GRE Environment and science

Issue & Argument: Environment & change

Language for evaluating claims, assumptions, and the strength of support. Focus: environment & change.

Independent GRE study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Advanced · C1
250 words

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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.”
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.”
mound: a pile of earth or stones that looks like a small hill; “A clear definition of the word “mound” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
planetary: Planetary means relating to or belonging to planets; “The report describes the environmental project issue as planetary.”
babble: to make a sound like water moving over stones; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “babble” describes an action or change.”
effluent: liquid waste, especially chemicals or sewage; “The speaker used the word “effluent” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
exhilarating: making you feel happy, excited, and full of energy; “The report describes the environmental project issue as exhilarating.”
puddle: a small pool of liquid, especially rainwater; “Learners saw the word “puddle” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
slough: an area of land covered in deep dirty water or mud; “Learners saw the word “slough” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
crustal: of or relating to the earth's crust; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as crustal.”
physical: relating to or following natural laws; “The speaker uses “physical” 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.””
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
untamed: untamed land is still in its natural state and has not been developed by people; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as untamed.”
garbage: waste material, such as paper, empty containers, and food thrown away; “The speaker used the word “garbage” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
drain: to make the water or liquid in something flow away; “Learners hear “drain” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
fountain: a structure from which water is pushed up into the air, used for example as decoration in a garden or park; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fountain.””
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.”
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.”
by-product: something additional that is produced during a natural or industrial process; “The speaker used the word “by-product” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
clay: a type of heavy sticky earth that can be used for making pots, bricks etc; “The speaker used the word “clay” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
Saturn: the planet that is sixth in order from the sun and is surrounded by large rings; “The speaker used the word “saturn” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.””
consume: To consume an amount of fuel, energy, or time means to use it up; “Learners hear “consume” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
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.”
overgraze: to graze (land) beyond its capacity to sustain stock; “The speaker explains how “overgraze” 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.”
landfill: a place where waste is buried under the ground; “Learners saw the word “landfill” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
magma: hot melted rock below the surface of the Earth; “A clear definition of the word “magma” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
spoilage: waste resulting from something being spoiled; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “spoilage.””
turbid: turbid water or liquid is dirty and muddy; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as turbid.”
contrived: seeming false and not natural; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as contrived.”
chlorine: a greenish-yellow gas with a strong smell that is used to keep the water in swimming pools clean. It is a chemical element: symbol Cl; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “chlorine.””
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.”
diaper: a piece of soft cloth or soft paper that is put between a baby’s legs and fastened around its waist to hold liquid and solid waste; “The speaker used the word “diaper” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
rangeland: land that naturally produces forage plants suitable for grazing but where rainfall is too low or erratic for growing crops; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “rangeland.””
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.”
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.”
crustacean: an animal such as a lobster or a crab that has a hard outer shell and several pairs of legs, and usually lives in water; “The speaker used the word “crustacean” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
solitary: someone who lives completely alone; “A clear definition of the word “solitary” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
stalemate: a situation in which it seems impossible to settle an argument or disagreement, and neither side can get an advantage; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “stalemate.””
theophylline: a white crystalline slightly water-soluble alkaloid that is an isomer of theobromine: it occurs in plants, such as tea, and is used to treat asthma; “The speaker used the word “theophylline” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
vertebrate: a living creature that has a backbone; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “vertebrate.””
adverse: not good or favourable; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as adverse.”
arable: relating to growing crops; “During the environmental project discussion, “arable” signals a particular quality.”
azoic: without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as azoic.”
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.”
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.”
celestial: relating to the sky or heaven; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as celestial.”
cohere: if ideas, arguments, beliefs, statements etc cohere, they are connected in a clear and reasonable way; “Learners hear “cohere” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
perigee: the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is nearest the earth; “The speaker used the word “perigee” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
seine: a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water by means of floats at the top and weights at the bottom; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “seine.””
sparse: existing only in small amounts; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as sparse.”
symmetric: (of a relation) holding between a pair of arguments x and y when and only when it holds between y and x, as; “The speaker uses “symmetric” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
tarpaulin: a large heavy cloth or piece of thick plastic that water will not pass through, used to keep rain off things; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “tarpaulin.””
water: the clear liquid without colour, smell, or taste that falls as rain and that is used for drinking, washing etc; “In this environmental project, the word “water” helps express a precise idea.”
afloat: If someone or something is afloat, they remain partly above the surface of water and do not sink; “The result was described afloat in the final environmental project paragraph.”
denote: to mean something; “A clear example helps learners use “denote” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
discrete: clearly separate; “During the environmental project discussion, “discrete” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
genial: friendly and happy; “The report describes the environmental project issue as genial.”
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.”
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.”
immense: extremely large; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as immense.”
lithosphere: the rigid outer layer of the earth, having an average thickness of about 75 km and comprising the earth's crust and the solid part of the mantle above the asthenosphere; “A clear definition of the word “lithosphere” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
mansion: a very large house; “The speaker used the word “mansion” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
meridian: one of the imaginary lines from the North Pole to the South Pole, drawn on a map of the Earth; “The speaker used the word “meridian” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
monarch: a king or queen; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “monarch.””
naturalize: if someone born outside a particular country is naturalized, they become a citizen of that country; “A clear example helps learners use “naturalize” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
noxious: harmful or poisonous; “The speaker uses “noxious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
periphery: the edge of an area; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “periphery.””
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.”
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.”
autotype: a photographic process for producing prints in black and white, using a carbon pigment; “A clear definition of the word “autotype” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
counterattack: an attack you make against someone who has attacked you, in a war, sport, or argument; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “counterattack.””
dendrology: the branch of botany that is concerned with the natural history of trees and shrubs; “A clear definition of the word “dendrology” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
gnat: A gnat is a very small flying insect that bites people and usually lives near water; “Learners saw the word “gnat” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
isthmus: a narrow piece of land with water on both sides, that connects two larger areas of land; “The speaker used the word “isthmus” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
pollen: a fine powder produced by flowers, which is carried by the wind or by insects to other flowers of the same type, making them produce seeds; “Learners saw the word “pollen” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
realistic: judging and dealing with situations in a practical way according to what is actually possible rather than what you would like to happen; “The report describes the environmental project issue as realistic.”
seismograph: an instrument that measures and records the movement of the earth during an earthquake; “Learners saw the word “seismograph” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
spoor: the track of footmarks or solid waste that a wild animal leaves as it moves along; “A clear definition of the word “spoor” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
stitch: a short piece of thread that has been sewn into a piece of cloth, or the action of the thread going into and out of the cloth; “A clear definition of the word “stitch” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
stratosphere: the outer part of the air surrounding the Earth, from 10 to 50 kilometres above the Earth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “stratosphere.””
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.”
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.””
antifreeze: a liquid that is put in the water in car engines to stop it from freezing; “The speaker used the word “antifreeze” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
backwater: a part of a river away from the main part, where the water does not move; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “backwater.””
ballast: heavy material that is carried by a ship to make it more steady in the water; “A clear definition of the word “ballast” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
carbonate: a salt (= chemical substance formed by an acid ) that contains carbon and oxygen; “A clear definition of the word “carbonate” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
caterpillar: a small creature like a worm with many legs that eats leaves and that develops into a butterfly or other flying insect; “A clear definition of the word “caterpillar” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.””
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.”
kelvin: a scale of temperature in which water freezes at 273.15 K and boils at 373.15 K; “The speaker used the word “kelvin” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
mammoth: an animal like a large hairy elephant that lived on Earth thousands of years ago; “A clear definition of the word “mammoth” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
metabolize: to change food in your body into energy and new cells, using chemical processes; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “metabolize” describes an action or change.”
metamorphic: metamorphic rock is formed by the continuous effects of pressure, heat, or water; “The speaker uses “metamorphic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
microbe: an extremely small living thing which you can only see if you use a microscope . Some microbes can cause diseases.; “The speaker used the word “microbe” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
oomph: a quality that makes something attractive and exciting and that shows energy; “A clear definition of the word “oomph” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
patina: a greenish layer that forms naturally on the surface of copper or bronze; “The speaker used the word “patina” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
point: a single fact, idea, or opinion that is part of an argument or discussion; “Learners saw the word “point” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
spaghetti: a type of pasta in very long thin pieces, that is cooked in boiling water; “The speaker used the word “spaghetti” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
upstream: along a river, in the opposite direction from the way the water is flowing; “The report explains why the environmental project pattern developed upstream.”
bureaucracy: a complicated official system that is annoying or confusing because it has a lot of rules, processes etc; “Learners saw the word “bureaucracy” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
campsite: an area where people can camp, often with a water supply and toilets; “Learners saw the word “campsite” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.””
diatom: any microscopic unicellular alga of the phylum Bacillariophyta, occurring in marine or fresh water singly or in colonies, each cell having a cell wall made of two halves and impregnated with silica; “Learners saw the word “diatom” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
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.”
downstream: in the direction that the water in a river or stream is flowing; “The speaker explained the environmental project change downstream.”
forge: a large piece of equipment that produces high temperatures, used for heating and shaping metal objects; “A clear definition of the word “forge” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
fusion: A fusion of different qualities, ideas, or things is something new that is created by joining them together; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fusion.””
incontinent: unable to control the passing of liquid or solid waste from your body; “The speaker uses “incontinent” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
innovative: an innovative idea or way of doing something is new, different, and better than those that existed before; “During the environmental project discussion, “innovative” signals a particular quality.”
missile: a weapon that can fly over long distances and that explodes when it hits the thing it has been aimed at; “Learners saw the word “missile” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
radiocarbon: Radiocarbon is a type of carbon that is radioactive, and which therefore breaks up slowly at a regular rate. Its presence in an object can be measured in order to find out how old the object is.; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “radiocarbon.””
rancorous: A rancorous argument or person is full of bitterness and anger; “The report describes the environmental project issue as rancorous.”
retrospect: thinking back to a time in the past, especially with the advantage of knowing more now than you did then; “A clear definition of the word “retrospect” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
scum: an unpleasant dirty substance that forms on the surface of water; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “scum.””
substratum: a layer that lies beneath another layer, especially in the earth; “Learners saw the word “substratum” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
adapt: to gradually change your behaviour and attitudes in order to be successful in a new situation; “Learners hear “adapt” while following the environmental project explanation.”
catalyst: a substance that makes a chemical reaction happen more quickly without being changed itself; “The speaker used the word “catalyst” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
combat: to try to stop something bad from happening or getting worse - used especially in news reports; “Learners hear “combat” while following the environmental project explanation.”
consecutive: consecutive numbers or periods of time follow one after the other without any interruptions; “The report describes the environmental project issue as consecutive.”
draft: to write a plan, letter, report etc that will need to be changed before it is in its finished form; “The speaker explains how “draft” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
ewer: a large container for water, that was used in the past; “A clear definition of the word “ewer” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
exhilaration: a feeling of being happy, excited, and full of energy; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “exhilaration.””
forecast: a description of what is likely to happen in the future, based on the information that you have now; “A clear definition of the word “forecast” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
hygroscopic: (of a substance) tending to absorb water from the air; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as hygroscopic.”
initial: to write your initials on a document to make it official or to show that you agree with something; “Learners hear “initial” while following the environmental project explanation.”
melanin: a natural dark brown colour in human skin, hair, and eyes; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “melanin.””
previous: A previous event or thing is one that happened or existed before the one that you are talking about; “The speaker uses “previous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
saliva: the liquid that is produced naturally in your mouth; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “saliva.””
snowflake: a small soft flat piece of frozen water that falls as snow; “Learners saw the word “snowflake” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
staple: a small piece of thin wire that is pushed into sheets of paper and bent over to hold them together; “The speaker used the word “staple” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
supplement: to add something, especially to what you earn or eat, in order to increase it to an acceptable level; “The speaker explains how “supplement” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
transmit: to send out electronic signals, messages etc using radio, television, or other similar equipment; “Learners hear “transmit” while following the environmental project explanation.”
canopy: a cover made of cloth that is fixed above a bed, seat etc as a decoration or as a shelter; “Learners saw the word “canopy” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
canyon: a deep valley with very steep sides of rock that usually has a river running through it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “canyon.””
comparable: similar to something else in size, number, quality etc, so that you can make a comparison; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as comparable.”
consult: to ask for information or advice from someone because it is their job to know something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “consult” describes an action or change.”
crucial: something that is crucial is extremely important, because everything else depends on it; “During the environmental project discussion, “crucial” signals a particular quality.”
defecate: to get rid of waste matter from your bowel s; “The speaker explains how “defecate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
eddy: a circular movement of water, wind, dust etc; “Learners hear “eddy” while following the environmental project explanation.”
extraterrestrial: relating to things that exist outside the Earth; “The speaker uses “extraterrestrial” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
genuine: a genuine feeling, desire etc is one that you really feel, not one you pretend to feel; “During the environmental project discussion, “genuine” signals a particular quality.”
infest: if insects, rats etc infest a place, there are a lot of them and they usually cause damage; “The speaker explains how “infest” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
invalid: a contract, ticket, claim etc that is invalid is not legally or officially acceptable; “During the environmental project discussion, “invalid” signals a particular quality.”
linger: to continue looking at or dealing with something for longer than is usual or desirable; “The speaker explains how “linger” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
lodge: a small house on the land of a large country house, usually at the main entrance gate; “A clear definition of the word “lodge” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
maelstrom: dust or water that moves very quickly in circles; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “maelstrom.””
offset: to use one cost, payment or situation in order to cancel or reduce the effect of another; “A clear example helps learners use “offset” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
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.”
pulp: a very soft substance that is almost liquid, made by crushing plants, wood, vegetables etc; “The speaker used the word “pulp” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
rival: a person, group, or organization that you compete with in sport, business, a fight etc; “Learners saw the word “rival” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
rotate: to turn with a circular movement around a central point, or to make something do this; “A clear example helps learners use “rotate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
shallop: a light boat used for rowing in shallow water; “A clear definition of the word “shallop” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
spry: a spry old person has energy and is active; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as spry.”
stake: to risk losing something that is valuable or important to you on the result of something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “stake” describes an action or change.”
subaqueous: occurring, appearing, formed, or used under water; “The speaker uses “subaqueous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
unrefined: an unrefined substance is in its natural form; “The report describes the environmental project issue as unrefined.”
venom: a liquid poison that some snakes, insects etc produce when they bite or sting you; “The speaker used the word “venom” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
whelm: to engulf entirely with or as if with water; “The speaker explains how “whelm” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
adopt: to take someone else’s child into your home and legally become its parent; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “adopt” describes an action or change.”
amend: to correct or make small changes to something that is written or spoken; “The speaker explains how “amend” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
associate: to make a connection in your mind between one thing or person and another; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “associate” describes an action or change.”
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.”
combine: a machine used by farmers to cut grain, separate the seeds from it, and clean it; “The speaker used the word “combine” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
contempt: a feeling that someone or something is not important and deserves no respect; “Learners saw the word “contempt” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
disrupt: to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems; “A clear example helps learners use “disrupt” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
function: the purpose that something has, or the job that someone or something does; “Learners saw the word “function” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
intent: giving careful attention to something so that you think about nothing else; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as intent.”
intersection: a place where roads, lines etc cross each other, especially where two roads meet; “A clear definition of the word “intersection” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
intuitive: an intuitive idea is based on a feeling rather than on knowledge or facts; “The speaker uses “intuitive” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
naturalist: someone who studies plants or animals; “A clear definition of the word “naturalist” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
papyrus: a plant like grass that grows in water; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “papyrus.””
prey: A creature that preys on other creatures lives by catching and eating them; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “prey” describes an action or change.”
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.”
rivulet: a very small stream of water or liquid; “A clear definition of the word “rivulet” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
rudimentary: a rudimentary knowledge or understanding of a subject is very simple and basic; “The report describes the environmental project issue as rudimentary.”
seismology: the scientific study of earthquakes; “A clear definition of the word “seismology” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
slump: to fall or lean against something because you are not strong enough to stand; “The speaker explains how “slump” is used in a report 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.”
tedious: something that is tedious continues for a long time and is not interesting; “The speaker uses “tedious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
terrapin: a small turtle that lives in water; “The speaker used the word “terrapin” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
version: a copy of something that has been changed so that it is slightly different; “Learners saw the word “version” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
verve: energy, excitement, or great pleasure; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “verve.””
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.”
assimilate: to completely understand and begin to use new ideas, information etc; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “assimilate” describes an action or change.”
bouncing: healthy and full of energy; “The speaker uses “bouncing” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
congenial: pleasant in a way that makes you feel comfortable and relaxed; “The report describes the environmental project issue as congenial.”
convey: to communicate or express something, with or without using words; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “convey” describes an action or change.”
crude: not exact or without any detail, but generally correct and useful; “During the environmental project discussion, “crude” signals a particular quality.”
dehydrate: to remove the liquid from a substance such as food or a chemical; “Learners hear “dehydrate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
distinct: something that is distinct can clearly be seen, heard, smelled etc; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as distinct.”
diversify: to change something or to make it change so that there is more variety; “The speaker explains how “diversify” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
dross: waste or useless substances; “A clear definition of the word “dross” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
egest: to excrete (waste material); “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “egest” describes an action or change.”
endorse: to express formal support or approval for someone or something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “endorse” describes an action or change.”
engulf: if an unpleasant feeling engulfs you, you feel it very strongly; “The speaker explains how “engulf” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
gleam: a small pale light, especially one that shines for a short time; “Learners saw the word “gleam” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
jog: to run slowly and steadily, especially as a way of exercising; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “jog” describes an action or change.”
lucrative: a job or activity that is lucrative lets you earn a lot of money; “During the environmental project discussion, “lucrative” signals a particular quality.”
malleable: something that is malleable is easy to press or pull into a new shape; “During the environmental project discussion, “malleable” signals a particular quality.”
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.”
offensive: a planned military attack involving large forces over a long period; “The speaker used the word “offensive” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
orient: to find exactly where you are by looking around you or using a map; “The speaker explains how “orient” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.””
periodical: a magazine, especially one about a serious or technical subject; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “periodical.””
premium: the cost of insurance, especially the amount that you pay each year; “A clear definition of the word “premium” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
prudent: sensible and careful, especially by trying to avoid unnecessary risks; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as prudent.”
reliable: someone or something that is reliable can be trusted or depended on; “The report describes the environmental project issue as reliable.”
restrain: to stop someone from doing something, often by using physical force; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “restrain” describes an action or change.”
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.”
scarp: a line of natural cliffs; “The speaker used the word “scarp” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
severe: severe problems, injuries, illnesses etc are very bad or very serious; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as severe.”
trend: a general tendency in the way a situation is changing or developing; “The speaker used the word “trend” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
unravel: to understand or explain something that is mysterious or complicated; “The speaker explains how “unravel” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
zippy: full of energy; lively; “The report describes the environmental project issue as zippy.”
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.”
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.”
affluent: having plenty of money, nice houses, expensive things etc; “The speaker uses “affluent” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
brochure: a thin book giving information or advertising something; “Learners saw the word “brochure” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
complaint: a statement in which someone complains about something; “A clear definition of the word “complaint” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
convince: to make someone feel certain that something is true; “The speaker explains how “convince” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
cumbersome: a process or system that is cumbersome is slow and difficult; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as cumbersome.”
entity: something that exists as a single and complete unit; “The speaker used the word “entity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
generic: relating to a whole group of things rather than to one thing; “The speaker uses “generic” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
hike: to take a long walk in the mountains or countryside; “The speaker explains how “hike” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
impair: to damage something or make it not as good as it should be; “Learners hear “impair” while following the environmental project explanation.”