Barron's essential words for Ielts - Unit 1 : The natural word

Word/Phrase

Word Form

Meaning (EN)

aquatic

adjective

living in the water

array

noun

a large number, a collection

defense

noun

protection

deforestation

noun

the removal of all trees from a large area

environment

noun

the natural world

erosion

noun

loss of soil from action of water or wind

extend

verb

to reach past, get bigger

fell

verb

to cut down

habitat

noun

the natural area where a plant or animal lives

impact

noun

a strong effect

inhibit

verb

to prevent, slow down

intercept

verb

to catch

logging

noun

the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes

myriad

adjective

many, numerous

nutrient

noun

food

pollution

noun

damage to air, water, etc.

stabilize

verb

to keep from changing, maintain

terrestrial

adjective

living on the land

vanish

verb

to disappear

vegetation

noun

plants