be seen, heard, smelled etc; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as distinct.”
durable: staying in good condition for a long time, even if used a lot; “During the environmental project discussion, “durable” signals a particular quality.”
extreme: a situation, quality etc which is as great as it can possibly be – used especially when talking about two opposites; “Learners saw the word “extreme” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
harsh: harsh conditions are difficult to live in and very uncomfortable; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as harsh.”
indispensable: someone or something that is indispensable is so important or useful that it is impossible to manage without them; “The speaker uses “indispensable” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
miracle: something very lucky or very good that happens which you did not expect to happen or did not think was possible; “The speaker used the word “miracle” 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.”
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.”
otherwise: used when saying what bad thing will happen if something is not done; “The team responded otherwise when the environmental project plan changed.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
reliable: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on; “The report describes the environmental project issue as reliable.”
remarkable: unusual or surprising and therefore deserving attention or praise; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as remarkable.”
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.”
routine: the usual order in which you do things, or the things you regularly do; “Learners saw the word “routine” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
shield: something that protects a person or thing from harm or damage; “The speaker used the word “shield” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
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.”
tension: a nervous worried feeling that makes it impossible for you to relax; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “tension.””
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.”
accommodate: to provide someone with a place to stay, live, or work; “The speaker explains how “accommodate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
alloy: a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together; “The speaker used the word “alloy” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
arouse: to make you become interested, expect something etc; “A clear example helps learners use “arouse” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
authority: the power you have because of your official position; “The speaker used the word “authority” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
awkward: An awkward movement or position is uncomfortable or clumsy; “The speaker uses “awkward” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
carpenter: someone whose job is making and repairing wooden objects; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “carpenter.””
circulate: to move around within a system, or to make something do this; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “circulate” describes an action or change.”
circumstance: the conditions that affect a situation, action, event etc; “The speaker used the word “circumstance” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
compound: to make a difficult situation worse by adding more problems; “The speaker explains how “compound” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
convince: to make someone feel certain that something is true; “The speaker explains how “convince” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
engage: to attract someone’s attention and keep them interested; “A clear example helps learners use “engage” 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.”
furnish: to put furniture and other things into a house or room; “A clear example helps learners use “furnish” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
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.”
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.”
minute: a unit for measuring time. There are 60 minutes in one hour; “Learners saw the word “minute” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
origin: the place or situation in which something begins to exist; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “origin.””
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.”
phase: to make something happen gradually in a planned way; “The speaker explains how “phase” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
restore: to make something return to its former state or condition; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “restore” describes an action or change.”
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.”
seal: a large sea animal that eats fish and lives around coasts; “The speaker used the word “seal” 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.”
spur: a fact or event that makes you try harder to do something; “Learners saw the word “spur” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”