Vocabularies

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adjective
ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk

Self-evident or unquestionable. Obviously true and therefore not needing to be proved.

"It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success."

noun
kənˈfɔː.mə.ti

Compliance with standards, rules, or laws. Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions.

"Strict conformity to the rules ensures order in society."

noun
ˈdef.ər.əns

Humble submission and respect. Polite submission and respect.

"The student spoke with deference to his professor."

adjective
ɪˌɡæl.ɪˈteə.ri.ən

Believing in or based on the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

"The new law promotes an egalitarian society."

verb
ɪmˈbaɪb

Absorb or assimilate ideas or knowledge. To drink or take in.

"He tried to imbibe the wisdom from his mentor."

verb
pəˈpetʃ.u.eɪt

Make something continue indefinitely. To preserve from extinction or oblivion.

"Discrimination should not be perpetuated in modern society."

noun
fɪˈdel.ə.ti

Faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support.

"His fidelity to his principles was unwavering."

noun
/jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

"Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production."

noun
/əˈɡrɒnəmi/

The science and practice of soil management and crop production, focusing on the principles of plant and soil science to optimize agricultural productivity.

"Agronomy focuses on soil management and crop production."

noun
/ˈɪntəˌkrɒpɪŋ/

The agricultural practice of cultivating two or more crops simultaneously in the same field to maximize land use efficiency and improve soil health.

"Intercropping can help improve soil fertility and pest control."

noun
/ˈmɒnəʊˌkʌltʃər/

The agricultural practice of growing only one type of crop over a large area and for many consecutive years, which can lead to increased vulnerability to pests and diseases.

"Monoculture can lead to soil depletion and increased pest vulnerability."

adjective
/ˌdɛtrɪˈmɛntəl/

Causing harm or damage; tending to obstruct or harm progress or development.

"Excessive pesticide use can have detrimental effects on the environment."

noun
/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌklaɪmæt/

The climate of a small, specific area that may differ from the general climate of the surrounding region, often influenced by local factors like terrain, vegetation, or buildings.

"A microclimate can have a significant impact on plant growth."

noun
/ˌfəʊtəʊˈsɪnθɛtɪk ɪˈfɪʃənsi/

The measure of how effectively plants convert light energy into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis, directly affecting plant growth and crop yield.

"Improving photosynthetic efficiency can increase crop yields."

noun
/ˈnjuːtrɪənt dɪˈfɪʃənsi/

A lack of essential nutrients required for healthy plant growth, which can result in poor crop development, reduced yields, and increased susceptibility to diseases.

"Nutrient deficiency in the soil can reduce crop productivity."

noun
/səˈsteɪnəbl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/

Farming practices that meet current food needs while preserving environmental resources and maintaining the ability to produce food for future generations through ecologically sound methods.

"Sustainable agriculture practices protect the environment while ensuring food security."

noun
/ˌtrænsˈpɪəreɪʃən/

The process by which plants lose water through their leaves, which plays a crucial role in plant cooling, nutrient transport, and the water cycle.

"Transpiration plays a key role in the water cycle and plant growth."

noun
/pəˈluːtənts/

Harmful substances that contaminate the environment, including air, water, and soil, potentially causing damage to living organisms and ecosystems.

"Pollutants in the air can have harmful effects on human health."

noun
/ˌəʊvərɪksˌplɔɪˈteɪʃən/

The unsustainable use of natural resources at a rate that exceeds their ability to regenerate, leading to depletion and environmental degradation.

"Overexploitation of natural resources leads to environmental degradation."

noun
/rɪˌdʒuːvəˈneɪʃən/

The process of restoring something to a former better state, especially referring to renewing soil fertility or revitalizing agricultural land through various restoration practices.

"Rejuvenation of soil is necessary for sustainable agriculture."

adjective
/ˈfæl.oʊ/

Describing land that is left unplanted for a period to restore its fertility, allowing soil to recover nutrients and break pest and disease cycles.

"Farmers leave their fields fallow to restore soil fertility."

adjective
/ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/

Capable of being decomposed by natural biological processes, typically by bacteria or other living organisms, without causing harm to the environment.

"Biodegradable materials break down naturally without harming the environment."

noun
/ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

"Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain."

adjective
/ɪnˈvaɪrənmənt ˈfrɛndli/

Designed or produced in a way that causes minimal harm to the environment, often using sustainable materials and processes that reduce ecological impact.

"Environment-friendly products are designed to reduce ecological damage."