IELTS Technical Vocabulary Drill Session: Renewable Energy Terms

Renewable Energy Vocabulary

Band 7+ Word Groups

Word	Definition	Example Sentence	Common Collocation
harness (v)	to utilize energy sources effectively	Engineers harness solar power to run the facility	harness energy
depletion (n)	reduction or exhaustion of a resource	Resource depletion threatens biodiversity	depletion of resources
mitigate (v)	to make less severe or harsh	Governments implement policies to mitigate emissions	mitigate climate change
ubiquitous (adj)	present or existing everywhere	Solar panels have become ubiquitous in urban areas	ubiquitous presence
intermittent (adj)	occurring at irregular intervals	Wind energy can be intermittent without proper storage	intermittent supply
feasible (adj)	possible and practical to do easily	Experts assessed whether the project was economically feasible	technically feasible

Common Mistakes

Confusing 'use' with harness in formal contexts
Using 'reduce' instead of mitigate when discussing policies
Treating ubiquitous as 'common' without emphasis on omnipresence

Practice Question

Choose the best word to complete the sentence:

“In order to ___ greenhouse gas emissions, nations are investing heavily in solar and wind farms.”

A) use B) harness C) mitigate D) deplete

Show Answer

Answer: C) mitigate
Explanation: 'Mitigate' formalizes the act of reducing or alleviating emissions in a policy context.

Key Takeaways

Adopt precise technical terms for clarity in writing
Avoid common verb mix-ups (use vs. harness; reduce vs. mitigate)
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