Vocabularies

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noun
ɪˈnɪʃ.ə.tɪv

An act or strategy intended to resolve a difficulty or improve a situation; a fresh approach to something.

"The initiative aims to improve healthcare education."

noun
ɪnˈhɑːns.mənt

An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

"Enhancement of education quality is vital."

adjective
ˈɡləʊ.bəl

Relating to the whole world; worldwide.

"Global competitiveness requires innovation."

noun
ˈɪmpækt

A strong effect or influence on someone or something.

"Climate change has a profound impact on biodiversity."

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warming

noun
ˈwɔːrmɪŋ

The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.

"Global warming accelerates ice melting in polar regions."

adjective
ɪkˈstriːm

Reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

"Extreme weather events are more frequent due to climate change."

adjective
ˈwaɪdspred

Found or distributed over a large area or number of people.

"The effects of climate change are widespread across the globe."

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severe

adjective
sɪˈvɪər

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

"Without action, climate change impacts will become severe."

adjective
ˈriːdʒən spəˈsɪfɪk

Relating to or characteristic of a particular region or area.

"Climate change impacts are region-specific."

noun
ˈoʊʃən ˌstrætɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.

"Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity."

noun
ˈoʊʃən əˌsɪdɪfɪˈkeɪʃən

The ongoing decrease in the pH of the Earth's oceans, caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

"Ocean acidification is caused by atmospheric CO2 absorption."

noun
ˌɪrɪˈvɜːrsəbl ˈdæmɪdʒ

Harm or injury that cannot be undone or repaired.

"Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems."

noun
kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

The action of working with someone to produce or create something.

"Global collaboration is essential to tackle climate change."

adjective
/pəˈluː.tɪd/

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

"Polluted air causes severe health problems."

noun
/ˈriː.zənz/

Causes, explanations, or justifications for an action or event.

"Reasons for pollution need addressing urgently."

noun
/kənˈstrʌk.ʃən/

The building of something, typically a large structure.

"Construction dust significantly contributes to pollution."

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smoke

noun
/sməʊk/

A visible suspension of carbon or other particles in air, typically one emitted from a burning substance.

"Smoke from vehicles worsens air quality."

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dust

noun
/dʌst/

Fine particles of matter.

"Road dust is a major pollutant in urban areas."

noun
/ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

Minute portions of matter.

"PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health."

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waste

noun
/weɪst/

Unwanted or unusable material, substances, or by-products.

"Burning waste releases toxic gases."

noun
/ˈbɜː.nɪŋ/

The process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (typically) smoke.

"Burning garbage exacerbates air pollution."

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index

noun
/ˈɪn.deks/

A sign or measure of something.

"The air quality index reflects pollution levels."

verb
/ˈkæt.ɪ.ɡə.raɪzd/

Placed in a particular class or group.

"The city was categorized as highly polluted."

adjective
/ʌnˈpres.ɪ.den.tɪd/

Never done or known before.

"The AQI reached an unprecedented level."