UNIT 1 GLOSSARY


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A

Algea /ˈælɡiː/


very simple plants, such as seaweed, that have no real leaves, stems or roots, and that grow in or near water

Entry link: Algea /ˈælɡiː/

Anthropocene /ˈanθrəpəˌsiːn/



The current geological age, viewed as the period during which human activity has been the dominant influence on climate and the environment.

Entry link: Anthropocene /ˈanθrəpəˌsiːn/

Avert + /əˈvɜːrt/

Turn away or aside

Example: She averted her eyes from the terrible scene in front of her.

Collocation: avert something ; 

​                      avert your eyes/gaze/face (from something) 

Avert


Entry link: Avert + /əˈvɜːrt/

C

Chord - /kɔːd/

- A combination of three or more notes that blend harmoniously.

- Strike a chord (with somebody).

- The speaker had obviously struck a chord with his audience.


Entry link: Chord - /kɔːd/

D

Decipher : /dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/

decipher something to succeed in finding the meaning of something that is difficult to read or understand

Verb

Ex: She watched the girl’s expression closely, trying to decipher her meaning.




Entry link: Decipher : /dɪˈsaɪfə(r)/

deplete + /di'pli:t/

word definition: use up, as resources or materials

collocation: to deplete something

example: If we continue to deplete the earth's natural resources, we will cause seriousdamage to the environment.


Entry link: deplete + /di'pli:t/

Discernible /dɪˈsɜːnəbl/

Definition: that can be recognized or understood

Ex: there is often no discernible difference between rival brands




Entry link: Discernible /dɪˈsɜːnəbl/

E

Eliminate | ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt |

Word definition : end, take out, or do away with

Ex: The company also said it woud eliminate features on children's videos, like comments and notifications, that involved the use of personal dataTake out

Entry link: Eliminate | ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt |

Epoch ['i:pɔk]

•a period marked by distinctive character 

•non available of collocation 

•the death of the emperor marked the end of an epoch in the country’s history 

Entry link: Epoch ['i:pɔk]

equivalent - /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

. Definition: equal in value, amount, meaning, importance, etc.

. Collocation: equivalent to something

. Example: Eight kilometres is roughly equivalent to five miles.


Entry link: equivalent - /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Erode /i'roud/

Word definition: remove soil or rock

Collocation: erode (something) away 

Example: The rock has eroded away overtime

Image definition: 


Entry link: Erode /i'roud/

P

Prairie + /ˈpreəri/

- Word definition: a treeless grassy plain.

- Example: The North American prairie was once the world’s largest grassland.

Prairie

Entry link: Prairie +  /ˈpreəri/

R

Reef /ri:f/

Definition : a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the water's surface 

Collocation : to take in a reef

Example: It was meant to restore dying reef near the island

Reef

Entry link: Reef /ri:f/

S

Sediment (ˈsedɪmənt)

The solid material that settles at the bottom of the liquid

Ex: under the sea, there are mud, sand, stones,... They are called sediment. Shell, crab, shrimp often lives under sediment and eat seaweed there.


Entry link: Sediment (ˈsedɪmənt)

Seep /siːp/

To flow slowly and in small quantities through something or into something.

Example: Coffee seeped through the filter bag.


Entry link: Seep /siːp/