GRE Environment and science

Advanced Reading: Environment & change

Scholarly and professional language across common GRE content domains. Focus: environment & change.

Independent GRE study resource — not official exam material.

Teens and up
Environment & science
Advanced · C1
250 words

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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.”
ambiguous: something that is ambiguous is unclear, confusing, or not certain, especially because it can be understood in more than one way; “The report describes the environmental project issue as ambiguous.”
salvage: to save something from an accident or bad situation in which other things have already been damaged, destroyed, or lost; “A clear example helps learners use “salvage” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
affiliation: the connection or involvement that someone or something has with a political, religious etc organization; “Learners saw the word “affiliation” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
extinction: The extinction of a species of animal or plant is the death of all its remaining living members; “The speaker used the word “extinction” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
exceptional: Exceptional situations and incidents are unusual and only likely to happen infrequently; “The report describes the environmental project issue as exceptional.”
mitigate: to make a situation or the effects of something less unpleasant, harmful, or serious; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “mitigate” describes an action or change.”
sensation: a feeling that you get from one of your five senses, especially the sense of touch; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “sensation.””
hostility: when someone is unfriendly and full of anger towards another person; “The speaker used the word “hostility” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
outstrip: to do something better than someone else or be more successful; “Learners hear “outstrip” while following the environmental project explanation.”
reimburse: to pay money back to someone when their money has been spent or lost; “Learners hear “reimburse” while following the environmental project explanation.”
scour: to clean something very thoroughly by rubbing it with a rough material; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “scour” describes an action or change.”
censure: the act of expressing strong disapproval and criticism; “The speaker used the word “censure” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
commensurate: matching something in size, quality, or length of time; “During the environmental project discussion, “commensurate” signals a particular quality.”
escalate: to become higher or increase, or to make something do this; “Learners hear “escalate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
fallow: to leave (land) unseeded after ploughing and harrowing it; “The speaker explains how “fallow” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
dexterity: skill and speed in doing something with your hands; “Learners saw the word “dexterity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
divulge: to give someone information that should be secret; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “divulge” describes an action or change.”
menace: a threatening quality, feeling, or way of behaving; “The speaker used the word “menace” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
sentient: able to experience things through your senses; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as sentient.”
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.”
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.”
exhaustive: extremely thorough and complete; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as exhaustive.”
proselytize: If you proselytize, you try to persuade someone to share your beliefs, especially religious or political beliefs; “Learners hear “proselytize” while following the environmental project explanation.”
exacerbate: to make a bad situation worse; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “exacerbate” describes an action or change.”
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.”
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.”
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.””
praxis: the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory; “A clear definition of the word “praxis” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
proselyte: a person newly converted to a religious faith or sect; a convert, esp a gentile converted to Judaism; “A clear definition of the word “proselyte” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
juxtapose: to put things together, especially things that are not normally together, in order to compare them or to make something new; “A clear example helps learners use “juxtapose” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
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.””
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.”
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.”
convoluted: If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand; “During the environmental project discussion, “convoluted” signals a particular quality.”
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.””
graphic: a graphic account or description of an event is very clear and gives a lot of details, especially unpleasant ones; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as graphic.”
nomad: a member of a tribe that travels from place to place instead of living in one place all the time, usually in order to find grass for their animals; “A clear definition of the word “nomad” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
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.””
circumnavigate: to sail, fly, or travel completely around the Earth, an island etc; “Learners hear “circumnavigate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
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.”
anhydrous: containing no water, esp no water of crystallization; “The speaker uses “anhydrous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
restitution: the act of giving back something that was lost or stolen to its owner, or of paying for damage; “Learners saw the word “restitution” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
synthesis: something that has been made by combining different things, or the process of combining things; “Learners saw the word “synthesis” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
connotation: a quality or an idea that a word makes you think of that is more than its basic meaning; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “connotation.””
corroborate: to provide information that supports or helps to prove someone else’s statement, idea etc; “Learners hear “corroborate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
intercept: to stop something or someone that is going from one place to another before they get there; “Learners hear “intercept” while following the environmental project explanation.”
aqueous: containing water or similar to water; “During the environmental project discussion, “aqueous” signals a particular quality.”
austere: someone who is austere is very strict and serious – used to show disapproval; “The speaker uses “austere” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
circumspect: thinking carefully about something before doing it, in order to avoid risk; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as circumspect.”
considerable: fairly large, especially large enough to have an effect or be important; “During the environmental project discussion, “considerable” signals a particular quality.”
constructivism: a movement in abstract art evolved in Russia after World War I, primarily by Naum Gabo, which explored the use of movement and machine-age materials in sculpture and had considerable influence on modern art and architecture; “The speaker used the word “constructivism” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
indiscriminate: an indiscriminate action is done without thinking about what harm it might cause; “During the environmental project discussion, “indiscriminate” signals a particular quality.”
involute: complex, intricate, or involved; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as involute.”
moderate: to make something less extreme or violent, or to become less extreme or violent; “The speaker explains how “moderate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
prank: a trick, especially one which is played on someone to make them look silly; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “prank.””
protocol: a system of rules about the correct way to behave on an official occasion; “Learners saw the word “protocol” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
transfer: the act of changing from one bus, aircraft etc to another while travelling; “The speaker used the word “transfer” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
acclimate: Acclimate means the same as; “A clear example helps learners use “acclimate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
complexity: the state of being complicated; “Learners saw the word “complexity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
conviction: the feeling of being sure about something and having no doubts; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “conviction.””
cupidity: very strong desire for something, especially money or property; “A clear definition of the word “cupidity” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
elude: to escape from someone or something, especially by tricking them; “A clear example helps learners use “elude” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
falsify: to change figures, records etc so that they contain false information; “Learners hear “falsify” while following the environmental project explanation.”
potent: having a very powerful effect or influence on your body or mind; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as potent.”
beneficiary: someone who gets advantages from an action or change; “The speaker used the word “beneficiary” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
captivate: to attract someone very much, and hold their attention; “The speaker explains how “captivate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
contend: to compete against someone in order to gain something; “A clear example helps learners use “contend” 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.”
fervent: believing or feeling something very strongly and sincerely; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as fervent.”
figurine: a small model of a person or animal used as a decoration; “The speaker used the word “figurine” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
inhibit: to prevent something from growing or developing well; “A clear example helps learners use “inhibit” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
irate: If someone is irate, they are very angry about something; “The speaker uses “irate” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
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.”
pallid: very pale, especially in a way that looks weak or unhealthy; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as pallid.”
patriotism: Patriotism is love for your country and loyalty toward it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “patriotism.””
perennial: a plant that is perennial lives for more than two years; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as perennial.”
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.”
restrict: to limit or control the size, amount, or range of something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “restrict” describes an action or change.”
sediment: solid substances that settle at the bottom of a liquid; “The speaker used the word “sediment” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
stimulate: to encourage or help an activity to begin or develop further; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “stimulate” describes an action or change.”
temblor: an earthquake; “The speaker used the word “temblor” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
tenure: the period of time when someone has an important job; “A clear definition of the word “tenure” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
triumph: an important victory or success after a difficult struggle; “The speaker used the word “triumph” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
unstudied: natural; unaffected; “The speaker uses “unstudied” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
vulnerable: someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt; “The report describes the environmental project issue as vulnerable.”
abdicate: to give up the position of being king or queen; “The speaker explains how “abdicate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
alter: to change, or to make someone or something change; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “alter” describes an action or change.”
benefactor: someone who gives money for a good purpose; “The speaker used the word “benefactor” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
classify: to decide what group something belongs to; “Learners hear “classify” while following the environmental project explanation.”
devastate: to damage something very badly or completely; “The speaker explains how “devastate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
duration: the length of time that something continues; “Learners saw the word “duration” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
evoke: to produce a strong feeling or memory in someone; “Learners hear “evoke” while following the environmental project explanation.”
expulsion: the act of forcing someone to leave a place; “A clear definition of the word “expulsion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
fertile: fertile land or soil is able to produce good crops; “During the environmental project discussion, “fertile” signals a particular quality.”
hone: a fine whetstone, esp for sharpening razors; “Learners saw the word “hone” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
intelligible: Something that is intelligible can be understood; “The report describes the environmental project issue as intelligible.”
longevity: the amount of time that someone or something lives; “The speaker used the word “longevity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
oblique: not looking, pointing etc directly at something; “The speaker uses “oblique” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
outrage: to make someone feel very angry and shocked; “A clear example helps learners use “outrage” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
pitch: to set up a tent or a camp for a short time; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “pitch” describes an action or change.”
prohibit: to say that an action is illegal or not allowed; “The speaker explains how “prohibit” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
repudiate: to refuse to accept or continue with something; “A clear example helps learners use “repudiate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
specious: seeming to be true or correct, but actually false; “During the environmental project discussion, “specious” signals a particular quality.”
sympathetic: caring and feeling sorry about someone’s problems; “During the environmental project discussion, “sympathetic” signals a particular quality.”
temper: a tendency to become angry suddenly or easily; “The speaker used the word “temper” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
therapeutic: relating to the treatment or cure of an illness; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as therapeutic.”
unparalleled: bigger, better, or worse than anything else; “The speaker uses “unparalleled” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
abate: to become less strong or decrease; “The speaker explains how “abate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
aversion: a strong dislike of something or someone; “A clear definition of the word “aversion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
competence: the ability to do something well; “A clear definition of the word “competence” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
constant: a number or quantity that never changes; “Learners saw the word “constant” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
enumerate: to name a list of things one by one; “Learners hear “enumerate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
exhaust: to make someone feel extremely tired; “Learners hear “exhaust” while following the environmental project explanation.”
irritable: getting annoyed quickly or easily; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as irritable.”
lethal: causing death, or able to cause death; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as lethal.”
obese: very fat in a way that is unhealthy; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as obese.”
pecuniary: relating to or consisting of money; “The report describes the environmental project issue as pecuniary.”
placate: to make someone stop feeling angry; “Learners hear “placate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
propitious: good and likely to bring good results; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as propitious.”
purport: the general meaning of what someone says; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “purport.””
rectify: to correct something that is wrong; “Learners hear “rectify” while following the environmental project explanation.”
stationary: standing still instead of moving; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as stationary.”
transient: continuing only for a short time; “The report describes the environmental project issue as transient.”
trifle: something unimportant or not valuable; “Learners saw the word “trifle” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
unaffected: not changed or influenced by something; “The speaker uses “unaffected” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
animosity: strong dislike or hatred; “The speaker used the word “animosity” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
anterior: at or towards the front; “The report describes the environmental project issue as anterior.”
approbation: official praise or approval; “A clear definition of the word “approbation” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
combustion: the process of burning; “A clear definition of the word “combustion” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
curtail: to reduce or limit something; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “curtail” describes an action or change.”
debilitate: to make someone ill and weak; “A clear example helps learners use “debilitate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
finite: having an end or a limit; “During the environmental project discussion, “finite” signals a particular quality.”
anonymous: unknown by name; “The speaker uses “anonymous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
cessation: a pause or stop; “The speaker used the word “cessation” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
clandestine: done or kept secret; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as clandestine.”
deleterious: damaging or harmful; “The speaker uses “deleterious” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
drastic: extreme and sudden; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as drastic.”
enhance: to improve something; “Learners hear “enhance” while following the environmental project explanation.”
fraternal: relating to brothers; “During the environmental project discussion, “fraternal” signals a particular quality.”
garment: a piece of clothing; “Learners saw the word “garment” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
kinetic: relating to movement; “During the environmental project discussion, “kinetic” signals a particular quality.”
replete: full of something; “The speaker uses “replete” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
camouflage: a way of hiding something, especially soldiers and military equipment, by using paint, leaves etc to make it look like the things around it; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “camouflage.””
correlate: if two or more facts, ideas etc correlate or if you correlate them, they are closely connected to each other or one causes the other; “The speaker explains how “correlate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
divest: If you divest yourself of something that you own or are responsible for, you get rid of it or stop being responsible for it; “A clear example helps learners use “divest” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
outcome: the final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “outcome.””
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.”
assurance: a promise that something will definitely happen or is definitely true, made especially to make someone less worried; “The speaker used the word “assurance” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
pendulum: a long metal stick with a weight at the bottom that swings regularly from side to side to control the working of a clock; “Learners saw the word “pendulum” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
ponder: to spend time thinking carefully and seriously about a problem, a difficult question, or something that has happened; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “ponder” describes an action or change.”
predicament: a difficult or unpleasant situation in which you do not know what to do, or in which you have to make a difficult choice; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “predicament.””
refurbish: To refurbish a building or room means to clean it and decorate it and make it more attractive or better equipped; “Learners hear “refurbish” while following the environmental project explanation.”
rehabilitate: to help someone to live a healthy, useful, or active life again after they have been seriously ill or in prison; “Learners hear “rehabilitate” while following the environmental project explanation.”
species: a group of animals or plants whose members are similar and can breed together to produce young animals or plants; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “species.””
transplant: to move an organ, piece of skin etc from one person’s body and put it into another as a form of medical treatment; “A clear example helps learners use “transplant” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
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.”
aurora: an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands, curtains, or streamers of light, usually green, red, or yellow, that move across the sky in polar regions; “Learners saw the word “aurora” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
chaos: a situation in which everything is happening in a confused way and nothing is organized or arranged in order; “Learners saw the word “chaos” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
deduce: to use the knowledge and information you have in order to understand something or form an opinion about it; “Learners hear “deduce” while following the environmental project explanation.”
Mars: the small red planet that is fourth in order from the Sun and is nearest the Earth; “A clear definition of the word “mars” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
preference: if you have a preference for something, you like it more than another thing and will choose it if you can; “A clear definition of the word “preference” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
resonance: the special meaning or importance that something has for you because it relates to your own experiences; “Learners saw the word “resonance” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
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.”
scramble: to climb up, down, or over something quickly and with difficulty, especially using your hands to help you; “The speaker explains how “scramble” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
syndrome: an illness which consists of a set of physical or mental problems – often used in the name of illnesses; “The speaker used the word “syndrome” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
clumsy: moving or doing things in a careless way, especially so that you drop things, knock into things etc; “The speaker uses “clumsy” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
fossil: an animal or plant that lived many thousands of years ago and that has been preserved, or the shape of one of these animals or plants that has been preserved in rock; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “fossil.””
hereditary: a quality or illness that is hereditary is passed from a parent to a child before the child is born; “The speaker uses “hereditary” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
hoard: to collect and save large amounts of food, money etc, especially when it is not necessary to do so; “Learners hear “hoard” while following the environmental project explanation.”
impulsive: someone who is impulsive does things without considering the possible dangers or problems first; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as impulsive.”
magnet: a piece of iron or steel that can stick to metal or make other metal objects move towards itself; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “magnet.””
peer: to look very carefully at something, especially because you are having difficulty seeing it; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “peer” describes an action or change.”
radius: the distance from the centre to the edge of a circle, or a line drawn from the centre to the edge; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “radius.””
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.”
revelation: a surprising fact about someone or something that was previously secret and is now made known; “The speaker used the word “revelation” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
sequence: the order that something happens or exists in, or the order it is supposed to happen or exist in; “The speaker used the word “sequence” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
succumb: to stop opposing someone or something that is stronger than you, and allow them to take control; “Learners hear “succumb” while following the environmental project explanation.”
absorb: to take in liquid, gas, or another substance from the surface or space around something; “The speaker explains how “absorb” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
affinity: a close relationship between two things because of qualities or features that they share; “Learners saw the word “affinity” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
appease: to make someone less angry or stop them from attacking you by giving them what they want; “A clear example helps learners use “appease” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
comprehensive: including all the necessary facts, details, or problems that need to be dealt with; “The report describes the environmental project issue as comprehensive.”
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.”
futile: actions that are futile are useless because they have no chance of being successful; “The speaker uses “futile” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
modest: someone who is modest does not want to talk about their abilities or achievements; “The report describes the environmental project issue as modest.”
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.”
reiterate: to repeat a statement or opinion in order to make your meaning as clear as possible; “The speaker explains how “reiterate” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
tempt: to make someone want to have or do something, even though they know they really should not; “Learners hear “tempt” while following the environmental project explanation.”
candidate: someone who is being considered for a job or is competing in an election; “The speaker used the word “candidate” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
depress: to prevent an economy from being as active and successful as it usually is; “Learners hear “depress” while following the environmental project explanation.”
discrepancy: a difference between two amounts, details, reports etc that should be the same; “The speaker used the word “discrepancy” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
endanger: to put someone or something in danger of being hurt, damaged, or destroyed; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “endanger” describes an action or change.”
exorbitant: an exorbitant price, amount of money etc is much higher than it should be; “The report describes the environmental project issue as exorbitant.”
glimpse: to see someone or something for a moment without getting a complete view of them; “The speaker explains how “glimpse” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
interact: if one thing interacts with another, or if they interact, they affect each other; “Learners hear “interact” while following the environmental project explanation.”
precipitation: a chemical process in which a solid substance is separated from a liquid; “A clear definition of the word “precipitation” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
qualitative: relating to the quality or standard of something rather than the quantity; “The speaker uses “qualitative” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
quantitative: relating to amounts rather than to the quality or standard of something; “During the environmental project discussion, “quantitative” signals a particular quality.”
shroud: a cloth that is wrapped around a dead person’s body before it is buried; “The speaker used the word “shroud” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
stagnant: not changing or making progress, and continuing to be in a bad condition; “The report describes the environmental project issue as stagnant.”
superior: someone who has a higher rank or position than you, especially in a job; “The speaker used the word “superior” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
trial: a process of testing to find out whether something works effectively and is safe; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “trial.””
analogous: similar to another situation or thing so that a comparison can be made; “The speaker uses “analogous” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
assent: to agree to a suggestion, idea etc after considering it carefully; “Learners hear “assent” while following the environmental project explanation.”
augment: to increase the value, amount, effectiveness etc of something; “The speaker explains how “augment” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
cortex: the outer layer of an organ in your body, especially your brain; “The speaker used the word “cortex” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
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.”
germinate: if a seed germinates, or if it is germinated, it begins to grow; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “germinate” describes an action or change.”
indignant: angry and surprised because you feel insulted or unfairly treated; “The report describes the environmental project issue as indignant.”
irrevocable: an irrevocable decision, action etc cannot be changed or stopped; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as irrevocable.”
obsolete: no longer useful, because something newer and better has been invented; “The speaker uses “obsolete” to characterize the environmental project situation.”
permanent: continuing to exist for a long time or for all the time in the future; “Researchers describe the environmental project evidence as permanent.”
portfolio: a large flat case used especially for carrying pictures, documents etc; “Learners saw the word “portfolio” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
precedent: something of the same type that has happened or existed before; “Learners saw the word “precedent” while comparing two sides of the environmental project issue.”
predominate: to have the most importance or influence, or to be most easily noticed; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “predominate” describes an action or change.”
ration: to control the supply of something because there is not enough; “The speaker explains how “ration” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
scrap: to decide not to use a plan or system because it is not practical; “The speaker explains how “scrap” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
shield: something that protects a person or thing from harm or damage; “The speaker used the word “shield” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
subdue: to defeat or control a person or group, especially using force; “In the environmental project discussion, the verb “subdue” describes an action or change.”
abandon: to leave someone, especially someone you are responsible for; “A clear example helps learners use “abandon” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
acumen: the ability to think quickly and make good judgments; “The speaker used the word “acumen” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
alloy: a metal that consists of two or more metals mixed together; “The speaker used the word “alloy” while explaining the environmental project problem.”
comprehend: to understand something that is complicated or difficult; “The speaker explains how “comprehend” is used in a report about the environmental project.”
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.”
devour: to eat something quickly because you are very hungry; “The speaker explains how “devour” 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.”
elaborate: to give more details or new information about something; “A clear example helps learners use “elaborate” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
enforce: to make something happen or force someone to do something; “Learners hear “enforce” while following the environmental project explanation.”
excess: a larger amount of something than is allowed or needed; “A clear definition of the word “excess” helped the group discuss the environmental project topic.”
exempt: to give someone permission not to do or pay something; “A clear example helps learners use “exempt” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
external: relating to the outside of something or of a person’s body; “During the environmental project discussion, “external” signals a particular quality.”
extraordinary: a meeting which takes place in addition to the usual ones; “The report describes the environmental project issue as extraordinary.”
forsake: to stop doing, using, or having something that you enjoy; “A clear example helps learners use “forsake” in a sentence about the environmental project.”
herald: someone who carried messages from a ruler in the past; “The environmental project report includes a section on the word “herald.””
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.”
nimble: able to move quickly and easily with light neat movements; “During the environmental project discussion, “nimble” signals a particular quality.”
predict: to say that something will happen, before it happens; “A clear example helps learners use “predict” in a sentence about the environmental project.”