February 13, 2020
ADJECTIVES
Alternative /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/
Ex: Not only fossil fuels pose an environmental hazard but there is also a pressing need to find an alternative energy source that is renewable.
Critical /ˈkrɪtɪkl/
Ex: CO2 plays a critical role in maintaining the balance in the Earth’s atmosphere and the air that we breathe.
Disposable /dɪˈspəʊzəbl/
Ex: Disposable gloves are widely used in medical examinations.
Drastic /ˈdræstɪk/
Ex: The government is threatening to take drastic action.
Eco-friendly /ˈiːkəʊ frendli/
Ex: Many car companies are exploring eco-friendly energy sources.
Efficient /ɪˈfɪʃnt/
Ex: We need to buy appliances that are more energy efficient and limit the amount of time we use them.
Effective /ɪˈfektɪv/
Ex: Long prison sentences can be a very effective deterrent for offenders.
Environmentallly friendly
Ex: Which is the most environmentally friendly way to clean your clothes?
Nuclear /ˈnjuːkliə(r)/
Ex: World War II ushered in the age of nuclear weapons.
Rechargeable /ˌriːˈtʃɑːdʒəbl/
Ex: We need some rechargeable batteries.
Renewable /rɪˈnjuːəbl/
Ex: Not only fossil fuels pose an environmental hazard but there is also a pressing need to find an alternative energy source that is renewable.
Solar /ˈsəʊlə(r)/
Ex: Many countries are exploring alternative energy sources such as solar energy or wind power, which uses large turbines to capture the energy of the wind.
Unleaded (petrol) /ˌʌnˈledɪd/
Ex: It’s wasn’t until 1988 that all new cars manufactured in the UK were required to use unleaded petrol only.
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