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Deepen your understanding of key environmental terms to boost your IELTS writing and speaking scores.
Band 7+ Word Groups
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| mitigate (v) | make less severe or serious | Policies were introduced to mitigate the effects of climate change. | mitigate risk |
| detrimental (adj) | causing harm or damage | Air pollution has detrimental impacts on public health. | detrimental effects |
| sustainable (adj) | able to be maintained without depleting resources | Sustainable agriculture protects soil fertility for future generations. | sustainable development |
| degradation (n) | decline to a worse condition | Rapid urbanization contributes to environmental degradation. | environmental degradation |
| emission (n) | the act of releasing something, especially gas | Governments are setting targets to reduce carbon emissions. | carbon emissions |
| resilience (n) | capacity to recover quickly from difficulties | Coastal communities build resilience against rising sea levels. | ecosystem resilience |
Common Mistakes
- Using "reduce" instead of the more precise "mitigate" in formal contexts
- Confusing "harmful" with "detrimental" without recognizing nuance
- Omitting collocations like "carbon emissions" in writing tasks
Practice Question
Which word best completes the sentence?
Increasing renewable energy sources can help _____ carbon emissions and slow global warming.
A) reduce B) mitigate C) eliminate D) prevent
Show Answer
Answer: B) mitigate
Explanation: "Mitigate" specifically implies making emissions less severe rather than simply reducing or eliminating them.
Key Takeaways
- Use precise environmental terms to enhance clarity and academic tone
- Practice context usage with Practice environment vocabulary with Lingo Copilot
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