Glossary of Words - PDF

15. vital (adj): necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist 14. assessment (n): an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully 13. sustainable (adj): involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does...

15. vital (adj): necessary or essential in order for something to succeed or exist 14. assessment (n): an opinion or a judgement about somebody/something that has been thought about very carefully 13. sustainable (adj): involving the use of natural products and energy in a way that does not harm the environment 12. regulation (n): an official rule made by a government or some other authority 11. utilitarian (adj): designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive 10. nuanced (adj): with very slight differences in meaning or expression 9. boycott (v): to refuse to buy, use or take part in something as a way of protesting 8. biodiversity (n): the existence of a large number of different kinds of animals and plants which make a balanced environment 7. monoculture (n): the practice of growing only one type of crop on a certain area of land 6. dwindle (v): to become gradually less or smaller dwindle (away) (to something) 5. conservationist (n): a person who takes an active part in the protection of the environment 4. devote to (phrasal verb): to give an amount of time, attention, etc. to something 3. ideal (adj): perfect; most suitable 2. be derived from something (phrasal verb): to come or develop from something 1. edible (adj): fit or suitable to be eaten; not poisonous