IELTS Renewable Energy Vocabulary Drills
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Key terms to discuss renewable energy concepts effectively in IELTS tasks.
Band 7+ Word Groups
| Word | Definition | Example Sentence | Collocation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harness (v) | To control and use natural resources | Nations must harness wind power efficiently. | harness wind energy |
| Photovoltaic (adj) | Relating to the conversion of light into electricity | The farm installed photovoltaic panels on every roof. | photovoltaic panels |
| Mitigate (v) | To make less severe or less harmful | Policies should mitigate the impact of emissions. | mitigate environmental impact |
| Deplete (v) | To reduce the amount of something | Excessive drilling can deplete groundwater reserves. | deplete natural resources |
| Infrastructure (n) | The basic physical systems of a region | Developing infrastructure supports renewable projects. | infrastructure development |
| Emission (n) | The act of releasing substances, especially gases | Reducing carbon emissions is crucial for sustainability. | carbon emissions |
Common Mistakes
- Using 'use' instead of 'harness' for formal contexts
- Confusing 'reduce' with 'mitigate' in environmental discussions
- Saying 'build energy systems' instead of 'develop infrastructure'
Practice Question
Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Governments should ____ the carbon footprints of industries to address climate change.
A) use B) reduce C) mitigate D) lower
Show Answer
Answer: C) mitigate
Explanation: 'Mitigate' conveys a formal, academic sense of lessening the severity of emissions.
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