Environmental issues – English vocabulary
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33 English words with meanings: discrimination, environmental audit, eradicate, have an impact on, impact… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI…
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- discrimination /dɪ,skrɪmɪ'neɪʃən/ (noun) — unfair treatment of people because they are different
Example:Discrimination is illegal in many places.
Synonyms: unfair treatment, bias, prejudice - environmental audit /ɪn,vaɪrən'mɛntl 'ɔ:dɪt/ (phrase) — a check of how well an organization protects the environment
Example:The company completed an environmental audit.
Synonyms: environment check, green audit, eco review - eradicate /ɪ'rædɪkeɪt/ (verb) — to completely remove or destroy something
Example:The campaign aims to eradicate poverty.
Synonyms: eliminate, wipe out, destroy - have an impact on /hæv ən 'ɪmpækt ɑ:n/ (phrase) — To change or influence something in an important way.
Example:New rules can have an impact on students.
Synonyms: influence, affect, change - impact /'ɪmpækt/ (noun) — A strong effect or influence on something.
Example:The decision had a big impact on the team.
Synonyms: effect, influence, impact - perish /'pɜ:rɪʃ/ (verb) — to die, especially suddenly or in a disaster
Example:Many people perished in the fire.
Synonyms: died, perished, lost their lives - perpetuate /pə'petʃueɪt/ (verb) — to make something continue, often something bad or unwanted
Example:The rumor helped perpetuate the myth.
Synonyms: continue, sustain, prolong - perversion /pər'vɜ:rʒən/ (noun) — a harmful change from what is normal or proper
Example:The report described a perversion of the truth.
Synonyms: distortion, corruption - poorly done /'pʊrli dʌn/ (phrase) — done badly or with little care
Example:The essay was poorly done.
Synonyms: sloppy, careless, badly made - pristine environment /prɪ'sti:n ɪn'vaɪrənmənt/ (noun) — a clean natural place that has not been damaged by people
Example:We walked through a pristine environment.
Synonyms: untouched nature, clean natural area - renewable /rɪ'nju:əbl/ (adjective) — Able to be replaced naturally and used again.
Example:Solar energy is a renewable source.
Synonyms: sustainable, replenishable - renewable energy /rɪ'nu:əbəl 'ɛnərdʒi/ (noun) — Energy from sources that are naturally replaced, like sun, wind, or water.
Example:Renewable energy is becoming cheaper every year.
Synonyms: clean energy, sustainable power - reprieve /rɪ'pri:v/ (noun) — a short delay in punishment or a difficult event
Example:The court granted him a brief reprieve.
Synonyms: respite, delay, pause - rising sea levels /'raɪzɪŋ si: 'lɛvəlz/ (phrase) — A slow increase in ocean height that floods low land.
Example:Rising sea levels threaten coastal towns.
Synonyms: higher oceans, sea-level rise - sanitation /,sænɪ'teɪʃən/ (noun) — clean conditions and services that keep people healthy
Example:Clean water and sanitation improve public health.
Synonyms: hygiene, public health services, sewage system - scenic /'si:nɪk/ (adjective) — Having beautiful views of nature or the countryside.
Example:We took a scenic drive along the coast.
Synonyms: picturesque, beautiful, panoramic - seeds of discontent /si:dz əv ,dɪskən'tɛnt/ (phrase) — small signs that people are becoming unhappy or angry
Example:There were seeds of discontent in the office.
Synonyms: signs of unrest, early anger - setback /'sɛtbæk/ (noun) — a delay or reverse that makes progress worse
Example:The injury was a setback for his training.
Synonyms: delay, reverse, hindrance - shambles /'ʃæmbəlz/ (noun) — a place or situation that is very messy and badly organized
Example:After the storm, the office was a shambles.
Synonyms: mess, chaos, disorder - shrinking habitat /'ʃrɪŋkɪŋ 'hæbɪtæt/ (phrase) — A natural area becoming smaller, leaving less space for plants and animals.
Example:A shrinking habitat can endanger wildlife.
Synonyms: smaller habitat, reduced living area - smog /smɑ:ɡ/ (noun) — dirty air made by smoke and fog
Example:Smog filled the city sky.
Synonyms: pollution haze, dirty air, smoke haze - snag /snæɡ/ (noun) — a small unexpected problem that stops progress
Example:There was just one snag in the plan.
Synonyms: hitch, glitch, problem - sustainable development /sə'steɪnəbəl dɪ'vɛləpmənt/ (noun) — Growth that meets present needs without harming future generations.
Example:The city supports sustainable development.
Synonyms: green development, balanced growth - swallow up /'swɑ:loʊ ʌp/ (phrase) — To absorb or completely take over something.
Example:The new company swallowed up its smaller rival.
Synonyms: absorb, engulf, take over - tidal power /'taɪdl 'paʊər/ (noun) — electric power made by the rise and fall of sea water
Example:Tidal power can generate electricity near the coast.
Synonyms: tidal energy, marine power - toxic waste /'tɑ:ksɪk weɪst/ (noun) — Poisonous rubbish that can harm people, animals, or the environment.
Example:The factory must safely store toxic waste.
Synonyms: hazardous waste, poisonous waste - trample /'træmpəl/ (verb) — to crush or damage by stepping on hard
Example:Do not trample the flowers.
Synonyms: crush, step on, stamp on - war-torn /'wɔ:r tɔ:rn/ (adjective) — damaged by war or affected by fighting
Example:The war-torn city is being rebuilt.
Synonyms: devastated, ravaged, battle-scarred - waste disposal /weɪst dɪ'spoʊzəl/ (noun) — The process of getting rid of rubbish safely.
Example:Waste disposal must follow safety rules.
Synonyms: garbage disposal, rubbish removal - water security /'wɔ:tər sɪ'kjʊrəti/ (noun) — Having enough clean water for daily life and future needs.
Example:Water security is vital for every community.
Synonyms: safe water supply, water access
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