SAT Environment and science

Writing & Language: Environment & change

Words for revising clarity, precision, and rhetorical effectiveness. Focus: environment & change.

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Environment & science
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harbour: an area of water next to the land where the water is calm, so that ships are safe when they are inside it; “A clear definition of the word “harbour” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
planetarium: a building where lights on a curved ceiling show the movements of planets and stars; “Learners saw the word “planetarium” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
wilderness: A wilderness is a desert or other area of natural land which is not used by people; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wilderness.””
main: a large pipe or wire carrying the public supply of water, electricity, or gas; “The speaker used the word “main” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
excrement: the solid waste material that you get rid of through your bowels; “A clear definition of the word “excrement” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
air: the mixture of gases around the Earth, that we breathe; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “air.””
setting: the place where something is or where something happens, and the general environment; “Learners saw the word “setting” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
plough: to turn over the earth using a plough so that seeds can be planted; “A clear example helps learners use “plough” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
backup: Backup consists of extra equipment, resources, or people that you can get help or support from if necessary; “Learners saw the word “backup” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
bulldozer: a powerful vehicle with a broad metal blade, used for moving earth and rocks, destroying buildings etc; “A clear definition of the word “bulldozer” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
corrode: if metal corrodes, or if something corrodes it, it is slowly destroyed by the effect of water, chemicals etc; “Learners hear “corrode” while following the environmental project explanation.”
dike: A dike is a thick wall that is built to stop water flooding onto very low-lying land from a river or from the ocean; “The speaker used the word “dike” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
nutritious: food that is nutritious is full of the natural substances that your body needs to stay healthy or to grow properly; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as nutritious.”
pier: a structure that is built over and into the water so that boats can stop next to it or people can walk along it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “pier.””
rice: a food that consists of small white or brown grains that you boil in water until they become soft enough to eat; “A clear definition of the word “rice” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
shellfish: an animal that lives in water, has a shell, and can be eaten as food, for example crab s , lobster s , and oyster s; “Learners saw the word “shellfish” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
underwater: Something that exists or happens underwater exists or happens below the surface of the ocean, a river, or a lake; “The report explains why the environmental project pattern developed underwater.”
bladder: the organ in your body that holds urine (= waste liquid ) until it is passed out of your body; “Learners saw the word “bladder” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
hose: a long rubber or plastic tube that can be moved and bent to put water onto fires, gardens etc; “A clear definition of the word “hose” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
iceberg: a very large mass of ice floating in the sea, most of which is under the surface of the water; “The speaker used the word “iceberg” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
pollutant: a substance that makes air, water, soil etc dangerously dirty, and is caused by cars, factories etc; “A clear definition of the word “pollutant” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sanitary: relating to the ways that dirt, infection, and waste are removed, so that places are clean and healthy for people to live in; “During the environmental project discussion, “sanitary” signals a particular quality.”
silica: a chemical compound that exists naturally as sand, quartz , and flint , used in making glass; “The speaker used the word “silica” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
snow: soft white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky in cold weather and cover the ground; “A clear definition of the word “snow” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
trouble: to say something or ask someone to do something which may use or waste their time or upset them; “The speaker explains how “trouble” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
capability: the natural ability, skill, or power that makes a machine, person, or organization able to do something, especially something difficult; “Learners saw the word “capability” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
diver: someone who swims or works under water using special equipment to help them breathe; “Learners saw the word “diver” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
ghostly: Something that is ghostly seems unreal or unnatural and may be frightening because of this; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as ghostly.”
lagoon: a lake of sea water that is partly separated from the sea by rocks, sand, or coral; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “lagoon.””
meteor: a piece of rock or metal that travels through space, and makes a bright line in the night sky when it falls down towards the Earth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “meteor.””
peninsula: a piece of land almost completely surrounded by water but joined to a large area of land; “A clear definition of the word “peninsula” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
slag: a waste material similar to glass, which remains after metal has been obtained from rock; “A clear definition of the word “slag” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
torrent: a large amount of water moving very quickly and strongly in a particular direction; “Learners saw the word “torrent” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
mammoth: an animal like a large hairy elephant that lived on Earth thousands of years ago; “A clear definition of the word “mammoth” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sod: a piece of earth or the layer of earth with grass and roots growing in it; “Learners saw the word “sod” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
stream: a flow of water, air, smoke etc, or the direction in which it is flowing; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “stream.””
turtle: a reptile that lives mainly in water and has a soft body covered by a hard shell; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “turtle.””
waterfall: a place where water from a river or stream falls down over a cliff or rock; “Learners saw the word “waterfall” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
watertight: a watertight container, roof, door etc does not allow water to get in or out; “During the environmental project discussion, “watertight” signals a particular quality.”
wharf: a structure that is built out into the water so that boats can stop next to it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “wharf.””
amphibian: an animal such as a frog that can live both on land and in water; “The speaker used the word “amphibian” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
aquarium: a clear glass or plastic container for fish and other water animals; “The speaker used the word “aquarium” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
capsize: if a boat capsizes, or if you capsize it, it turns over in the water; “A clear example helps learners use “capsize” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
celsius: a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 0˚ and boils at 100˚; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “celsius.””
dough: a mixture of flour and water ready to be baked into bread, pastry etc; “A clear definition of the word “dough” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
keel: a bar along the bottom of a boat that keeps it steady in the water; “The speaker used the word “keel” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
scum: an unpleasant dirty substance that forms on the surface of water; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “scum.””
ski: to move on skis for sport or in order to travel on snow or water; “A clear example helps learners use “ski” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
sky: the space above the earth where clouds and the sun and stars appear; “A clear definition of the word “sky” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
sleep: the natural state of resting your mind and body, usually at night; “The speaker used the word “sleep” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
stop: to block a hole or pipe so that water, smoke etc cannot go through it; “Learners hear “stop” while following the environmental project explanation.”
waterfront: the part of a town or an area of land next to the sea, a river etc; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “waterfront.””
wild: living in a natural state, not changed or controlled by people; “The report describes the environmental project issue as wild.”
wring: to tightly twist a wet cloth or wet clothes in order to remove water; “A clear example helps learners use “wring” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
biological: relating to the natural processes performed by living things; “The speaker uses “biological” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
complexion: the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face; “Learners saw the word “complexion” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
deform: to change or spoil the usual or natural shape of sth; “The speaker explains how “deform” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
environmentalist: someone who is concerned about protecting the environment; “Learners saw the word “environmentalist” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
enzyme: a chemical substance that is produced in a plant or animal, and helps chemical changes to take place in the plant or animal; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “enzyme.””
feat: something that is an impressive achievement, because it needs a lot of skill, strength etc to do; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “feat.””
impulse: a sudden strong desire to do something without thinking about whether it is a sensible thing to do; “A clear definition of the word “impulse” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
ingenious: an ingenious plan, idea, or object works well and is the result of clever thinking and new ideas; “The speaker uses “ingenious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
inspiration: a good idea about what you should do, write, say etc, especially one which you get suddenly; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “inspiration.””
irony: a situation that is unusual or amusing because something strange happens, or the opposite of what is expected happens or is true; “The speaker used the word “irony” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
mirage: an effect caused by hot air in a desert, which makes you think that you can see objects when they are not actually there; “The speaker used the word “mirage” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
mound: a pile of earth or stones that looks like a small hill; “A clear definition of the word “mound” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
paraphrase: a statement that expresses in a shorter, clearer, or different way what someone has said or written; “A clear definition of the word “paraphrase” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
planetary: Planetary means relating to or belonging to planets; “The report describes the environmental project issue as planetary.”
ravage: A town, country, or economy that has been ravaged is one that has been damaged so much that it is almost completely destroyed; “Learners hear “ravage” while following the environmental project explanation.”
rectangle: a shape that has four straight sides, two of which are usually longer than the other two, and four 90˚ angles at the corners; “The speaker used the word “rectangle” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
resilience: the ability to become strong, happy, or successful again after a difficult situation or event; “A clear definition of the word “resilience” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
scar: a feeling of fear or sadness that remains with you for a long time after an unpleasant experience; “The speaker used the word “scar” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
skin: the natural outer layer of a person’s or animal’s body; “The speaker used the word “skin” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
souvenir: an object that you buy or keep to remind yourself of a special occasion or a place you have visited; “A clear definition of the word “souvenir” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
swim: to move yourself through water using your arms and legs; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “swim” describes an action or change.”
thrift: wise and careful use of money, so that none is wasted; “The speaker used the word “thrift” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
vicious: very unkind in a way that is intended to hurt someone’s feelings or make their character seem bad; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as vicious.”
appreciable: An appreciable amount or effect is large enough to be important or clearly noticed; “The report describes the environmental project issue as appreciable.”
astronomer: a scientist who studies the stars and planet s; “Learners saw the word “astronomer” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
dung: solid waste from animals, especially cows; “Learners saw the word “dung” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
earthenware: Earthenware objects are referred to as earthenware; “Learners saw the word “earthenware” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
endurance: the ability to continue doing something difficult or painful over a long period of time; “The speaker used the word “endurance” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
erosion: the process by which rock or soil is gradually destroyed by wind, rain, or the sea; “A clear definition of the word “erosion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
fidelity: when you are loyal to your husband, girlfriend etc, by not having sex with anyone else; “Learners saw the word “fidelity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
freezing: below the temperature at which water turns to ice; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as freezing.”
gamble: to risk money or possessions on the result of something such as a game or a race, when you do not know for certain what the result will be; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “gamble” describes an action or change.”
hearth: the area of floor around a fireplace in a house; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “hearth.””
induce: to persuade someone to do something, especially something that does not seem wise; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “induce” describes an action or change.”
juvenile: A juvenile is a child or young person who is not yet old enough to be regarded as an adult; “Learners saw the word “juvenile” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
precarious: a precarious situation or state is one which may very easily or quickly become worse; “The speaker uses “precarious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
rampant: a plant that is rampant grows and spreads quickly, in a way that is difficult to control; “During the environmental project discussion, “rampant” signals a particular quality.”
reckless: not caring or worrying about the possible bad or dangerous results of your actions; “The report describes the environmental project issue as reckless.”
revive: to bring something back after it has not been used or has not existed for a period of time; “The speaker explains how “revive” is used in a report 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.”
supernatural: The supernatural is things that are supernatural; “Learners saw the word “supernatural” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
supposition: something that you think is true, even though you are not certain and cannot prove it; “The speaker used the word “supposition” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
unnatural: different from what you would normally expect; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as unnatural.”
Venus: the planetthat is second in order from the Sun; “The speaker used the word “venus” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
wash: to clean something using water and a type of soap; “A clear example helps learners use “wash” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
aggregate: the total after a lot of different figures or points have been added together; “A clear definition of the word “aggregate” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
animate: to give life or energy to something; “A clear example helps learners use “animate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
avalanche: a large mass of snow, ice, and rocks that falls down the side of a mountain; “A clear definition of the word “avalanche” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
catastrophe: a terrible event in which there is a lot of destruction, suffering, or death; “Learners saw the word “catastrophe” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
chaste: not having sex with anyone, or not with anyone except your husband or wife; “The report describes the environmental project issue as chaste.”
coerce: to force someone to do something they do not want to do by threatening them; “The speaker explains how “coerce” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
collide: to hit something or someone that is moving in a different direction from you; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “collide” describes an action or change.”
concede: to admit that something is true or correct, although you wish it were not true; “The speaker explains how “concede” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
conception: an idea about what something is like, or a general understanding of something; “Learners saw the word “conception” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
contradict: to disagree with something, especially by saying that the opposite is true; “A clear example helps learners use “contradict” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
cylinder: a shape, object, or container with circular ends and long straight sides; “Learners saw the word “cylinder” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
diversion: a change in the direction or use of something, or the act of changing it; “A clear definition of the word “diversion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
dormant: not active or not growing at the present time but able to be active later; “The speaker uses “dormant” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
earthen: an earthen floor or wall is made of soil; “During the environmental project discussion, “earthen” signals a particular quality.”
ecologist: a scientist who studies ecology; “The speaker used the word “ecologist” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
exuberant: exuberant decorations, patterns etc are exciting and complicated or colourful; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as exuberant.”
fuse: a short thin piece of wire inside electrical equipment which prevents damage by melting and stopping the electricity when there is too much power; “A clear definition of the word “fuse” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
hail: to call to someone in order to greet them or try to attract their attention; “Learners hear “hail” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
heater: a machine for making air or water hotter; “The speaker used the word “heater” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
hydroelectric: using water power to produce electricity; “The speaker uses “hydroelectric” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
imminent: an event that is imminent, especially an unpleasant one, will happen very soon; “The speaker uses “imminent” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
impetus: an influence that makes something happen or makes it happen more quickly; “A clear definition of the word “impetus” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
inject: to put liquid, especially a drug, into someone’s body by using a special needle; “The speaker explains how “inject” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
medieval: connected with the Middle Ages ( the period between about 1100 and 1500 AD ); “During the environmental project discussion, “medieval” signals a particular quality.”
misfortune: very bad luck, or something that happens to you as a result of bad luck; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “misfortune.””
notable: important, interesting, excellent, or unusual enough to be noticed or mentioned; “The speaker uses “notable” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
pamphlet: a very thin book with paper covers, that gives information about something; “A clear definition of the word “pamphlet” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
pedal: to turn or push the pedals on a bicycle or other machine with your feet; “Learners hear “pedal” while following the environmental project explanation.”
pedestrian: someone who is walking, especially along a street or other place used by cars; “A clear definition of the word “pedestrian” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
pretentious: if someone or something is pretentious, they try to seem more important, intelligent, or high class than they really are in order to be impressive; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as pretentious.”
prolong: to deliberately make something such as a feeling or an activity last longer; “The speaker explains how “prolong” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
shatter: to break suddenly into very small pieces, or to make something break in this way; “A clear example helps learners use “shatter” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
stimulus: something that helps a process to develop more quickly or more strongly; “Learners saw the word “stimulus” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
subside: if a feeling, pain, sound etc subsides, it gradually becomes less and then stops; “A clear example helps learners use “subside” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
sunlight: natural light that comes from the sun; “Learners saw the word “sunlight” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
waterway: a river or canal that boats travel on; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “waterway.””
watery: full of water or relating to water; “The report describes the environmental project issue as watery.”
alternative: something you can choose to do or use instead of something else; “A clear definition of the word “alternative” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
analogy: something that seems similar between two situations, processes etc; “A clear definition of the word “analogy” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
cherish: to love someone or something very much and take care of them well; “Learners hear “cherish” while following the environmental project explanation.”
conviction: the feeling of being sure about something and having no doubts; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “conviction.””
cue: an action or event that is a signal for something else to happen; “The speaker used the word “cue” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
cumulative: increasing gradually as more of something is added or happens; “During the environmental project discussion, “cumulative” signals a particular quality.”
discriminate: to treat a person or group differently from another in an unfair way; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “discriminate” describes an action or change.”
distil: If a liquid such as whisky or water is distilled, it is heated until it changes into steam or vapour and then cooled until it becomes liquid again. This is usually done in order to make it pure.; “The speaker explains how “distil” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
fastidious: very careful about small details in your appearance, work etc; “During the environmental project discussion, “fastidious” signals a particular quality.”
foster: to help a skill, feeling, idea etc develop over a period of time; “A clear example helps learners use “foster” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
manifest: a list of passengers or goods carried on a ship, plane, or train; “A clear definition of the word “manifest” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
nurture: to feed and take care of a child or a plant while it is growing; “The speaker explains how “nurture” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
opaque: opaque glass or liquid is difficult to see through and often thick; “During the environmental project discussion, “opaque” signals a particular quality.”
overlap: the amount by which two activities, ideas, things etc overlap; “The speaker used the word “overlap” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
oxide: a substance which is produced when a substance is combined with oxygen; “The speaker used the word “oxide” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
potent: having a very powerful effect or influence on your body or mind; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as potent.”
repel: to make someone who is attacking you go away, by fighting them; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “repel” describes an action or change.”
romanticism: a way of writing or painting that was popular in the late 18th and early 19th century, in which feelings, imagination, and wild natural beauty were considered more important than anything else; “Learners saw the word “romanticism” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
script: The person who scripts a movie or a radio or television play writes it; “The speaker explains how “script” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
straightforward: honest about your feelings or opinions and not hiding anything; “During the environmental project discussion, “straightforward” signals a particular quality.”
subtle: not easy to notice or understand unless you pay careful attention; “During the environmental project discussion, “subtle” signals a particular quality.”
translucent: not trans-parent, but clear enough to allow light to pass through; “During the environmental project discussion, “translucent” signals a particular quality.”
trigger: to make something happen very quickly, especially a series of events; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “trigger” describes an action or change.”
advent: the time when something first begins to be widely used; “Learners saw the word “advent” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
aggravate: to make a bad situation, an illness, or an injury worse; “Learners hear “aggravate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
aspire: to desire and work towards achieving something important; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “aspire” describes an action or change.”
cereal: a breakfast food made from grain and usually eaten with milk; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “cereal.””
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.”
deluge: a large flood, or period when there is a lot of rain; “Learners saw the word “deluge” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
demolish: to prove that an idea or opinion is completely wrong; “The speaker explains how “demolish” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
deplete: To deplete a stock or amount of something means to reduce it; “A clear example helps learners use “deplete” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
detach: to remove sth from sth larger; to become separated from sth; “The speaker explains how “detach” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
displace: to take the place or position of something or someone; “The speaker explains how “displace” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
dwindle: to gradually become less and less or smaller and smaller; “A clear example helps learners use “dwindle” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
eject: to make someone leave a place or building by using force; “A clear example helps learners use “eject” 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.”
excavate: to make a hole in the ground by digging up soil etc; “The speaker explains how “excavate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
extinct: an extinct type of animal or plant does not exist any more; “During the environmental project discussion, “extinct” signals a particular quality.”
foil: to prevent something bad that someone is planning to do; “Learners hear “foil” while following the environmental project explanation.”
hinder: to make it difficult for something to develop or succeed; “Learners hear “hinder” while following the environmental project explanation.”
illusion: an idea or opinion that is wrong, especially about yourself; “A clear definition of the word “illusion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
impair: to damage something or make it not as good as it should be; “Learners hear “impair” while following the environmental project explanation.”
inhibit: to prevent something from growing or developing well; “A clear example helps learners use “inhibit” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
marsh: an area of low flat ground that is always wet and soft; “A clear definition of the word “marsh” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
monarchy: the system in which a country is ruled by a king or queen; “The speaker used the word “monarchy” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
onset: the beginning of something, especially something bad; “The speaker used the word “onset” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
overlook: to not notice something, or not see how important it is; “The speaker explains how “overlook” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
palatable: palatable food or drink has a pleasant or acceptable taste; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as palatable.”
perimeter: the whole length of the border around an area or shape; “The speaker used the word “perimeter” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
polar: close to or relating to the North Pole or the South Pole; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as polar.”
polish: an act of polishing a surface to make it smooth and shiny; “A clear definition of the word “polish” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
simultaneous: things that are simultaneous happen at exactly the same time; “The speaker uses “simultaneous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
surpass: to be even better or greater than someone or something else; “The speaker explains how “surpass” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
toxic: containing poison, or caused by poisonous substances; “During the environmental project discussion, “toxic” signals a particular quality.”
vegetation: Plants, trees, and flowers can be referred to as vegetation; “Learners saw the word “vegetation” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
virus: a very small living thing that causes infectious illnesses; “The speaker used the word “virus” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
vulnerable: someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt; “The report describes the environmental project issue as vulnerable.”
ample: large in a way that is attractive or pleasant; “During the environmental project discussion, “ample” signals a particular quality.”
annihilate: to destroy something or someone completely; “The speaker explains how “annihilate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
ascent: the act of climbing something or moving upwards; “Learners saw the word “ascent” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
clockwise: in the same direction as the hands of a clock move; “The speaker explained the environmental project change clockwise.”
credible: deserving or able to be believed or trusted; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as credible.”
deft: a deft movement is skilful, and often quick; “During the environmental project discussion, “deft” signals a particular quality.”
devastate: to damage something very badly or completely; “The speaker explains how “devastate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
divert: to change the direction in which something travels; “Learners hear “divert” 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.”
essence: the most basic and important quality of something; “Learners saw the word “essence” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
esteem: to respect and admire someone or something; “A clear example helps learners use “esteem” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
everlasting: continuing for ever, even after someone has died; “The report describes the environmental project issue as everlasting.”
evoke: to produce a strong feeling or memory in someone; “Learners hear “evoke” while following the environmental project explanation.”
explicit: expressed in a way that is very clear and direct; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as explicit.”
fluid: a situation that is fluid is likely to change; “The report describes the environmental project issue as fluid.”
fragile: weak and uncertain; easily destroyed or spoilt; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as fragile.”
intelligible: Something that is intelligible can be understood; “The report describes the environmental project issue as intelligible.”
junction: a place where one road, track etc joins another; “Learners saw the word “junction” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
magnitude: the great size or importance of something; “Learners saw the word “magnitude” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
negligible: too slight or unimportant to have any effect; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as negligible.”
portray: to describe or represent something or someone; “The speaker explains how “portray” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
propel: to move, drive, or push something forward; “Learners hear “propel” while following the environmental project explanation.”
readily: quickly, willingly, and without complaining; “The team responded readily when the environmental project plan changed.”
reign: the period when someone is king, queen, or emperor; “The speaker used the word “reign” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
resemblance: the fact of being or looking similar to sb/sth; “The speaker used the word “resemblance” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
spectacle: A spectacle is a strange or interesting sight; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spectacle.””
supplementary: provided in addition to what already exists; “The speaker uses “supplementary” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
surmount: to succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; “The speaker explains how “surmount” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
temper: a tendency to become angry suddenly or easily; “The speaker used the word “temper” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
temperate: behaviour that is temperate is calm and sensible; “During the environmental project discussion, “temperate” signals a particular quality.”
thermal: a rising current of warm air used by birds; “The speaker used the word “thermal” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
versatile: someone who is versatile has many different skills; “During the environmental project discussion, “versatile” signals a particular quality.”
absurd: completely stupid or unreasonable; “The speaker uses “absurd” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
arduous: involving a lot of strength and effort; “During the environmental project discussion, “arduous” signals a particular quality.”
deliberate: to think about something very carefully; “The speaker explains how “deliberate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
edible: something that is edible can be eaten; “The speaker uses “edible” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
eternal: continuing for ever and having no end; “During the environmental project discussion, “eternal” signals a particular quality.”
fascinate: to attract or interest sb very much; “Learners hear “fascinate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
imaginative: containing new and interesting ideas; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as imaginative.”
imperative: something that must be done urgently; “Learners saw the word “imperative” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
innumerable: very many, or too many to be counted; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as innumerable.”
legitimate: to make something official or legal; “The speaker explains how “legitimate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
lethal: causing death, or able to cause death; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as lethal.”
monotonous: boring because of always being the same; “The speaker uses “monotonous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
mundane: ordinary and not interesting or exciting; “The report describes the environmental project issue as mundane.”
notorious: famous or well-known for something bad; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as notorious.”
numerical: expressed or considered in numbers; “The report describes the environmental project issue as numerical.”
proficiency: a good standard of ability and skill; “A clear definition of the word “proficiency” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
profound: having a strong influence or effect; “The speaker uses “profound” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
ramble: a walk in the countryside for pleasure; “A clear definition of the word “ramble” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”