Vocabularies

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verb
kəˈlæbəreɪt

To work jointly with others, especially in an intellectual endeavor; cooperate.

"Volunteers often collaborate with local organizations."

noun
ˌʌndərˈprɪvəlɪdʒd ɡruːps

Groups of people who lack basic necessities or advantages that are available to other members of society.

"Underprivileged groups benefit from social initiatives."

noun
ˈtʃælɪndʒ

A call to take part in a contest or competition, especially a demanding or stimulating one; a task or situation that tests someone's abilities.

"Plastic pollution poses a significant challenge to global health."

noun
ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt

Bad or careless management of something.

"Mismanagement of plastic waste worsens pollution."

verb
kənˈsjuːmz

Use up (a resource); eat, drink, or ingest (food or drink).

"An individual consumes around 20 kg of plastic annually."

verb
ˈɪndɪkeɪts

Point out; show; be a sign or symptom of; suggest as a desirable or necessary course of action.

"The rising trend indicates an urgent need for action."

noun
nɪˈsesɪti

The fact of being required or indispensable; an indispensable thing.

"Waste management is a necessity for environmental sustainability."

noun
ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən

The action of making practical and effective use of something.

"Increased plastic utilization calls for better waste management."

noun
ɔːlˈtɜːrnətɪv

(Of one or more things) available as another possibility or choice.

"Finding an alternative to plastic is essential."

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minimize

verb
ˈmɪnɪmaɪz

Reduce (something, especially something unwanted or unpleasant) to the smallest possible amount or degree.

"Efforts should be made to minimize plastic usage."

noun
ˈsɜːrkjələr ɪˈkɒnəmi

An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through reuse, sharing, repair, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.

"Adopting a circular economy can reduce waste."

noun
ɪnˈvestmənt

The action or process of investing money for profit or material result.

"Investment in waste management infrastructure is essential."

noun
ˌɪnfrəˈstrʌktʃərəl dɪˈveləpmənt

The process of building and improving the basic physical and organizational structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

"Infrastructural development is necessary for efficient recycling."

noun
ˈɡloʊbəl ɪˈnɪʃətɪvz

Worldwide efforts or programs aimed at addressing global challenges or achieving common goals.

"Global initiatives inspire better waste management practices."

verb
rɪˈdjuːst

Make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

"Singapore has reduced plastic usage significantly."

noun
ˈprəʊɡres

Forward or onward movement towards a destination or a more advanced state.

"Progress in recycling technologies can tackle pollution."

noun
ˈplænɪŋ

The process of making plans for something; the control of urban development by a local government authority.

"Effective planning ensures better waste management."

noun
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən

The process of putting a decision or plan into effect; execution.

"Proper implementation of policies is crucial."

verb
/rɪˈkʌvər/

To return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength; to regain or save something.

"The world is struggling to recover from the pandemic."

verb
/ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

"Many regions are struggling with economic recovery."

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alarming

adjective
/əˈlɑːrmɪŋ/

Worrying or disturbing; causing concern or fear.

"The unemployment rate among youth is alarming."

verb
/ˈmɪsɪŋ/

Being without or lacking; failing to be present or included.

"Many youths are missing economic opportunities."

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lowest

adjective
/ˈloʊɪst/

Of the smallest amount, extent, or intensity; minimal.

"The unemployment rate is at its lowest in 15 years."

adjective
/ˈmɪnɪməm/

The least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attained, or required.

"This year saw a minimum unemployment rate."