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make a case for sth
to argue that sth is the best thing to do, giving your reasons |
advocate, support, promote, justify, argue for, propose, recommend, back |
She made a case for reducing plastic waste. |
argue in favor of something |
collocations: make a strong case, make a convincing case |
species
group of living organisms sharing common characteristics |
type, kind, sort, class, category, breed, variety, group |
Many endangered species need protection. |
biological group or organism type |
endangered species, native species |
wildlife
animals and plants in their natural environment |
fauna and flora, natural world, animals, biodiversity, nature, ecosystem, living things, environment |
Wildlife tourism helps raise awareness. |
animals in the wild |
protect wildlife, wildlife conservation |
varied
having many different types or forms |
diverse, mixed, assorted, multifaceted, different, various, eclectic, heterogeneous |
She has a varied diet. |
not uniform or consistent |
varied experiences, varied backgrounds |
diet
food and drink regularly consumed |
eating habits, food intake, menu, cuisine, nutrition, dietary pattern, regime, meal plan |
A balanced diet is vital for health. |
pattern of eating behavior |
balanced diet, healthy diet |
supplement
something added to improve or complete |
addition, complement, enhancement, extra, boost, accessory, adjunct, enrichment |
Vitamins supplement our daily diet. |
add to improve effectiveness |
dietary supplement, vitamin supplement |
require
to need something |
need, want, demand, entail, necessitate, call for, depend on, involve |
Most jobs require computer skills. |
to be necessary |
require effort, require permission |
treat
to give medical care to cure |
cure, care for, heal, remedy, medicate, manage, attend to, rehabilitate |
Doctors treated him for a broken leg. |
give therapy or medical aid |
treat a patient, treat an illness |
somewhat
to a small extent |
slightly, moderately, fairly, rather, a bit, to a degree, comparatively, partially |
She was somewhat surprised by the result. |
to a certain degree |
somewhat different, somewhat difficult |
restrict
to limit or control |
limit, prohibit, inhibit, constrain, confine, curb, restrain, regulate |
The school restricts mobile phone use. |
impose a limitation |
restrict access, restrict freedom |
spare
to prevent someone from experiencing something unpleasant |
save, exempt, relieve, avoid, protect, shield, free, excuse |
He was spared from punishment. |
avoid causing something unpleasant |
spare time, spare someone’s feelings |
bully
to intimidate or frighten |
harass, threaten, torment, oppress, persecute, abuse, frighten, pick on |
He was bullied at school. |
use power to intimidate |
bully victim, school bullying |
ostracism
exclusion from a group |
isolation, exclusion, rejection, banishment, avoidance, expulsion, alienation, boycott |
He suffered ostracism from his peers. |
being left out socially |
social ostracism, cultural ostracism |
suffer from
to experience something bad |
undergo, bear, endure, experience, tolerate, withstand, be afflicted by, be troubled by |
Many children suffer from malnutrition. |
to experience hardship |
suffer from stress, suffer a loss |
threat
a possible danger or risk |
danger, menace, hazard, risk, peril, warning, intimidation, insecurity |
Climate change poses a threat to wildlife. |
possible harm or danger |
pose a threat, threat to peace |
predator
an animal that hunts other animals |
hunter, killer, carnivore, beast of prey, raptor, scavenger, stalker, attacker |
Lions are top predators in Africa. |
animal that eats others |
natural predator, top predator |
irritation
a feeling of annoyance |
nuisance, annoyance, frustration, anger, displeasure, exasperation, discomfort, vexation |
The noise was a source of irritation. |
feeling of being bothered |
skin irritation, minor irritation |
parasite
a creature living on another for food |
leech, louse, hanger-on, sponger, flea, mooch, tick, sycophant |
Ticks are common parasites on dogs. |
an organism feeding off another |
parasite infection, host-parasite relationship |
captive
kept in confinement |
imprisoned, caged, trapped, confined, enslaved, incarcerated, bound, detained |
The tiger lived in a captive environment. |
not free, kept under control |
captive animal, held captive |
life expectancy
expected lifespan |
lifespan, longevity, lifetime, duration of life, average age, survival span, life span, age limit |
Life expectancy has increased due to better healthcare. |
how long someone is expected to live |
increase life expectancy, low life expectancy |
counterpart
someone who has the same function as another in a different place |
colleague, peer, equal, equivalent, match, equivalent person, opposite number, partner |
The CEO met her Japanese counterpart. |
a person holding the same position |
foreign counterpart, business counterpart |
starvation
suffering from extreme hunger |
hunger, famine, food shortage, malnutrition, undernourishment, lack of food, deprivation, scarcity |
Starvation caused thousands of deaths. |
extreme hunger and lack of food |
die of starvation, prevent starvation |
jaws
mouth of an animal, esp. dangerous |
mouth, mandibles, muzzle, teeth, opening, snout, bite, trap |
The lion’s jaws crushed the prey. |
mouth of a predator |
jaws of death, snapped jaws |
nasty
unpleasant, dangerous, painful |
horrible, unpleasant, awful, disgusting, dreadful, bad, cruel, fierce |
That was a nasty injury. |
unpleasant or serious |
nasty surprise, nasty experience |
serve
to perform duties or services |
perform, do, fulfill, act, work, assist, function, provide |
She served as a volunteer for 5 years. |
fulfill a duty or role |
serve a purpose, serve in office |
aid
help or support |
help, assist, support, back, encourage, benefit, provide, facilitate |
Foreign aid is crucial for poor countries. |
give assistance |
humanitarian aid, aid package |
conservation
protection of natural resources |
preservation, protection, maintenance, safeguarding, management, care, sustainability, restoration |
Conservation of forests is vital. |
protect from destruction |
wildlife conservation, energy conservation |
colossal
extremely large |
huge, massive, enormous, gigantic, immense, vast, mammoth, titanic |
A colossal amount of money was spent. |
extremely big |
colossal failure, colossal mistake |
extinct
no longer existing |
dead, vanished, inexistent, gone, defunct, lost, exterminated, wiped out |
Dinosaurs became extinct millions of years ago. |
no longer living |
extinct species, become extinct |
threaten
to warn of harm |
intimidate, warn, frighten, endanger, bully, scare, pose a threat, alarm |
Pollution threatens marine life. |
present a risk |
threaten survival, threaten biodiversity |
risk
possibility of danger or harm |
danger, jeopardy, hazard, threat, endanger, chance, uncertainty, exposure |
Smoking increases the risk of cancer. |
potential for harm |
take a risk, risk factor |
extinction
complete disappearance of species |
disappearance, loss, extermination, dying out, death, eradication, vanishing, elimination |
Species extinction is rising. |
total end of existence |
mass extinction, near extinction |
collapse
sudden breakdown |
breakdown, failure, crash, fall, disintegration, ruin, decline, defeat |
The company faced financial collapse. |
sudden fall or failure |
building collapse, economic collapse |
sudden
happening quickly without warning |
unexpected, quick, abrupt, rapid, hasty, immediate, swift, unforeseen |
A sudden noise startled me. |
without preparation |
sudden change, sudden death |
dramatic
striking and impressive |
remarkable, extraordinary, exciting, powerful, sensational, moving, emotional, theatrical |
There was a dramatic rise in prices. |
causing strong impression |
dramatic increase, dramatic effect |
captivity
being kept in confinement |
imprisonment, confinement, bondage, incarceration, restriction, detention, jail, enclosure |
Animals suffer in captivity. |
kept in a cage or prison |
held in captivity, escape captivity |
breed
to reproduce (animals) |
reproduce, procreate, propagate, generate, spawn, multiply, give birth, raise |
Pandas rarely breed in captivity. |
produce offspring |
breed animals, breed success |
reservoir
a supply or store of something |
store, source, reserve, stock, supply, tank, pool, repository |
The brain is a reservoir of knowledge. |
large supply or storage |
water reservoir, reservoir of talent |
population crash
sudden drop in population |
decline, collapse, fall, drop, decrease, plunge, reduction, dip |
The species suffered a population crash. |
dramatic population decline |
experience a population crash |
reintroduce
bring back into use |
restore, reinstate, bring back, revive, reestablish, return, reinitiate, reimplement |
Wolves were reintroduced to the park. |
bring something back again |
reintroduce species, reintroduce a law |
boost
to improve or increase |
increase, raise, enhance, improve, amplify, escalate, stimulate, uplift |
The program boosted student confidence. |
make better or higher |
economic boost, energy boost |
be few and far between
to be rare |
rare, uncommon, unusual, occasional, infrequent, sporadic, exceptional, scarce |
Good jobs are few and far between. |
happen infrequently |
opportunities are few and far between |
prove
show the truth of sth |
demonstrate, confirm, show, validate, verify, justify, establish, substantiate |
The theory was proved wrong. |
show with evidence |
prove effective, prove successful |
initiative
new plan to solve problem |
plan, program, scheme, strategy, idea, proposal, campaign, effort |
The new initiative supports job growth. |
organized action to improve something |
launch an initiative, community initiative |
beyond
further than, apart from |
besides, outside, past, over, above, away from, apart from, other than |
The benefits go beyond money. |
in addition to |
go beyond expectations, beyond control |
documentary
factual film or TV program |
film, movie, feature, biography, factual program, chronicle, account, non-fiction show |
I watched a documentary on climate change. |
factual presentation |
wildlife documentary, documentary series |
detailed
thorough and with many specifics |
comprehensive, complete, full, extensive, precise, in-depth, meticulous, elaborate |
The report was very detailed. |
full of specific information |
detailed explanation, detailed plan |
impressive
having a strong effect |
remarkable, extraordinary, exciting, notable, outstanding, grand, spectacular, impactful |
Her IELTS score was impressive. |
causes admiration |
impressive result, impressive speech |
specimen
a sample for study |
sample, example, case, instance, sample item, illustration, exhibit, prototype |
The lab collected a blood specimen. |
a sample for testing |
specimen collection, specimen analysis |
on display
shown publicly |
on show, exhibited, presented, available to view, on view, exposed, visible, demonstrated |
Fossils are on display at the museum. |
shown for public viewing |
put on display, remain on display |
creature
any living animal |
animal, being, living thing, organism, beast, critter, entity, life form |
Strange sea creatures live deep underwater. |
living organism |
mythical creature, wild creature |
in the flesh
in person, physically present |
in person, personally, face-to-face, live, in real life, directly, actually, bodily |
I saw the actor in the flesh. |
not through media |
meet in the flesh, appear in the flesh |
absorb
to take in and understand |
learn, understand, grasp, take in, comprehend, acquire, soak up, internalize |
He quickly absorbed new knowledge. |
learn or take in |
absorb information, absorb impact |
perspective
a point of view |
viewpoint, outlook, angle, perception, stance, attitude, position, mindset |
From her perspective, the idea was unfair. |
way of thinking about something |
from a different perspective, gain perspective |
appreciation
feeling of gratitude |
thankfulness, gratitude, recognition, gratefulness, acknowledgment, respect, regard, esteem |
She showed appreciation for their support. |
grateful recognition |
show appreciation, deep appreciation |
contribute
to help bring about |
support, aid, impact, participate, donate, assist, invest, provide |
Everyone contributed to the project’s success. |
help achieve something |
contribute to society, contribute ideas |
take place
to happen |
occur, happen, be held, transpire, come about, arise, unfold, emerge |
The event will take place next Friday. |
be scheduled/happen |
take place annually, take place unexpectedly |
communicate
to convey or share information |
reveal, transmit, convey, express, share, inform, articulate, disclose |
They communicated the plan clearly. |
make known |
communicate effectively, communicate ideas |
lacking
not having enough |
absent, missing, deficient, inadequate, wanting, short, scarce, devoid |
His report was lacking in detail. |
without or not enough |
lacking skills, lacking evidence |
sophisticated
complex and advanced |
complicated, advanced, complex, detailed, refined, intricate, clever, high-level |
The software is highly sophisticated. |
advanced or highly developed |
sophisticated system, sophisticated method |
outreach
services for those in need |
support, help, assistance, aid, extension, public service, engagement, community service |
The outreach program helps homeless people. |
public help provided |
outreach work, outreach service |
keeper
person who cares for something |
guard, caretaker, ranger, warden, custodian, protector, handler, watchman |
The zoo keeper feeds the animals. |
person in charge of care |
zookeeper, game keeper |
reverse (reserve)
protected land for nature |
sanctuary, preserve, refuge, park, habitat, enclosure, conservation area, ecosystem |
The wildlife reserve is home to rare animals. |
protected nature area |
wildlife reserve, national reserve |
thereby
as a result |
consequently, thus, hence, accordingly, by that, because of that, so, resulting in |
She studied hard, thereby passing the exam. |
leading to that result |
thereby improving, thereby increasing |
restore
to bring back |
recover, reestablish, revive, return, renovate, fix, bring back, rebuild |
Efforts are being made to restore the forest. |
return to original state |
restore balance, restore power |
ecosystem
community of living things |
environment, bionetwork, ecology, system, biome, natural system, habitat, living community |
Pollution harms the marine ecosystem. |
interdependent environment |
balanced ecosystem, ecosystem service |
react
respond to a situation |
respond, answer, reply, act, behave, counter, deal with, adapt |
How did he react to the news? |
behave as a response |
react quickly, react negatively |
undertake
begin a task or responsibility |
accept, embark on, carry on, take on, attempt, assume, engage in, initiate |
The team undertook the project confidently. |
commit to do something |
undertake research, undertake responsibility |
variable
something that can change |
factor, element, component, aspect, item, feature, characteristic, indicator |
Weather is a key variable in the study. |
changing factor |
independent variable, variable rate |
oestrus cycle
heat cycle in female mammals |
reproductive cycle, heat period, fertility period, mating time, estrous phase, cycle of heat, ovulation cycle, sexual cycle |
During the oestrus cycle, the female is receptive to mating. |
female reproductive phase |
oestrus behavior, oestrus detection |
breeding rate
rate of reproduction |
birth rate, fertility rate, reproduction rate, natality, propagation speed, offspring rate, procreation rate, birth ratio |
The breeding rate of the species is low. |
speed of reproduction |
increase breeding rate |
procedure
a method or series of steps |
method, process, course of action, protocol, system, technique, guideline, operation |
The procedure must be followed strictly. |
organized process |
surgical procedure, legal procedure |
capture
to catch or trap |
arrest, detain, imprison, trap, seize, apprehend, snare, secure |
The poacher was captured by rangers. |
take control of |
capture attention, capture an image |
bolster
to support or improve |
boost, strengthen, enhance, reinforce, support, fortify, back, uphold |
The evidence bolsters her claim. |
make stronger or more effective |
bolster confidence, bolster economy |
dose
measured amount of medicine |
amount, quantity, portion, serving, shot, application, intake, administration |
He took a high dose of antibiotics. |
quantity of drug |
single dose, overdose |
anaesthetic
drug to numb pain |
painkiller, sedative, numbing agent, analgesic, tranquillizer, narcotic, agent, drug |
The doctor used local anaesthetic. |
pain-blocking drug |
under anaesthetic, general anaesthetic |
experience
knowledge from doing something |
knowledge, skill, practice, understanding, expertise, background, exposure, familiarity |
He gained experience in teaching. |
practical understanding |
work experience, life experience |
handle
deal with or control something |
manage, control, treat, deal with, tackle, cope with, supervise, address |
She handled the situation well. |
manage effectively |
handle pressure, handle a problem |
transport
to move something |
move, bring, carry, transfer, deliver, shift, relocate, haul |
Goods were transported by truck. |
move from one place to another |
public transport, transport system |
reduction
a decrease or lowering |
decrease, drop, fall, decline, cut, downsizing, shrinkage, contraction |
There's a reduction in pollution. |
process of decreasing |
price reduction, risk reduction |
conflict
disagreement or clash |
disagreement, dispute, oppose, clash, fight, struggle, tension, confrontation |
The two countries are in conflict. |
serious disagreement |
armed conflict, internal conflict |
base
foundation or starting point |
foundation, root, source, origin, basis, core, starting point, support |
The argument has no scientific base. |
foundation or groundwork |
base of operations, economic base |
habitat
natural living place |
home, territory, environment, locale, region, setting, dwelling, domain |
Forests are the habitat of many species. |
natural home |
animal habitat, habitat destruction |
destruction
act of damaging something |
ruin, damage, devastation, demolition, collapse, wreckage, annihilation, obliteration |
War leads to destruction of cities. |
act of ruining |
massive destruction, environmental destruction |
ongoing
continuing or in progress |
continuing, constant, incomplete, current, continual, continuous, perpetual, proceeding |
The investigation is ongoing. |
still happening |
ongoing project, ongoing research |
global
relating to the whole world |
worldwide, international, universal, planet-wide, all-encompassing, multinational, cosmic, worldwide |
Climate change is a global issue. |
affecting the world |
global warming, global economy |
essential
absolutely necessary |
fundamental, basic, main, principal, vital, crucial, required, indispensable |
Water is essential for life. |
must-have or necessary |
essential part, essential service |
long-term
lasting for a long period |
long-standing, durable, permanent, extended, sustained, chronic, ongoing, prolonged |
We need long-term solutions. |
continuing into the future |
long-term plan, long-term effect |
survival
continuing to live or exist |
existence, persistence, endurance, continuation, staying alive, staying power, life, resilience |
Food is key to human survival. |
ongoing life or existence |
survival skills, survival instinct |
numerous
many in number |
many, various, several, countless, a lot of, diverse, plentiful, abundant |
He made numerous mistakes. |
a large number of |
numerous studies, numerous times |
vital
absolutely necessary |
essential, crucial, critical, indispensable, key, fundamental, needed, imperative |
Sleep is vital to health. |
very important |
vital signs, play a vital role |
in terms of
regarding or relating to |
regarding, as to, in relation to, with respect to, concerning, by means of, as far as, in the context of |
In terms of quality, it's excellent. |
in relation to something |
in terms of cost, in terms of progress |
inform
to give someone facts or news |
tell, notify, update, apprise, advise, brief, alert, announce |
The manager informed us about the changes. |
give someone information |
inform someone of/about sth, informed decision |
assist
to help or support |
help, support, aid, back, facilitate, serve, collaborate, contribute |
He assisted the elderly woman across the street. |
give help to |
assist with, assist in, medical assistance |
accept
to agree or approve |
consent, agree, acknowledge, approve, recognize, comply, undertake, receive |
She accepted the job offer. |
agree to receive or do something |
accept responsibility, accept an invitation |
conscious
aware of and responding to surroundings |
aware, understanding, mindful, alert, awake, attentive, sentient, perceptive |
He was conscious of his mistake. |
aware and deliberate |
environmentally conscious, brand-conscious |