2A and B Vocabulary
finite
Meaning:
Having a limit or end; not infinite
Example:
The earth’s natural resources are finite and must be used wisely.
Word Forms:
adjective
finite
adverb
finitely
noun
finiteness
promote
Meaning:
To support or encourage the development of something; to advance to a higher position
Example:
The campaign aims to promote awareness of environmental issues.
Word Forms:
verb
promote, promotes, promoting, promoted
noun
promotion, promoter
adjective
promotional
implemented
Meaning:
Put into effect or action; carried out
Example:
The new policy was implemented across all departments last month.
Word Forms:
verb
implement, implements, implementing, implemented
noun
implementation
adjective
implementable
fishery
Meaning:
A place where fish are bred or caught for commercial purposes
Example:
Sustainable management practices have helped protect local fisheries.
Word Forms:
noun
fishery (singular), fisheries (plural)
opportunities
Meaning:
Favorable circumstances or chances for advancement
Example:
The new market created many opportunities for small businesses.
Word Forms:
noun
opportunity (singular), opportunities (plural)
adjective
opportunistic
abundance
Meaning:
A very large quantity; more than sufficient amount
Example:
The region has an abundance of natural resources.
Word Forms:
noun
abundance
adjective
abundant
adverb
abundantly
thrive
Meaning:
To grow, develop, or succeed well; to flourish
Example:
Certain plants thrive in tropical climates.
Word Forms:
verb
thrive, thrives, thriving, thrived
adjective
thriving
fossil fuel
Meaning:
A natural fuel formed from the remains of living organisms
Example:
Many countries are trying to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels.
Word Forms:
noun
fossil fuel (singular), fossil fuels (plural)
diverge
Meaning:
To move or extend in different directions from a common point
Example:
The two roads diverge at the old oak tree.
Word Forms:
verb
diverge, diverges, diverging, diverged
noun
divergence
adjective
divergent
agriculture
Meaning:
The science or practice of farming and cultivating crops and livestock
Example:
Sustainable agriculture practices help protect the environment.
Word Forms:
noun
agriculture
adjective
agricultural
adverb
agriculturally
fundamental
Meaning:
Forming the base or core; serving as an essential component
Example:
Understanding market dynamics is fundamental to business success.
Word Forms:
adjective
fundamental
noun
fundamentals
adverb
fundamentally
expand
Meaning:
To become or make larger in size, scope, or volume
Example:
The company plans to expand its operations to international markets.
Word Forms:
verb
expand, expands, expanding, expanded
noun
expansion
adjective
expandable, expansive
infrastructure
Meaning:
The basic physical and organizational structures needed for operation
Example:
The city is investing heavily in its digital infrastructure.
Word Forms:
noun
infrastructure
adjective
infrastructural
tangible
Meaning:
Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real
Example:
The project delivered tangible benefits to the community.
Word Forms:
adjective
tangible
noun
tangibility
adverb
tangibly
boost
Meaning:
To help or encourage to increase or improve
Example:
The new policy helped boost economic growth.
Word Forms:
verb
boost, boosts, boosting, boosted
noun
boost
foster
Meaning:
To encourage or promote the development of something
Example:
The program aims to foster innovation in small businesses.
Word Forms:
verb
foster, fosters, fostering, fostered
adjective
fostered
flourish
Meaning:
To grow or develop successfully; to thrive
Example:
Local businesses began to flourish under the new economic policies.
Word Forms:
verb
flourish, flourishes, flourishing, flourished
adjective
flourishing
commodity
Meaning:
A raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold
Example:
Oil is one of the world’s most important commodities.
Word Forms:
noun
commodity (singular), commodities (plural)
adjective
commodified
enterprises
Meaning:
Business organizations or companies; commercial ventures
Example:
Small and medium enterprises are vital to the economy.
Word Forms:
noun
enterprise (singular), enterprises (plural)
adjective
enterprising
contribute
Meaning:
To give or add something to help a cause or purpose
Example:
Everyone must contribute to reduce environmental pollution.
Word Forms:
verb
contribute, contributes, contributing, contributed
noun
contribution, contributor
adjective
contributory
opt for
Meaning:
To choose or decide to take a particular course of action
Example:
Many farmers opt for drought-resistant crops in dry regions.
Word Forms:
verb phrase
opt for, opts for, opting for, opted for
related noun
option
instead of
Meaning:
As a substitute or alternative to; in place of
Example:
They used drip irrigation instead of traditional sprinkler systems.
Usage:
Preposition phrase used to show replacement or alternative
hinder
Meaning:
To make it difficult for something to develop or succeed; to impede
Example:
Lack of rainfall can hinder crop growth.
Word Forms:
verb
hinder, hinders, hindering, hindered
noun
hindrance
scarcity
Meaning:
The state of being insufficient or in short supply
Example:
Water scarcity is a major problem in many regions.
Word Forms:
noun
scarcity
adjective
scarce
adverb
scarcely
droughts
Meaning:
Prolonged periods of abnormally low rainfall
Example:
Severe droughts have affected agricultural production in the region.
Word Forms:
noun
drought (singular), droughts (plural)
shortage
Meaning:
A state or situation in which something needed cannot be obtained in sufficient amounts
Example:
The country is experiencing a severe water shortage.
Word Forms:
noun
shortage (singular), shortages (plural)
crops
Meaning:
Plants grown for food, fiber, or other uses
Example:
Farmers planted drought-resistant crops to ensure better yields.
Word Forms:
noun
crop (singular), crops (plural)
implemented
Meaning:
Put into effect or action; carried out
Example:
The government implemented new water conservation policies.
Word Forms:
verb
implement, implements, implementing, implemented
noun
implementation
adopt
Meaning:
To take up or start using something new
Example:
Many farmers have decided to adopt new irrigation techniques.
Word Forms:
verb
adopt, adopts, adopting, adopted
noun
adoption
adjective
adoptive
drip
Meaning:
To fall or let fall in drops; a system of irrigation that saves water by allowing water to drip slowly to the roots of plants
Example:
The farm uses drip irrigation to conserve water.
Word Forms:
verb
drip, drips, dripping, dripped
noun
drip
domestically
Meaning:
Within one’s own country; in relation to home or family matters
Example:
The products are produced domestically, reducing transportation costs.
Word Forms:
adverb
domestically
adjective
domestic
paid off
Meaning:
To yield good results; to prove worthwhile or successful
Example:
Their investment in water-saving technology has really paid off.
Word Forms:
phrasal verb
pay off, pays off, paying off, paid off
desalination
Meaning:
The process of removing salt from seawater to make it suitable for drinking or irrigation
Example:
The coastal city built a desalination plant to secure its water supply.
Word Forms:
noun
desalination
verb
desalinate
aquatic
Meaning:
Living or growing in or near water
Example:
The study focuses on various aquatic species in the lake ecosystem.
Word Forms:
adjective
aquatic
aquaculture
Meaning:
The farming of fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants
Example:
Aquaculture has become an important source of seafood production.
Word Forms:
noun
aquaculture
adjective
aquacultural
contrived
Meaning:
Created or arranged in a way that seems artificial, forced, or not natural
Example:
The solution seemed contrived and failed to address the real issues.
Word Forms:
verb
contrive, contrives, contriving, contrived
noun
contrivance
account for
Meaning:
To explain or give reasons for; to make up a specific amount or proportion
Example:
Agriculture accounts for 70% of global water consumption.
Word Forms:
phrasal verb
account for, accounts for, accounting for, accounted for
sophisticated
Meaning:
Advanced, complex, or refined; developed to a high degree of complexity
Example:
The project uses sophisticated technology to monitor water quality.
Word Forms:
adjective
sophisticated
noun
sophistication
vital
Meaning:
Absolutely necessary or important; essential for life
Example:
Clean water is vital for human survival.
Word Forms:
adjective
vital
noun
vitality
adverb
vitally
detected
Meaning:
Discovered or identified the presence of something
Example:
The sensors detected high levels of pollution in the water.
Word Forms:
verb
detect, detects, detecting, detected
noun
detection, detector
adjective
detectable
consider
Meaning:
To think about carefully; to take into account
Example:
Scientists must consider many factors when studying ecosystems.
Word Forms:
verb
consider, considers, considering, considered
noun
consideration
adjective
considerable
engage
Meaning:
To participate or become involved in; to occupy attention
Example:
Local communities engage in conservation efforts to protect marine life.
Word Forms:
verb
engage, engages, engaging, engaged
noun
engagement
adjective
engaging
contributed
Meaning:
Helped to cause or bring about; gave something to help achieve a goal
Example:
Industrial pollution has contributed significantly to water quality problems.
Word Forms:
verb
contribute, contributes, contributing, contributed
noun
contribution, contributor
adjective
contributory
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