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The Truth about Envi
Cam 5: The truth about Environment
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| restrict | to limit or control the size, amount, or range of sth |
| abundant | sth that is abundant exists or is available in large quantities so that there is more than enough OPP: scarce |
| pessimistic | OPP: optimistic expecting that bad things will happen in the future or that sth will have a bad result |
| nevertheless | SYN: nonetheless in spite of a fact that you have just mentioned |
| degree of scepticism | an attitude of doubting that particular claims or statements are true or that sth will happen |
| the endless rise in the amount of sth | |
| run out of places | |
| dispose of sth | to get rid of sth, especially sth that is difficult to get rid of (formal) to deal with sth such as a problem or question successfully to defeat an opponent |
| one form of pollution - the release of greenhouse gases that causes global warming - does appear to be a phenomenon that is going to extend well into our future | |
| pressing (adj) | needing to be discussed or dealt with very soon SYN: urgent |