CEFR Level
Relating to or involving gases (especially air) in equilibrium and the equilibrium of balloons or aircraft under the influence of such gases.
"Aerostatic designs ensure stability at high altitudes."
The branch of physics that deals with the equilibrium of air and gases and the forces acting on bodies in them.
"Aerostatics is essential for understanding how balloons float."
an unnatural behavior or speech intended to impress others
"Her British accent was just an affectation to sound sophisticated."
To collect or form into a mass or group.
"The dust particles began to agglomerate into larger clusters."
A mass or collection of things, sometimes clustered together.
"The city is an agglomeration of diverse cultures and communities."
The process of land being built up by sediment deposition.
"Aggradation helps in the natural expansion of riverbanks."
To increase the power, wealth, or importance of a person or entity.
"The politician tried to aggrandize himself through exaggerated claims."
The study of ecological processes applied to agricultural production systems.
"Agroecology promotes environmentally friendly farming methods."
An ecological system centered on agricultural activities and processes.
"A healthy agroecosystem improves soil fertility."
A land use management system in which trees or shrubs are grown around or among crops or pastureland.
"Agroforestry improves soil quality and crop yield."
A scientist who studies soil management and crop production.
"The agronomist suggested new methods to improve rice yields."
A military officer acting as a confidential assistant to a senior officer.
"The general was accompanied by his aide-de-camp during the ceremony."
The office, position, or dignity of an alderman.
"He was honored with aldermanship after years of service."
relating to nourishment or the organs of digestion
"The doctor explained the role of the alimentary canal in digestion."
A British law passed in 1863 to regulate the emission of hydrochloric acid gas from alkali works, representing one of the first pieces of environmental legislation.
"The Alkali Act of 1863 was one of the first environmental laws."
to repeat the same consonant sound at the beginning of words in a phrase or sentence
"The poet often alliterates words to create rhythm."