Vocabulary and Definitions: Cop28 and Disaster Response

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What does the term 'far-flung' mean?

Running at full speed

Distant or remote (correct)

Walking

Being slow or wasting time

What does the term 'envoy' refer to?

Supervising or keeping an eye on

Violently hostile or aggressive

A jump

A messenger or representative, especially one on a diplomatic mission (correct)

What is the meaning of 'drastic'?

Extreme or serious (correct)

Resistant or protected from

Jumping

Disturbance or diversion

What is the definition of 'oversee'?

Supervise or keep an eye on Signup and view all the answers

What do 'greenhouse gas emissions' refer to?

Emission of various gases contributing to the greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'fossil fuel'?

Generic term for non-renewable energy sources Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to preside over a meeting or organization?

To lead or be in charge of something Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean if someone is sprinting?

Running at full speed Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to be hellish?

Of or like hell Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'far-flung'?

Distant or remote Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'tackle'?

Approach, make determined efforts to deal with a problem or difficult task. Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the situation when someone is running at full speed to hurry?

Sprinting Signup and view all the answers

Which term means 'running at full speed, hurry'?

Sprinting Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'fortnight-long' mean?

A period of two weeks Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to 'dealing directly with the most dangerous, important part of a situation'?

Frontline Signup and view all the answers

What is the best description for 'greenhouse gas emissions'?

The emission into the earth’s atmosphere of gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'preside over' mean?

To be in charge of something such as a meeting or organization Signup and view all the answers