Vocabularies

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noun
ˈmɒn.əˌkʌl.tʃər

The cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

"Monoculture farming depletes soil nutrients over time."

noun
ˌoʊ.vɚˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ

The practice of allowing livestock to graze to the point of damaging vegetation.

"Overgrazing leads to soil erosion and loss of biodiversity."

noun
ˌdɛɡ.rəˈdeɪ.ʃən

The condition or process of degrading or being degraded.

"Deforestation causes environmental degradation."

noun
səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti

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

"Sustainability is key to preserving natural ecosystems."

noun
ˌɪr.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

The artificial application of water to land or soil.

"Irrigation systems improve crop yields in dry regions."

noun
ˈkɒm.pɒs.tɪŋ

The controlled decomposition of organic matter to produce humus.

"Composting reduces waste and enriches the soil naturally."

noun
rɪˌdʒuː.vɪˈneɪ.ʃən

The action or process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital.

"Forest rejuvenation is essential for restoring biodiversity."

adjective
ɔːrˈɡæn.ɪk

Produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

"Organic farming improves soil health and reduces pollution."

noun
ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

"A balanced ecosystem is crucial for environmental sustainability."

noun
ˈɛf.lu.ənt

Liquid waste or sewage discharged into a river or the sea.

"Factory effluent contaminates nearby rivers and lakes."

noun
ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

"Protecting biodiversity helps maintain ecological balance."

noun
ˈpɜː.mə.kʌl.tʃər

The development of agricultural ecosystems intended to be sustainable and self-sufficient.

"Permaculture promotes self-sufficient farming systems."

adjective
rɪˈdʒɛn.ər.ə.tɪv

Having the ability to regenerate or be renewed.

"Regenerative farming improves soil fertility naturally."

noun
rɪˈzɪl.i.əns

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

"Soil resilience helps maintain crop productivity during droughts."

noun
ˈvɜː.mɪ.kʌl.tʃər

The cultivation of earthworms, especially for use in composting organic waste.

"Vermiculture enriches soil with natural nutrients."

noun
ˈtɪl.ɪdʒ

The preparation of land for growing crops.

"Excessive tillage can lead to soil erosion."

noun
ˌfoʊ.təʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the aid of chlorophyll pigments.

"Photosynthesis is essential for plant growth and oxygen production."

adjective
ˈkʌm.bə.səm

Heavy, unwieldy, difficult to handle or carry.

"The cumbersome luggage slowed him down."

adjective
bəˈnev.əl.ənt

Kind, generous, showing goodwill and kindness.

"His benevolent nature made him beloved."

adjective
ˈfjuː.taɪl

Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.

"His attempts to change the situation were futile."

noun
daɪˈkɒt.ə.mi

A division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.

"The dichotomy between wealth and poverty is glaring."

noun
dɪˈspær.ə.ti

A great difference; lack of equality or similarity.

"There is a huge disparity in wages."

adjective
prəˈtræk.tɪd

Lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual.

"The negotiations were protracted over months."

adjective
ˈmiː.ni.əl

Not requiring much skill and lacking prestige.

"He refused to do menial work."