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ˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən
noun
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The action of making practical and effective use of something.
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The efficient utilization of resources is key to success.
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usage, application, deployment
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waste, misuse, inefficiency
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ˌkæpɪtəlaɪˈzeɪʃən
noun
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The provision of capital for a company or the total value of a company's shares.
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The company's capitalization grew rapidly after the merger.
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investment, funding, financial growth
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devaluation, diminution, decline
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wʊd
noun
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The hard fibrous material that forms the main substance of the trunk or branches of a tree.
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The furniture is made from high-quality wood .
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timber, lumber, wood material
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ˈmɛdɪsɪn
noun
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A compound or preparation used for the treatment or prevention of disease.
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Modern medicine has made great strides in treating diseases.
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medication, treatment, cure
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poison, toxin, harmful substance
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ˈiːkəʊˈtʊəˌrɪzəm
noun
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Tourism directed toward exotic, often threatened, natural environments.
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Eco-tourism promotes environmental conservation through travel.
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green tourism, sustainable travel, nature-based tourism
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mass tourism, over-tourism, destructive tourism
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ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti
noun
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The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
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Protecting biodiversity is crucial for maintaining ecosystems.
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variety, diversity, biological diversity
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homogeneity, uniformity, similarity
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rɔː mətɪˈrɪəlz
noun
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The basic material from which a product is made.
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The factory imports raw materials for production.
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resources, unprocessed goods, natural resources
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finished goods, manufactured products, processed materials
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ɪˈkɒnəmi
noun
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The wealth and resources of a country or region.
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The global economy is recovering after the pandemic.
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market, financial system, trade system
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poverty, recession, depression
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ˌɛksplɔɪˈteɪʃən
noun
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The action of making use of and benefiting from resources.
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The exploitation of workers for low wages is a serious issue.
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abuse, misuse, manipulation
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protection, conservation, preservation
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ˌɛkstərˈnælɪtiz
noun
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A side effect or consequence of an industrial or commercial activity.
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Pollution is a negative externality of industrialization.
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side effects, consequences, impacts
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internalities, benefits, advantages
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ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl
adjective
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Relating to ecology or the environment.
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Deforestation threatens the ecological balance of the planet.
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environmental balance, ecological equilibrium, ecosystem stability
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ecological imbalance, disruption, degradation
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səsˌteɪnəˈbɪləti
noun
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The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.
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Sustainability is important for the long-term health of our planet.
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durability, viability, endurance
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unsustainability, depletion, exhaustion
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ˌriːfɔːrɪˈsteɪʃən
noun
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The process of replanting an area with trees.
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Reforestation helps combat climate change by absorbing carbon.
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replanting, forest restoration, afforestation
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deforestation, desertification, land degradation
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ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən
noun
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The action of conserving something, in particular.
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Conservation of wildlife is essential for maintaining biodiversity.
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preservation, protection, maintenance
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destruction, depletion, waste
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sɪˈkwɛstər
verb
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The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.
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isolate, seclude, segregate
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ˈkɑːbən
noun
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The chemical element of atomic number 6.
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Carbon is essential for life on Earth.
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rɪˈzɪlɪəns
noun
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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.
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Resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity.
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toughness, endurance, flexibility
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fragility, weakness, vulnerability
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ˌmɒnɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən
noun
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The process of converting or establishing something as legal tender.
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The company focused on the monetization of its online platform.
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profitability, revenue generation, capitalization
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ɪnˈdaʊmənt
noun
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An income or form of property given or bequeathed to someone.
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The university received a large endowment for research.
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donation, grant, contribution
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withdrawal, deprivation, subtraction
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ˌvæljuˈeɪʃən
noun
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An estimation of the worth of something.
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The valuation of the property was much higher than expected.
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appraisal, assessment, evaluation
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devaluation, depreciation, decline
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ˈiːkəʊˌsɪstəm
noun
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A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
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Protecting ecosystems is crucial for maintaining biodiversity.
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environment, habitat, biome
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desert, barren land, lifeless
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