Vocabularies

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mitigation

noun
ˌmɪt̬.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness, or painfulness of something.

"Climate change mitigation is necessary to reduce global warming."

noun
ˌæf.ɔːr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

The action of planting trees on an area of land in order to form a forest.

"Afforestation helps restore biodiversity."

noun
ˌæɡ.roʊˈfɔːr.ɪ.stri

A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.

"Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield."

noun
səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

"Renewable energy ensures environmental sustainability."

noun
ˈkɑːr.bən ˌsiː.kwəˈstreɪ.ʃən

The process of capture and long-term storage of atmospheric carbon dioxide to mitigate or defer global warming.

"Forests play a key role in carbon sequestration."

noun
əbˈzɔːrp.ʃən

The process or action by which one thing absorbs or is absorbed by another.

"Plants help in the absorption of carbon dioxide."

noun
pəˈluː.tənts

A substance that pollutes or contaminates.

"Industrial pollutants harm aquatic life."

adjective
ˈlɔːŋ.tɜːrm

Occurring over or involving a relatively long period of time.

"Long-term planning is necessary for environmental conservation."

noun
ˌriː.pɚˈkʌʃ.ənz

An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, especially an unwelcome one.

"The repercussions of pollution affect future generations."

noun
ˈfjuː.tʃɚ ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃənz

People who have not yet been born, considered in terms of the environment or society they will inherit.

"Sustainable development ensures a better life for future generations."

noun
/ˌɑːr.tɪ.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

The action of speaking words clearly or expressing thoughts in a clear and effective way.

"His articulation made the speech easy to understand."

noun
/ˈfluː.ən.si/

The ability to speak or write a language smoothly and effortlessly.

"She speaks English with remarkable fluency."

noun
/ˈɛl.ə.kwəns/

Fluent or persuasive speaking or writing; the quality of being eloquent.

"His eloquence captivated the audience."

noun
/koʊˈhɪr.əns/

The quality of being logical and consistent; forming a unified whole.

"The essay lacked coherence, making it hard to follow."

noun
/ˌɔː.θɛnˈtɪs.ə.ti/

The quality of being authentic; genuineness or truthfulness.

"The authenticity of the document was verified."

noun
/ˌspɒn.təˈneɪ.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being spontaneous; natural and unplanned behavior.

"His spontaneity makes him a great conversationalist."

noun
/kəˈrɪz.mə/

Compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others.

"His charisma helped him become a great leader."

noun
/prəˈfɪʃ.ən.si/

Competence or skill in doing or using something.

"His proficiency in programming helped him secure a good job."

noun
/ˈnuː.ɑːns/

A subtle difference in or shade of meaning, expression, or response.

"Understanding the nuance of a foreign language takes time."

noun
/ˈrɛz.ə.nəns/

The quality in a sound of being deep, full, and reverberating; a lasting impact or influence.

"His speech had a deep resonance with the audience."

adjective
/ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed; spontaneous.

"He gave an impromptu speech at the event."

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audacity

noun
/ɔːˈdæs.ə.ti/

The willingness to take bold risks; boldness or fearlessness.

"His audacity to question authority was admirable."

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gravitas

noun
/ˈɡræv.ɪ.tæs/

Dignity, seriousness, or solemnity of manner or speech.

"The judge spoke with great gravitas."

noun
/pərˈsweɪ.sɪv.nəs/

The quality of being able to persuade someone to do or believe something.

"His persuasiveness helped secure the deal."