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ReadingExplorer3 - 7
Unit 7 A & B vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| capacity (N) | the amount of space a container, room etc has to hold things or people |
| steep (adj) | something that slopes at a high angle |
| eliminate (V) | to completely get rid of something that is unnecessary or unwanted |
| substitute (V) | to use something new or different instead of something else |
| equivalent (adj) | having the same value, purpose, job etc as a person or thing of a different kind |
| utilize (V) | to use something for a particular purpose |
| protest (V) | to come together to publicly express disapproval or opposition to something |
| decline (V) | a decrease in the quality, quantity, or importance of something |
| guarantee (V) | to promise to do something or to promise that something will happen |
| dispose of (V) | to get rid of something, especially something that is difficult to get rid of |
| comprehensive (adj) | including all the necessary facts, details, or problems that need to be dealt with |
| regulation (N) | a rule set forth by an authority or agency |
| distribute (V) | to spread evenly throughout an area |
| sustainable (adj) | able to be maintained |
| efficiency )N) | ability to perform well with very little waste |
| unrealistic (adj) | not sensible or practical |
| emissions (N) | pollution released into the air |
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