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To deal with a matter or problem, you need to ______ it.
To deal with a matter or problem, you need to ______ it.
address
When you accept and begin to use something new, you ______ it.
When you accept and begin to use something new, you ______ it.
adopt
A ______ is an agreement between two sides who have different opinions.
A ______ is an agreement between two sides who have different opinions.
compromise
An ______ situation can cause worry or fear among people.
An ______ situation can cause worry or fear among people.
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Conservation refers to the ______ of plants, animals, and natural areas.
Conservation refers to the ______ of plants, animals, and natural areas.
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To ______ an issue means to cause it to happen or escalate.
To ______ an issue means to cause it to happen or escalate.
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A durable item is one that can ______ a long time without being damaged.
A durable item is one that can ______ a long time without being damaged.
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Efficiency is the condition of producing the results you want without ______.
Efficiency is the condition of producing the results you want without ______.
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Something that is not accepting of changes is considered ______.
Something that is not accepting of changes is considered ______.
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An idea or principle is often referred to as a ______.
An idea or principle is often referred to as a ______.
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A second-hand item is one that is ______; it has been used by someone else before.
A second-hand item is one that is ______; it has been used by someone else before.
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The importance of a matter is described by its ______.
The importance of a matter is described by its ______.
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The ______ of a city often has residential areas and community facilities.
The ______ of a city often has residential areas and community facilities.
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To adjust to different conditions or uses, you need to ______.
To adjust to different conditions or uses, you need to ______.
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Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled spread of urban development into ______ areas.
Urban sprawl refers to the uncontrolled spread of urban development into ______ areas.
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Aquatic organisms are those that live in or are connected with ______.
Aquatic organisms are those that live in or are connected with ______.
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Study Notes
Vocabulary
- Compromise (n): An agreement between two sides, where each gives up something.
- Conservation (n): Protecting plants, animals, and natural areas from human damage.
- Durable (adj): Able to last a long time without damage.
- Efficiency (n): Producing results without waste.
- Relevant (adj): Related to the subject being discussed.
- Second-hand (adj): Not new; previously used by someone else.
- Sector (n): A specific part of society.
- Function (n): A purpose or the way something works.
- Depressing (adj): Making one feel unhappy and hopeless.
- Inspiring (adj): Giving new ideas and desire to do something.
- Civilized (adj): Having a well-developed way of life and social systems.
- Reflects on (vph): Causes people to think in a certain way about something.
- Reputation (n): The general opinion people have about someone.
- Demonstrated (v): Showed how to do something; explained.
- Amenities (n): Facilities making a place comfortable (e.g., parks, shops).
- Green belt (n): Open land surrounding a city, restricting development to preserve nature.
Further Vocabulary
- Outskirts (n): The outer edges of a town or city.
- Skyscrapers (n): Very tall buildings.
- Structural engineer (n): Designs and ensures the safety of buildings.
- Suburban (adj): Relating to areas outside of a city center.
- Urban sprawl (n): Unplanned expansion of urban areas.
- Aquatic (adj): Relating to water.
- Offshore (adv): Away from the land.
- Inexhaustible (adj): In such large amounts that it cannot be used up.
- Initial (adj): At the beginning; first.
- Generate (v): To cause to exist; produce.
- Universal (adj): Existing everywhere or involving everyone.
- Utilize (v): To make use of something.
- Address (v): To give attention to or deal with a problem.
- Adopt (v): To accept or begin to use something.
- Alarming (adj): Causing worry or fear.
- Diminish (v): To reduce or decrease in size or importance.
- Instigate (v): To cause an event or situation to happen.
- Resistant (adj): Not accepting of something.
Further Vocabulary
- Urgent (adj): Needing immediate attention.
- Vital (adj): Necessary or extremely important.
- Aesthetic (adj): Relating to beauty.
- Conceptual (adj): Based on ideas or principles.
- Contemporary (adj): Existing or happening now.
- Distinction (n): A difference between similar things.
- Established (adj): Generally accepted or familiar.
- Notion (n): A belief or idea.
- Significance (n): Importance.
- Perceived (v): Thought of in a particular way.
- Mechanical (adj): Related to machines.
- Mediums (n): Materials used to create art.
- Sophisticated (adj): Highly developed and complex.
- Objective (n): Based on facts and reality.
- Acknowledge (v): Agree; admit something is true.
- Deliberately (adv): Intentionally.
- Abstract (adj): Not of real things or people.
- Avant-grade (adj): Very original and modern.
- Decorative (adj): Made to look attractive.
Further Vocabulary
- Expressive (adj): Showing what someone thinks or feels.
- Figurative (adj): Showing things in a similar way to real life.
- Lifelike (adj): Looks very real.
- Monumental (adj): Very big.
- Moving (adj): Causing strong sadness or sympathy.
- Demographic (adj): Relating to human populations.
- Adapt (v): To adjust to different conditions.
- Undertake (v): To take responsibility for and begin doing something.
- Capacity (n): A particular position or role.
- Voluntary (adj): Done without being forced or paid.
- Leisure (n): Time not spent working.
- Documented (adj): Recorded or written down.
- Median (n): The middle number in a series.
- Allocate (v): Give something as a share.
- Proportion (n): A part or share of the whole.
- Range (n): The amount or number between a lower and upper limit.
- Cope (v): Deal with problems successfully.
- Pension (n): Money paid regularly to a retired person.
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Test your knowledge of important vocabulary words that are relevant in various contexts. This quiz includes definitions and uses for terms like compromise, conservation, and efficiency. Enhance your understanding of language and expand your vocabulary!
