Evidence-Based Reading: Environment & change

The words

Every word in this set, with what it means. Tap a word to hear it.

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.”

drainage

the process or system by which water or waste liquid flows away

“A clear definition of the word “drainage” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

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.””

sustainable

able to continue without causing damage to the environment

“During the environmental project discussion, “sustainable” signals a particular quality.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

sewerage

the system by which waste material and used water are carried away in sewers and then treated to stop it being harmful

“A clear definition of the word “sewerage” 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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

strenuous

A strenuous activity or action involves a lot of energy or effort

“The report describes the environmental project issue as strenuous.”

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.”

inundate

to cover an area with a large amount of water

“In the environmental project discussion, the verb “inundate” describes an action or change.”

aquatic

living or growing in water

“The report describes the environmental project issue as aquatic.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

conduction

the passage of electricity through wires, heat through metal, water through pipes etc

“Learners saw the word “conduction” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

filter

to remove unwanted substances from water, air etc by passing it through a special substance or piece of equipment

“Learners hear “filter” while following the environmental project explanation.”

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.”

orbit

the curved path travelled by an object which is moving around another much larger object such as the Earth, the Sun etc

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “orbit.””

decay

to be slowly destroyed by a natural chemical process, or to make something do this

“Learners hear “decay” while following the environmental project explanation.”

drought

a long period of dry weather when there is not enough water for plants and animals to live

“The speaker used the word “drought” 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.”

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.”

benign

a benign tumour (= unnatural growth in the body ) is not caused by cancer

“During the environmental project discussion, “benign” signals a particular quality.”

pigment

a natural substance that makes skin, hair, plants etc a particular colour

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pigment.””

verve

energy, excitement, or great pleasure

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “verve.””

inborn

an inborn quality or ability is one you have had naturally since birth

“The report describes the environmental project issue as inborn.”

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.”

zealous

someone who is zealous does or supports something with great energy

“During the environmental project discussion, “zealous” signals a particular quality.”

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.”

sap

the watery substance that carries food through a plant

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sap.””

flair

a natural ability to do something very well

“Learners saw the word “flair” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.””

resource

the ability to deal with practical problems

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “resource.””

squander

to carelessly waste money, time, opportunities etc

“A clear example helps learners use “squander” in a sentence about the environmental project.”

swamp

to suddenly cover an area with a lot of water

“In the environmental project discussion, the verb “swamp” describes an action or change.”

stratum

a layer of rock or earth

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “stratum.””

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.””

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.”

prodigy

A prodigy is someone young who has a great natural ability for something such as music, mathematics, or sports

“Learners saw the word “prodigy” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

aqueduct

An aqueduct is a large pipe or canal that carries a water supply to a city or a farming area

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “aqueduct.””

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.”

primeval

belonging to the earliest time in the existence of the universe or the Earth

“The report describes the environmental project issue as primeval.”

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.”

brine

water that contains a lot of salt and is used for preserving food

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “brine.””

permeable

material that is permeable allows water, gas etc to pass through it

“The speaker uses “permeable” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

primordial

existing at the beginning of time or the beginning of the Earth

“During the environmental project discussion, “primordial” signals a particular quality.”

energetic

having or needing a lot of energy or determination

“Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as energetic.”

saline

a special mixture of water and salt

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “saline.””

subterranean

beneath the surface of the earth

“Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as subterranean.”

vitality

great energy and eagerness to do things

“Learners saw the word “vitality” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

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.”

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.”

ecosystem

all the animals and plants in a particular area, and the way in which they are related to each other and to their environment

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “ecosystem.””

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.””

slurry

a mixture of water and mud, coal, or animal waste

“The speaker used the word “slurry” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

hydraulic

moved or operated by the pressure of water or other liquid

“The speaker uses “hydraulic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

lively

someone who is lively has a lot of energy and is very active

“The speaker uses “lively” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

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.”

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.”

alkaloid

any of a group of nitrogenous basic compounds found in plants, typically insoluble in water and physiologically active

“The speaker used the word “alkaloid” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

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.””

boisterous

someone, especially a child, who is boisterous makes a lot of noise and has a lot of energy

“During the environmental project discussion, “boisterous” signals a particular quality.”

gravitation

the force that causes two objects such as planets to move towards each other because of their mass

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “gravitation.””

rampart

a wide pile of earth or a stone wall built to protect a castle or city in the past

“A clear definition of the word “rampart” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

algae

a very simple plant without stems or leaves that grows in or near water

“Learners saw the word “algae” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

prodigal

someone who spends money carelessly and wastes their time – used humorously

“Learners saw the word “prodigal” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

vortex

a mass of wind or water that spins quickly and pulls things into its centre

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “vortex.””

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.”

urine

the yellow liquid waste that comes out of the body from the bladder

“A clear definition of the word “urine” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

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.”

naturalistic

painted, written etc according to the ideas of naturalism

“During the environmental project discussion, “naturalistic” signals a particular quality.”

ore

rock or earth from which metal can be obtained

“Learners saw the word “ore” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

desiccant

a substance, such as calcium oxide, that absorbs water and is used to remove moisture; a drying agent

“Learners saw the word “desiccant” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.”

vivacious

someone, especially a woman, who is vivacious has a lot of energy and a happy attractive manner – used to show approval

“The speaker uses “vivacious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

efficient

if someone or something is efficient, they work well without wasting time, money, or energy

“The speaker uses “efficient” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

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.””

petroleum

oil that is obtained from below the surface of the Earth and is used to make petrol, paraffin , and various chemical substances

“The speaker used the word “petroleum” 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.”

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.”

friction

the natural force that prevents one surface from sliding easily over another surface

“Learners saw the word “friction” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.””

hydrate

to supply someone or something with water to keep them healthy and in good condition

“The speaker explains how “hydrate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”

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.””

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.”

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.”

stagy

behaviour that is stagy is not natural and is like the way an actor behaves on a stage

“The report describes the environmental project issue as stagy.”

cataclysm

a violent or sudden event or change, such as a serious flood or earthquake

“The speaker used the word “cataclysm” 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.”

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.”

affectation

a way of behaving, speaking etc that is not sincere or natural

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “affectation.””

energy

the physical and mental strength that makes you able to do things

“Learners saw the word “energy” 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.”

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.”

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.”

eddy

a circular movement of water, wind, dust etc

“Learners hear “eddy” while following the environmental project explanation.”

expanse

a very large area of water, sky, land etc

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “expanse.””

glucose

a natural form of sugar that exists in fruit

“Learners saw the word “glucose” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

humidity

the amount of water contained in the air

“The speaker used the word “humidity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

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.”

artless

natural, honest, and sincere

“Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as artless.”

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.”

mortar

a mixture of cement or lime , and sand and water, used in building for holding bricks or stones together

“The speaker used the word “mortar” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

cholera

a serious disease that causes sickness and sometimes death. It is caused by eating infected food or drinking infected water.

“Learners saw the word “cholera” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.”

dilution

A dilution is a liquid that has been diluted with water or another liquid, so that it becomes weaker

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “dilution.””

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.”

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.”

voluble

If you say that someone is voluble, you mean that they talk a lot with great energy and enthusiasm

“The speaker uses “voluble” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

watershed

the time in the evening after which television programmes that are not considered suitable for children may be shown in Britain

“A clear definition of the word “watershed” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

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.””

hippopotamus

a large grey African animal with a big head and mouth that lives near water

“The speaker used the word “hippopotamus” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

hydrocarbon

a chemical compound that consists of hydrogen and carbon , such as coal or gas

“A clear definition of the word “hydrocarbon” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

moat

a deep wide hole, usually filled with water, dug around a castle as a defence

“The speaker used the word “moat” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

deposition

the natural process of depositing a substance on rocks or soil

“Learners saw the word “deposition” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

reactor

a large structure used for the controlled production of nuclear energy

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “reactor.””

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.””

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.”

resourceful

good at finding ways of dealing with practical problems

“During the environmental project discussion, “resourceful” signals a particular quality.”

drain

to make the water or liquid in something flow away

“Learners hear “drain” while following the environmental project explanation.”

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.”

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.”

habitat

the natural home of a plant or animal

“The speaker used the word “habitat” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

irrigate

to supply land or crops with water

“A clear example helps learners use “irrigate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”

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.””

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.”

refract

if glass or water refracts light, the light changes direction when it passes through the glass or water

“A clear example helps learners use “refract” in a sentence about the environmental project.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

leaven

a substance, especially yeast, that is added to a mixture of flour and water so that it will swell and can be baked into bread

“A clear definition of the word “leaven” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

catabolism

a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism

“A clear definition of the word “catabolism” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

hydrolysis

a chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water to produce other compounds

“Learners saw the word “hydrolysis” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

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.””

sealant

a substance that is put on the surface of something to protect it from air, water etc

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sealant.””

submersion

the action of going under water, or the state of being completely covered in liquid

“A clear definition of the word “submersion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

tadpole

a small creature that has a long tail, lives in water, and grows into a frog or toad

“The speaker used the word “tadpole” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

taxonomy

the process or a system of organizing things into different groups that show their natural relationships, especially plants or animals

“A clear definition of the word “taxonomy” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

calvinism

the Christian religious teachings of John Calvin, based on the idea that events on Earth are controlled by God and cannot be changed by humans

“Learners saw the word “calvinism” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

clairvoyance

the alleged power of perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “clairvoyance.””

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.”

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.””

dielectric

a substance or medium that can sustain a static electric field within it

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “dielectric.””

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.””

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.”

salamander

a small animal similar to a lizard , which lives on land and in the water

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “salamander.””

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.”

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.”

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.”

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.”

circumnavigate

to sail, fly, or travel completely around the Earth, an island etc

“Learners hear “circumnavigate” while following the environmental project explanation.”

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.”

consume

To consume an amount of fuel, energy, or time means to use it up

“Learners hear “consume” while following the environmental project explanation.”

detritus

pieces of waste that remain after something has been broken up or used

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “detritus.””

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.”

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.”

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.””

relict

a group of animals or plants that exists as a remnant of a formerly widely distributed group in an environment different from that in which it originated

“A clear definition of the word “relict” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

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.”

anhydrous

containing no water, esp no water of crystallization

“The speaker uses “anhydrous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”

disfigure

to spoil the appearance that something naturally has

“Learners hear “disfigure” while following the environmental project explanation.”

photon

a unit of energy that carries light and has zero mass

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “photon.””

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.”

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.”

vigorous

using a lot of energy and strength or determination

“Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as vigorous.”

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.”

bound

a long or high jump made with a lot of energy

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “bound.””

brown

having the colour of earth, wood, or coffee

“The report describes the environmental project issue as brown.”

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.”

douse

to stop a fire from burning by pouring water on it

“In the environmental project discussion, the verb “douse” describes an action or change.”

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.”

languid

moving slowly and involving very little energy

“The report describes the environmental project issue as languid.”

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.”

spit

the watery liquid that is produced in your mouth

“The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spit.””

spontaneity

Spontaneity is spontaneous, natural behaviour

“Learners saw the word “spontaneity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

aqueous

containing water or similar to water

“During the environmental project discussion, “aqueous” signals a particular quality.”

atmospheric

relating to the Earth’s atmosphere

“During the environmental project discussion, “atmospheric” signals a particular quality.”

boat

a vehicle that travels across water

“Learners saw the word “boat” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

lake

a large area of water surrounded by land

“The speaker used the word “lake” while explaining the environmental project problem.”

lassitude

tiredness and lack of energy or interest

“Learners saw the word “lassitude” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”

frisky

full of energy and fun

“The report describes the environmental project issue as frisky.”

catchment

In geography, catchment is the process of collecting water, in particular the process of water flowing from the ground and collecting in a river. Catchment is also the water that is collected in this way.

“A clear definition of the word “catchment” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”

static

Something that is static does not move or change

“The report describes the environmental project issue as static.”