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/rɪˈzɪljənt/·adjective
stays strong or recovers after difficulty
The plant was resilient through the storm.
/rɪˈlʌktənt/·adjective
not willing to do something
He was reluctant to jump into the cold water.
/dɪˈtɪriəˌreɪt/·verb
become worse over time
The building began to deteriorate over time.
/əˈdæpt/·verb
change to suit new conditions
The hiker adapted to the colder conditions.
/əˈbʌndənt/·adjective
available in very large amounts
The orchard produced abundant fruit this year.
/skɛrs/·adjective
available only in small amounts
Fresh water is scarce during the dry season.
/ˈfrædʒl/·adjective
easily broken or damaged
The fragile egg had to be handled carefully.
/kənˈsərv/·verb
protect something and avoid wasting it
She turned off the tap to conserve water.
/ɪkˈspænd/·verb
become larger or make something larger
The hot-air balloon expanded as it filled with air.
/əˈkjumjəˌleɪt/·verb
collect or increase over time
Snow accumulated on the bicycle overnight.
/ˈaɪsəˌleɪt/·verb
separate someone or something from others
The empty field isolated her from the group.
/koʊˈɑpəˌreɪt/·verb
work together towards the same goal
The hikers cooperated to move the fallen tree.
/əbˈzərv/·verb
watch something carefully
Scientists observed the birds for several weeks.
/ɪˈmərdʒ/·verb
come out or become visible
The butterfly emerged from its chrysalis.
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/·verb
make something dirty or unsafe
Waste from the pipe contaminated the stream.
/ˈmaɪɡreɪt/·verb
move to a new place or region
Many birds migrate south for the winter.
/ˈɪnəˌveɪt/·verb
introduce new ideas or methods
The engineer innovated by creating a solar water purifier.
/ˈɑbstɪkl/·noun
something that blocks progress
The fallen tree was an obstacle on the path.
/ˈhæzərdəs/·adjective
likely to cause harm or danger
The leaking chemical was hazardous to workers.
/səˈsteɪnəbl/·adjective
able to continue without harming the environment
Solar power offers a sustainable source of energy.
/daɪˈvərs/·adjective
including many different types
The coral reef supports diverse forms of life.
/ˈtɛmpəˌrɛri/·adjective
lasting for only a short time
The bridge is only a temporary solution.
/ɪˈroʊd/·verb
gradually wear away
Waves slowly eroded the base of the cliff.
/ˌoʊvərˈwɛlmd/·adjective
unable to cope because there is too much
She felt overwhelmed by all the unfinished work.