AB R4 Unit 2 Input 3 | Quizlet

To adopt (V); adoption (N), adoptive/adoptable (ADJ)

to start to use or accept something new. ( or internalize)

Many companies are now adopting remote working methods.

Consequence (N); consequent (ADJ), consequently (ADV)

the result or effect of an action or decision.

One consequence of climate change is rising sea levels.

Consumption (N); consume (V), consumable (ADJ)

the act of using energy, food, or other resources.

The consumption of electricity has increased significantly.

To contaminate (V); contamination (N)

to make something dirty or harmful by adding something dangerous.

The river was contaminated by industrial waste.

Controversial (ADJ); controversy (N), controversially (ADV)

causing strong disagreement or discussion.

The politician made a controversial statement about immigration.

To curb (V/N);

to control or limit something harmful.

New laws have been introduced to curb air pollution.

To deplete (V); depletion (N)

to reduce the amount of something gradually until it's gone.

Overfishing is depleting the ocean's fish supply.

Drastic (ADJ); drastically (ADV)

very strong and sudden.

The government took drastic measures to stop the spread of the virus.

To erupt (V); eruption (N), eruptive (ADJ)

to explode or burst out suddenly.

The volcano erupted after being dormant for years.

To implement (V); implementation (N), implementable (ADJ)

to put a plan or decision into effect.

The school implemented a new dress code policy.

To induce (V); induced (ADJ)

to cause something to happen.

The medicine may induce drowsiness.

Innovation (N); innovate (V), innovative (ADJ), innovatively (ADV)

a new idea or method that improves something.

The company is known for its technological innovations.

Intervention (N); intervene (V)

getting involved in a situation to improve or change it.

The teacher's intervention prevented a serious conflict.

To mimic (V); mimicry (N)

to copy someone or something's actions or behavior.

Some animals mimic their surroundings to hide from predators.

To release (V); release (N)

to let go or set free.

The factory released harmful gases into the atmosphere.

Renewable (ADJ); renew (V), renewably (ADV)

describes energy that can be replaced naturally.

Solar power is a renewable source of energy.

To reverse (V); reverse (N), reversible (ADJ) X irreversible (ADJ), reversibly (ADV) X irreversibly (ADV)

to change something back to its original state.

They are trying to reverse the damage done to the forest.

To tackle (V);

to deal with a difficult problem.

The government is tackling the issue of youth unemployment.

To trap (V); trapped (ADJ)

to catch or keep something so it cannot escape.

The animal was trapped in a cage.

To trigger (V); trigger (N), triggering/triggered (ADJ)

to cause something to start suddenly.

The loud noise triggered the car alarm.

Ultimately (ADV); ultimate (ADJ)

finally, after everything else.

Ultimately, the decision rests with the manager.

To undergo (V);

to experience something, especially something difficult or unpleasant.

She underwent surgery last year.

Unprecedented (ADJ)

never done or known before.

The pandemic caused an unprecedented global crisis.

Vegetation (N); vegetate (V)

all the plants and trees in an area.

The island is covered with dense tropical vegetation.

Vulnerable (ADJ); vulnerability (N), vulnerably (ADV)

easily hurt or affected physically or emotionally.

Children are especially vulnerable during conflicts.