Wildlife conservation

designate (v)

The manager designated him as the team leader.

game reserve (n)

We visited a game reserve in South Africa to see wild animals.

preservative (n)

This food contains no artificial preservatives.

alarming (adj)

The rise in crime is an alarming trend.

urgent (adj)

She left the meeting because of an urgent phone call.

exotic (adj)

We tasted some exotic fruits in Thailand.

boost (v)

Exercise can boost your energy levels.

last-ditch (adj)

He made a last-ditch effort to save his marriage.

reflect (v)

The mirror reflects her image clearly.

revise (v)

You should revise your essay before submitting it.

refer (v)

Please refer to the instructions before starting.

project (v)

They project the population will double by 2050.

attribute (v)

She attributes her success to hard work.

jeopardise (v)

His actions could jeopardise the entire mission.

compound (v)

The pain was compounded by the lack of medical help.

diminish (v)

The drug's effects gradually diminish over time.

peel (v)

She peeled the apple before eating it.

poach (v)

The park rangers caught them poaching elephants.

pry (v)

Stop prying into my personal life!

tusk (n)

The elephant’s tusk was very large and curved.

boycott (v)

Many countries decided to boycott the event.

provoke (v)

His rude comments provoked a strong reaction.

collapse (v)

The building collapsed after the earthquake.

measurement (n)

Accurate measurement is essential in science experiments.

insight (n)

Her book gives deep insight into modern society.

glimpse (n)

I caught a glimpse of her before she disappeared into the crowd.

glance (n)

He gave me a quick glance and walked away.

inhibit (v)

Fear can inhibit a child’s learning.

obstruct (v)

The fallen tree obstructed the road.

imperil (v)

His reckless driving imperils everyone on the road.

negligible (adj)

The cost is negligible compared to the benefits.

susceptible (adj)

Children are more susceptible to colds.

conducive (adj)

A quiet room is conducive to studying.

integral (adj)

She is an integral part of our team.

disinterested (adj)

A disinterested judge ensures a fair trial.

unworthy (adj)

He felt unworthy of their kindness.

decisive (adj)

She played a decisive role in the negotiations.

vulnerable (adj)

Small animals are vulnerable to predators.

misinterpret (v)

Don't misinterpret my silence as anger.

misuse (v)

He was fired for misusing company funds.

displace (v)

The war displaced thousands of people from their homes.

dispatch (v)

The company quickly dispatched a technician to fix the issue.

disobey (v)

Children who disobey rules may face consequences.

accelerate (v)

The car accelerated smoothly onto the highway.

revitalise (v)

The new project aims to revitalise the city center.

enact (v)

The government enacted new environmental laws.

persistent (adj)

She was persistent in asking for help until she got it.

reproduction (n)

Reproduction in animals is essential for species survival.

disfigure (v)

The fire disfigured his face permanently.

wetland (n)

Wetlands are important habitats for many species.

replenish (v)

Please replenish the printer paper when it runs out.

inundate (v)

The coastal town was inundated by the flood.

deplete (v)

Overfishing has depleted the ocean's fish stocks.

desperate (adj)

He was desperate to find a job before winter.

plight (n)

The documentary highlights the plight of refugees.

incident (n)

There was a minor incident at the factory today.

plunge (v)

The car plunged into the river.

harbour (v)

He harboured doubts about their intentions.

nurture (v)

Parents should nurture their children’s creativity.

interception (n)

The interception of the pass changed the game.

interference (n)

He resented the constant interference in his work.

intervention (n)

The doctor’s quick intervention saved her life.

aggravate (v)

Scratching the rash will only aggravate it.

incompatible (adj)

Their views are completely incompatible.

inconsequential (adj)

His mistake was minor and inconsequential.

impressionable (adj)

Young children are very impressionable.

alleviate (v)

This medicine helps alleviate the pain.

exacerbate (v)

His comments only exacerbated the situation.

surmount (v)

She managed to surmount all the obstacles in her path.

relieve (v)

The medication helped relieve his headache.

call for sb/sth

The situation calls for immediate action.

be subject to sth

Prices are subject to change without notice.

be on the brink of sth

The company was on the brink of bankruptcy.

be at risk

Patients with heart disease are at risk of complications.

mistake sth for sth

I mistook her friendliness for romantic interest.

be blamed for sth

He was blamed for the accident.

have difficulty doing sth

She has difficulty understanding spoken English.

pose a threat to sb/sth

Climate change poses a threat to polar bears.